Maplesoft’s suite of engineering tools reduces the burden of developing high-fidelity models of vehicle dynamic systems such as automotive suspensions, steering, tires, and body dynamics. Compared to traditional simulation tools, Maplesoft’s next-generation graphical tools for model development and analysis dramatically reduce the time and cost of up-front analysis, virtual prototyping, and parameter optimization of system designs.
For example, engineers are using Maple and MapleSim extensively for modeling complex kinematic behavior in suspension mechanisms. These products are also used to incorporate compliant components, such as bushings, to determine the overall dynamic behavior of the vehicle, particularly for stability control design.
The product suite also includes tools for easily transferring work into an existing design toolchain, such as MATLAB® and Simulink®, and is especially useful for hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
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MapleSim
High-performance multi-domain modeling and simulation. Features unique multi-body modeling tools for developing suspension mechanisms.
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Maple
The essential technical computing software for today’s automotive engineers.
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Global Optimization Toolbox
World-class optimization technology in an intuitive environment. Ideal for parameter estimation, model fitting and controller tuning.
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MapleSim Connector
Automatic generation of Simulink® S-functions from MapleSim models. The generated ANSI-C code is compatible with Simulink® Coder™ for simulation on supported platforms such as dSPACE, xPC Target, and B&R Automation Studio Target for Simulink®.
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MapleSim Control Design Toolbox
A solid set of essential control design tools that extend MapleSim's exceptional plant modeling capabilities to support control design.
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MapleSim™ Connector for LabVIEW™ and NI VeriStand™ Software
Automatic generation of LabVIEW™ user-code blocks for fast execution within LabVIEW™ and the LabVIEW™ real-time platform.
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MapleSim Tire Component Library
Extend MapleSim vehicle models with high-performance pneumatic tire component models. |
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Optimus
Identify optimal design parameters for complex Maple and MapleSim design problems. (Third-party product) |
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Exploring new design frontiers in the automotive industry.
Craig Good conducts a research program to further understand the biomechanics of shoulder belt tensioning.
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