New tyre modelling capability makes virtual tyre testing on motion simulators an affordable option for tyre manufacturers
New tyre modelling capability makes virtual tyre testing on motion simulators an affordable option for tyre manufacturers • Generic tyre model for Cruden simulators now available; manufacturers able to test more tyres off line, saving time and money • Visit Cruden’s software developers and motion-cueing experts on stand 5145 or attend a demonstration session at the Open Technology Forum on June 23rd at 15:40 STUTTGART – Cruden B.V. – the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of interactive motion-based simulators – has developed a new generic tyre model for its driver-in-the-loop vehicle simulators, making affordable full motion simulation more accessible to tyre manufacturers. This allows unlimited evaluation of multiple tyre models by test drivers in a repeatable environment and reduces the time and cost of testing on test track. The simulator supports the selection of only the best candidate tyres from a much larger pool for the prototype build and ‘real world’ testing stages. Cruden’s tyre model, developed using the Magic Formula 6.1., allows engineers to measure, test and adjust tyre properties such as cornering stiffness and maximum peak friction values, and to perform sensitivity studies towards inflation pressure or thermal effects. Thanks to the company’s new external physics plug-in, engineers can now seamlessly and automatically integrate their MATLAB Simulink-based tyre models with the Cruden simulator. The system offers real time data logging and parameter tuning on-the-fly via Real Time Workshop which means engineers can change parameters and monitor signals constantly throughout the simulation. “Cruden has been working with vehicle dynamics systems and components designers for many years, and as with all evolving technologies, simulation has developed to become accessible to lower tiers within the industry,” says Frank Kalff, Cruden’s commercial director. “Now we have tyre modelling capability in-house and the flexible interface to help customers access our technology more easily, the business case for tyre manufacturers acquiring one of our simulators is now even stronger.” As a result of the new technology, Cruden anticipates strong interest from tyre manufacturers in its Hexatech professional full motion simulator. The electromechanical system offers six ‘degrees of freedom’ (6DOF), realistic g-Force simulation up to multiple g’s and 100 per cent realistic steering feedback. Cruden’s CEO Maarten van Donselaar and project engineer Marno Hopmans will be demonstrating the physics plug-in at the Vehicle Dynamics Expo Open Technology Forum on June 23rd at 15:40 h. Visitors interested in attending the show need to register by visiting the event website: http://www.vehicledynamics-expo.com. - Ends - About Cruden Cruden is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of interactive, motion-based racing simulators. The company develops the most high tech, realistic and accurate professional equipment for the top levels of international motorsport, including Formula One, as well as vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. The same package is then made available to the global entertainment market and to private individuals to create a motorsport experience which simply does not compare with ‘games’ machines on the market. Cruden’s heritage is in the development of professional simulators for the aerospace, marine and automotive industries. Originating from Fokker Aircraft Company, the company was FCS Racing Simulation before becoming Cruden in 2006. www.cruden.com Press Enquiries Claire Dumbreck, Propel Technology, Bloxham Mill, Barford Road, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK, OX15 4FF. +44 (0)1295 724130 / +44 (0) 7768 773857 claire@propel-technology.com Sales Enquiries Frank Kalff, Cruden B.V. Fokkerweg 300. Building 67, 1438 AN Oude-Meer, The Netherlands. +31 207074 646 / +31 627 053493 f.kalff@cruden.com 07/06/2010 Cruden at VDI Expo tyres app
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