Mechanical Simulation

Mechanical Simulation Releases CarSim, TruckSim, and BikeSim 2024.0

Mechanical Simulation Corporation is proud to announce the 2024.0 release of the VehicleSim products. The new versions of CarSim, TruckSim, and BikeSim simulation software are now available for in-maintenance users from our website www.carsim.com.

Following are some of the new CarSim features:
• Option to delay initialization when importing ground elevation from external software.
• Option for acceleration control when driving in reverse.
• Option for an idle controller to prevent engine stalling at low speed.
• Support for MF-Tyre/MF-Swift tire model on Linux.
• Support for Vector CANoe RT platform.
• Updated utility program to convert CarMaker data to CarSim.
• Added high-reality driving simulator capability to VehicleSim Visualizer Pro (VSV Pro).



(Below) One the three new driving simulator environments included in the latest version VSV Pro.

Mechanical Simulation Releases CarSim, and TruckSim 2023.2

Mechanical Simulation Corporation is proud to announce the release the 2023.2 version of the VehicleSim products, CarSim and TruckSim. This version of these simulation software packages are now available from www.carsim.com.

The following are some of the new CarSim features:

• Support for Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) 3.0.
• Support articulated vehicles where the leading unit has just one axle.
• Support for powertrains driving axle on two vehicle units.
• Updated utility program to convert CarMaker data to CarSim and import the results into a CarSim database.

The following are some of the new TruckSim features:

• Support for Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) 3.0.
• Support articulated vehicles where the leading unit has just one axle.
• Support for powertrains driving axle on two vehicle units.

Visit www.carsim.com to find out more.

(Below) CarSim 2023.2 supports the simulation of articulated vehicles with hydrostatic steering and powertrains that drive axles on either unit. TruckSim 2023.2 supports the simulation of articulated vehicles with hydrostatic steering and powertrains that drive axles on both units (e.g., 6x6 in the above example).

Mechanical Simulation Corporation, the global leader in vehicle dynamics simulation software, is proud to unveil new capabilities to the CarSim®, and TruckSim® software products.

Mechanical Simulation has added alternate steering methods including differential steering (skid steer) and hydrostatic articulation, found in many construction and mining vehicles. The most common skid steer vehicle is a type of forklift used in landscaping. A hydrostatically articulated vehicle can be steered using a yaw hydraulic pivot point to bend the vehicle.

These features are a perfect pairing with Mechanical Simulation Corporation’s soft soil tire model. This terramechanical model allows users to simulate soft soil conditions. The incorporation of a terramechanical tire model enables engineers to achieve unparalleled fidelity in simulation behavior, providing precise insights into vehicle dynamics in various scenarios, including complex maneuvers, diverse road surfaces, and challenging weather conditions.

“Our new features greatly expand Mechanical Simulation’s core capabilities and are a competitive differentiator. Engineers who develop vehicles that operate in off-road environments such as , , and applications can now bring their products to market faster and safer with the help of and ,” said Jeremy Miller, Head of Engineering at Mechanical Simulation Corporation.

To learn more about these off-road capabilities read the press release
https://www.carsim.com/publications/pressreleases/2023_07_27.php

Explore the full range of simulation solutions offered by Mechanical Simulation Corporation, please visit www.carsim.com.



(Below)The 2023.1 release adds new steering system options in support of systems based on hydraulic control. This loader controls direction by hydraulic application of differential drive (skid steer); the wheels themselves are not steered. This model also uses the soft soil, rigid wheel model.