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Redesign the Transportation Industry

Carbon emissions have officially been declared public enemy #1, causing governments to set ambitious targets to begin phasing out combustion engine vehicles completely. As an automotive designer, you face new challenges designing and manufacturing your electric and hybrid vehicles while keeping pace with deadlines and competition. How can Virtual Prototyping get you to your targets, on time and even predict future maintenance and support all without a physical prototype?

How to Fight Range Anxiety with Zero Prototypes

Range anxiety is a leading cause of why consumers remain hesitant to make the switch from traditional combustion to electric vehicles. In turn, frustrations mount for manufacturers as they test new solutions to alleviate this issue. The automotive French start-up Gazelle Tech was one such manufacturer until they found a solution that solved their problem, reducing energy consumption of their vehicle by half and making their vehicle one third the weight of its competition.

Hybrid Twin™ vs. Digital Twin: We'll Tell You the Difference and Which Can Save the Life of Your Asset

Digital Twin and Hybrid Twin™. You may have heard these seemingly synonymous terms before, but do you know the difference between the two? In an interview with Dr. Slim Soua of TWI, an independent research and technology organization, he shares with us the subtle yet important variances in them as well as how using one of them can save your company tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Overcoming Cabin Design Challenges for Autonomous Vehicles

80% of OEMs plan to have autonomous cars on the road by 2025. This requires a complete reinvention of vehicle interior design. Passengers will be able to swivel around the cabin, obtain personalized climate control and better managed acoustics will be required. Discover how you can achieve optimum solutions while, at the same time, reduce the time and cost of product development.