February 20, 2025
As industries around the world continue to evolve, the need for high-speed, low-latency simulation technologies has never been greater. HBK’s Virtual Testing division, including CCRT and VI-grade, is at the forefront of transforming how automotive, defence, and other industries approach product development. By combining cutting-edge simulation technologies and real-time computing expertise, they enable companies to accelerate innovation, enhance design accuracy, and achieve higher operational efficiencies.
High-Speed, Low-Latency Simulation for Smarter Vehicle Development and Mission-Critical Defence Systems
As part of HBK’s Virtual Testing division, CCRT’s real-time computing expertise, combined with VI-grade’s cutting-edge simulation technologies, is helping industries shorten the journey between concept and real-world testing. This is achieved through world-leading virtual prototype development with real-world, run-time integration.
The platform features industry-leading Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) technology, ensuring rapid and reliable real-time simulations. This allows engineers to conduct extensive testing without the need for physical prototypes. For example, in the automotive industry, the high-performance capabilities of AutoHawk™ make it a critical tool for applications requiring swift and precise responses, such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and active chassis controls.
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) Capabilities
The system offers robust HiL and Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) capabilities. SiL integrates real software components into the simulation environment, while HiL incorporates real hardware components, such as electronic control units (ECUs), into the virtual model. By connecting these physical components to the simulation, engineers can assess their performance and interactions under various scenarios, ensuring system reliability before deployment.
The ability to conduct comprehensive HiL and SiL testing ensures that both software and hardware components perform optimally under various conditions. This is crucial for mission-critical defence applications and meeting the stringent safety standards of the automotive industry. Beyond automotive and defence, Australia’s mining industry can also benefit from this technology. Simulating the harsh, destructive environments faced by mobile plant machinery is becoming increasingly vital, and NVMS is currently exploring this potential with key mining OEMs.
HBK’s mission is to Enable the Innovators, and this platform’s flexibility allows the exploration of new technologies and concepts in a controlled and safe virtual environment. The list of globally recognised companies using this technology is impressive. Leading carmakers, aviation firms, and space launch companies rely on CCRT for virtual testing. Recent adopters, including several defence industry disruptors, drone companies, autonomous craft, and even a cutting-edge optical surgery tool manufacturer, are making a huge impact in their respective fields.
Join the growing list of industry leaders leveraging CCRT for cutting-edge virtual testing. Contact us today to learn more.
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