Meccanica 42’s technologies featured in VI-grade’s new Shanghai SimCenter Meccanica 42 is pleased to announce its contribution to the newly inaugurated VI-grade SimCenter in Shanghai’s Jiading District, one of China’s most important automotive engineering hubs. Now fully operational, the center … Read More
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Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League: 2025 season recap
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League: 2025 season recap The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) concluded on November 15 with a spectacular Grand Final, hosted during the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW). Eleven international teams … Read More
Hardware-in-the-Loop Driving Simulators: Simplifying Real Component Integration in Simulated Environments
Hardware-in-the-Loop Driving Simulators: Simplifying Real Component Integration in Simulated Environments Authors Alessio Anticaglia, Renzo Capitani and Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) driving simulators are valuable tools in assuring efficiency throughout the entire vehicle development and life cycle. Nonetheless, these techniques … Read More
A2RL: inside the new EAV-25 architecture
A2RL: inside the new EAV-25 architecture Safety. Performance. Operability. The latest upgrades to Meccanica 42’s Corner Brake Actuator (CBA), Pinion-Type Steering Actuator (PSA), and Body System Unit (BSU) are elevating A2RL to higher standards. Safety – Fully hydraulic braking enhances … Read More
PedalSense: authentic pedal feel without a full brake system
PedalSense: authentic pedal feel without a full brake system Replicating realistic pedal feel requires precise control of brake system in simulation. However, installing a full hydraulic brake system in a cockpit is limited by: Constrained space: full hydraulic systems occupy … Read More
Enhancing ADAS testing with HiL
Enhancing ADAS testing with HiL Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming increasingly sophisticated and central to road safety. Yet as their complexity grows, validating these systems effectively becomes ever more challenging. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) techniques are gaining ground as a … Read More
From lab to track: how BBW actuators enhance vehicle development and performance
How BBW actuators enhance vehicle development and performance Traditional hydraulic braking systems have been a mainstay in the automotive industry for decades.Yet, as vehicles evolve to support increasingly Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving, these systems reveal their … Read More
Using HiL to detect mental fatigue: a step forward in FDM4SAFETY project
Using HiL to detect mental fatigue: a step forward in FDM4SAFETY project Following the introduction to the Fatigue Detection and Monitoring for Safety (FDM4SAFETY) initiative, this article provides an update on the latest testing session and technical progress within the … Read More
Measurement of tire–road contact forces
Measurement of tire–road contact forces One of our latest innovations is a device designed to directly measure the three main forces exchanged at the tire–road contact patch: longitudinal, lateral, and vertical. This sensor has been designed with such accuracy that … Read More
Seaside 2025: where technology meets collaboration
Seaside 2025: where technology meets collaboration Each year, the Sele Circuit hosts Seaside organized by Megaride: an open-air research and development environment where companies, universities, and technology providers converge to test, collect data, and advance their work. Amidst a diverse ecosystem … Read More