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Cruden supplies Panthera software to Base Performance Simulators

COLOGNE – Base Performance Simulators (BPS) and Cruden have announced a supply agreement, at the Professional Motorsport World Expo, that will see BPS convert to Cruden’s Panthera simulator software suite from early 2017. The single-seater and GT simulators that are available to hire at BPS’s Banbury, UK, facility will run on Panthera, as will simulators built for the company’s individual and race team customers around the world. Cruden launched the Panthera software suite as a stand-alone, open architecture simulator software suite for users of any desktop, static or motion simulator.

Cruden to host ‘live’ simulator workshop with F1 simulator driver Nick Yelolly and Van Amersfoort Racing

At the Professional Motorsport World Expo 2016, motorsport engineers are invited to join live tuning sessions using different vehicle models with a Cruden simulator and Panthera simulator software. COLOGNE – Cruden is joining forces with Van Amersfoort Racing to put on a live simulator working session on the first two days of the Professional Motorsport World Expo 2016 (November 9-11; Koelnmesse; stand 2084). Engineers can turn up to the Cruden stand and witness Sahara Force India Formula 1 simulator driver, Nick Yelolly, and Van Amersfoort Racing’s race engineers Rik Vernooij and Peter

First-of-its kind motorbike simulator, with head-mounted display and real handling characteristics, to be launched at IAAPA Attractions Expo

Cesys – the new name for Cruden in the attractions industry – will reveal its new, virtual reality motorbike simulator experience on booth #2065. Cruden will launch its new Cesys entertainment systems division to the global attractions industry at the IAAPA Attractions Expo with the unveiling of a new motorbike simulator. The motorbike is a completely new, interactive, motion simulator concept that will see two riders pitched head to head on real Yamaha R6 machines, using the latest virtual reality. (VR) Unlike other “gaming” or arcade-style motorbike simulators on the market, the

Latest research achieves “zero simulator-induced latency” on a driving simulator

Study using automotive OEM and Formula 3 driving simulators shows how prediction algorithms can be applied to synchronize and minimize latency, leading to a more accurate driving experience. PARIS – Cruden has shared details of its latest breakthrough research on how to minimize latency when using a driving simulator, together with Audi AG and the University of Stuttgart, at the Driving Simulation Conference (DSC) in Paris (September 7-9, 2016).  Cruden’s researchers achieved “zero simulator-induced latency” through the use of predictive algorithms that synchronize and reduce latency.

New, multi-function simulator design addresses ADAS, AV and HMI simulator hardware needs

Cruden’s newly designed top frame provides a flexible “blank slate” for automotive engineers to design their own driver interface structure and quickly switch hardware according to their testing needs.Cruden, the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and integrator of professional open architecture driving simulators has redesigned its simulator top frame to allow automotive engineers to design and modify their own driver interface structure and make hardware changes themselves. This is in response to evolving applications for driving simulators where there are rapidly changing

Cruden to offer complimentary version of its open architecture Panthera simulator software

Panthera Free to be made available to all and can be run on a single desktop computer with most vehicle models Cruden, the simulator and simulator software manufacturer, will make a no-cost version of its Panthera simulator software suite available to automotive and motorsport engineers and students, freeing them from workplace and university license restrictions. Users will be able to run simulations, modify and expand vehicle models, add interfaces to hardware and use custom cars and tracks. Panthera Free uses the same same open physics integration technology and state-of-the-art

Motorsport simulator experts to demonstrate simulation software, vehicle model integration and content

Motorsport simulator experts to demonstrate simulation software, vehicle model integration and content  Visitors to Professional Motorsport World Expo 2015 are invited to meet Cruden’s vehicle dynamicists and software developers for hands-on demonstrations of the latest simulator software for motorsport (November 11-13; Cologne; stand 6050). This includes Cruden’s flexible, in-house developed motorsport vehicle model (CVSM); details of how simulation engineers can seamlessly integrate their own vehicle models with, and customize the motion of, a Cruden simulator; and information on

Costa Cruises selects Cruden race car simulator

New Costa Diadema flagship, christened on November 7th, features a Cruden Hexatech Full Formula Style simulatorPassengers on board Costa Cruises’ new flagship, the Costa Diadema, will be able to enjoy a high end motorsport experience, thanks to a Cruden Hexathrill Full Formula Style race car simulator. The 132,500-ton, 4,947-passenger ship, nicknamed "Regina del Mediterraneo" (Queen of the Mediterranean) was christened at a ceremony in Genoa, Italy, on November 7th. The simulator is the same equipment used by professional race car drivers to improve their skills, and is part of the ship’

New simulator motion-cueing architecture gives race teams more freedom

Additional side-slip angle and dynamic varying yaw pole cues that improve simulator realism; Cruden professional simulator can be sampled at the Professional Motorsport World Expo 2014.Cruden, an exhibitor at the Professional Motorsport World Expo 2014 (November 13th -15th; Cologne, Germany; stand 5156), has developed a new approach to motion-cueing that combines vehicle side-slip angle and dynamic varying yaw pole. Following the introduction last year of enhancements to the company’s ePhyse external physics package, which allowed new levels of motion-cueing customization on its

China’s first high tech racing simulator centre opens in country’s third largest city

The Huan Teng Technology members-only attraction in Guangzhou is the first attraction of its kind in China; affluent Formula 1 fans can enjoy the most advanced simulator technology.BEIJING – Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, has supplied China’s first ever simulator centre using professional simulators. The 5000 m2 Huan Teng Technology (or D2L in English) center in Guangzhou opened in June and features eight Cruden Hexatech Formula Style race car simulators linked together. The high end private members’ club offers a Formula 1 racing attraction in

Cruden to demonstrate new architecture for creative simulator motion-cueing

Additional side-slip angle and dynamic varying yaw pole cues improve realism for vehicle dynamics engineers and can be sampled at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2014AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – Cruden will present a new approach to motion-cueing, combining vehicle side-slip angle and dynamic varying yaw pole, when it exhibits at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2014, next month (June 24th-26th; Messe Stuttgart, Germany; stand 1169). Following the introduction last year of enhancements to the company’s ePhyse external physics package, which allowed new levels of motion-cueing

Cruden manufactures its 100th simulator

Simulator no. 100 is a formula style tub on 6-DOF system, popular with race teams and simulator centers. AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – Cruden, the Amsterdam-based designer and manufacturer of professional motion-based simulators, simulator software, components and track/road and car models produced its no. 100 simulator this week. The company’s employees marked the occasion with champagne and a special livery on the race car body of the centennial simulator, a Hexatech Formula Style that will soon be shipped to a trade show in China. Cruden, founded in 2006, originated from Fokker

Tire modelling guru Professor Pacejka pays a visit to Cruden

Legendary academic drives his own Pacejka tire model 6.0 in a GT3 race car on a Cruden Hexatech 6-DOF motion simulator.AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – Renowned vehicle system and tyre dynamics expert, Professor Hans Bastiann Pacejka (80), paid a special visit to Cruden in April. The Professor emeritus at Delft University of Technology in Delft (Netherlands) drove a few laps of the Zandvoort circuit in a GT3 Porsche model developed by Cruden, on one of the company’s 6-DOF Hexatech motion simulators. Despite being the name behind the ‘magic formula’ which defines the tire models relied upon

Cruden acquires specialist attractions industry expertise with the appointment of new project manager

Former Kranendonk Experience Company (KEXcom) project manager, Reinder Holtkamp, to lead global attractions installations at CrudenAttractions industry project management specialist, Reinder Holtkamp, has joined Cruden’s Amsterdam-based team as project manager. Cruden is the world’s leading manufacturer of professional motion simulator for the attractions industry with customers in theme parks, FECs and kart tracks around the world. Holtkamp was previously project director at global attractions developer, Kranendonk Experience Company (KEXcom), in the Netherlands. There, he was

Embargoed until October 1st 2013: Cruden to make waves at IAAPA 2013

Leading simulator company will show a new powerboat simulator at IAAPA 2013; unique concept is an affordable route to realistic, accurate motion and group fun.Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, will make a virtual splash at the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando (November 18th-22nd 2013) by inviting visitors to take the helm of its new powerboat simulator. The Amsterdam-based world leader in professional-grade full motion simulation is adding to its traditional motorsport simulator offer and teasing visitors to its booth (no. 1051) with interactive drive

Cruden to exhibit at EAS for the first time

Leading simulator company and long time IAAPA Expo exhibitor to debut at the Euro Attractions Show.Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, will exhibit in at the Euro Attractions Show (EAS) for the first time, in Paris next month (Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre; September 18-20, 2013; booth no. 2101). On display will be the Hexathrill Formula Style, a full motion race simulator with a full race car body. “We’ve attended EAS for the past couple of years as visitors and decided it’s time we added a European presence that confirms to the attractions

Cruden supplies Jaguar Land Rover with driving simulator

Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Cruden on the development of a bespoke, flexible, 6-DOF, driving simulator to support the design and testing of both Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – Cruden, the world-leading motion simulator company, has supplied Jaguar Land Rover with a 6-DOF (full-motion) simulator to be used as a virtual engineering tool by multiple design teams at the company’s design and engineering facility/centre in Gaydon, UK. The Jaguar Land Rover simulator is extremely versatile, being suitable for both Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles and featuring

Engineers given control over motion cueing in Cruden simulators

Latest enhancement to Cruden’s flexible ePhyse external physics package responds to calls for advanced customization from motorsport and automotive simulator engineers; demo will be provided at the Vehicle Dynamics Zone 2013STUTTGART, Germany – Cruden, the world’s leading professional, motion simulator company, has developed an enhancement to its ePhyse external physics package which gives customers even more control over the motion-cueing on its simulators, using Simulink. The move recognizes the growing expertise among simulator engineers in race teams and automotive manufacturers, and

New app means drivers and engineers can operate Cruden’s simulators alone, wirelessly, increasing programme capacity and saving costs.

Cruden’s ‘Session Manager Light’ app allows its simulators to be operated by the driver ‘on the fly’, via a dashboard or race tub-mounted Android device, removing the need for a support engineer.Cruden has created a convenient ‘Session Manager Light’ app so that drivers and engineers can operate a Cruden simulator on their own from the driving seat. The app runs on any Android device mounted within the simulator and can be used, even whilst driving, without the driver having to stop the session and request a setting change to the operator. By eliminating the need for a separate simulator

[Video Release] Cruden helps the I-WAY simulator centre stay fresh by creating a new 320 km/h city street track; 80 percent of guests ask to drive it.

Cruden’s in-house Content & Design Studio supports attractions customers with rapid turnaround of fresh, exclusive content for the simulated racing/driving environment, without the cost of license fees.Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, has created a race track around the streets of Lyon in France for simulator centre attraction, I-WAY. The 7.9 km track tours famous landmarks such as Bellecour, old Lyon and Opera, plunging guests into the Croix Rousse tunnel and crossing the Saône and Rhône rivers a number of times. Drivers of I-WAY’s six Formula 1 and six

Korea’s automotive manufacturers and suppliers urged to experience the benefits of professional motion simulators at Seoul Expo.

For the first time, Cruden will bring its Hexatech simulator to Korea, sharing details of wide-ranging automotive applications as well as new integrated driver observation technology.Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, will demonstrate its market-leading 6-DOF Hexatech simulator to Korean automotive manufacturers and suppliers at the Automotive Testing Expo (March 18-20, 2013; Korea International Exhibition Centre, Seoul, Korea) on stand 5054.  The simulator is used by Cruden’s automotive OEM customers to develop steering, ride and handling, tyres, audio, HMI

IAAPA Attractions Expo behind Cruden’s ‘smaaashing’ India debut

New Mumbai-based, sports-focussed entertainment centre, SMAAASH, is the first Indian attraction to install a Cruden professional racing simulator; the SMAAASH team discovered Cruden at previous IAAPA Expos.Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, has sold its first simulator into India, thanks to introductions made at previous IAAPA Attractions Expos. As the company prepares its all-new show booth for this year’s event (November 12-16, 2012; Orlando, USA; stand 1362) – including, for the first time, a single-seater, Formula Style race simulator – it is also

Esteemed controls and race engineer, Ramiro Garcia, joins Cruden as project manager

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Cruden, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of professional, full motion race simulators, has hired experienced Formula 1, GP2 and Indy Car engineer Ramiro Garcia (43) to join its Amsterdam-based team, as project manager.  Garcia brings relevant experience in control systems and race engineering to support Cruden’s growing professional motorsport business. He has held previous positions at Sauber and Hispania Racing Team in F1, Ocean Racing Technology and Piquet Sports in GP2 and Hogan Racing in CART. As part of Cruden’s project management team,

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