Virtual Suspension Development with K&C Data for “The Suspension Toolbox

Real-World Cost Reduction significantly reduces our

development time due to
The name Ford stands for mobility, innovation and trend-setting design. To automated processes and the
optimize the development process, Ford uses TESIS DYNAware’s Suspension enhancement of the quality &
Toolbox to completely parameterize suspension models from K&C test rig traceability of our results.”
measurements in an automated fashion. The data from existing vehicles are used
Jitendra Shah
as a basis for improvements and further development of vehicle dynamics. An
automated and validated process of suspension model generation guarantees fast Research Engineer
results and reduced costs. Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Controls
Global Vehicle Dynamics

The Challenge The Benefits

ƒ Competitor analysis: Unknown suspension ƒ Very cost-efficient automated generation of
concepts need to be analyzed and compared suspension models

ƒ Perfect correlation: A well structured work-flow ƒ Error reduction in suspension modeling due to
must ensure that the correlation between K&C standardized, automated and verified processes
measurement data and the veDYNA suspension ƒ Guarantee of valid suspension models which reflect
model is perfect real suspension behavior via automated validation
ƒ Highest model quality: High precision suspension ƒ Traceability and overview of reference and
models are required for future suspension investigated suspension models due to clear
development and virtual prototyping documentation
ƒ Real time capability: Ensures the smooth ƒ Reduced development time with more efficient
interaction between real-time hardware and engineering tasks
simulation models in Hardware-in-the-loop tests
ƒ Reduced measurement effort due to consulting from
TESIS DYNAware experts
Decision for TESIS DYNAware ƒ Investigation of new axle concepts without
additional modelling or measuring effort
TESIS DYNAware is known as a supplier of precise and
reliable simulation models which accelerate the
engineer’s daily work. In addition an experienced
application team supports the customers to optimize the
suspension development work processes and to achieve
validated results. With the suspension toolbox the
development work-flow is fully standardized, automated
and well documented.

The Solution
ƒ Implementation of TESIS DYNAware’s Suspension
Toolbox for automated generation of axle
kinematics and axle compliance tables from K&C
measurements of existing Ford vehicles
ƒ Validation of the resulting axle parameters by means
of the Suspension Toolbox virtual test rig
Validation via Virtual Suspension Test Rig Simulations
ƒ Consulting from TESIS DYNAware experts to reduce
measurement effort and speed up validation Contact
processes
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ƒ Powerful postprocessing tools establish traceable
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and systematic reporting
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