September 18, 2007 

Electronic Stability Control and CarSim

The roll out of CarSim 7 marks the introduction of the most powerful vehicle dynamics application on the market to date. Because of this, we have begun to post more information and examples which highlight the versatility of all of our products to enable you to get your job done faster and easier.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has established FMVSS 126, a new standard that will require all vehicles 4,536 Kg (10,000 pounds) or less to include an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system as standard equipment starting in 2012 (phase in starting in 2010).

For a more detailed description of this example please go to our website. In addition, a technical memo describing how the series of tests in FMVSS 126 can be set up in CarSim to enable a one-click run option to obtain a quick idea of how the simulated system would perform in the FMVSS 126 test has also been created. Click here to view the tech memo (10-page PDF file).

 

Introduction to CarSim Web Seminar Tomorrow

CarSim 7 is an extensive upgrade that involves substantial improvements in the architecture of the simulation environment. The software has hundreds of revisions and new features that add new capabilities and increase efficiency. Whether you are a new user or a current user who missed the seminars during the rollout of CarSim 7, please join us!

The web seminar will be held by Phil Mather at 10:00 am EST on September 19, 2007. To enroll or for more information about our seminars please click here.

See Our Software

Mark your calendars. In addition to exhibiting, our founder, Dr. Tom Gillespie will be speaking at the Vehicle Dynamics Expo. It will be held at the Rock Financial Showplace on October 24, 25, and 26.

Formula SAE 

Mechanical Simulation is now a corporate sponsor for the 2008 Formula SAE competition. We will be holding a Carsim web seminar for Formula SAE on September 26, 2007 at 10:00 am EST. For more information please contact Damon Becker or to enroll please click here.

 

Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics Translated  

Our co-founder, Dr. Tom Gillespie, wrote what many consider the handbook of vehicle dynamics. Originally published by SAE in 1992, "Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics" has been translated in many different areas of the world, including Taiwan, Korea, and now China. For more information, including ordering the book from China, please click here.