From concept to track: the story behind our steering actuator (PSA) What does it take to develop a custom steering actuator for autonomous vehicles? We’ve decided to take a step back in this blog post. If you’re curious, then keep … Read More
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DSC 2024: our participation
DSC 2024: our participation Discovering the future of driving simulation The Driving Simulation Conference 2024 (DSC 2024), held from September 18 to 20 in Strasbourg, gathered experts and enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge innovations in driving simulation technologies. As noted on … Read More

FSAE Italy 2024 – Let’s recap
FSAE Italy 2024 – Where innovation meets competition From September 4th to 8th, the FSAE Italy 2024 competition brought 1,600 engineering students from 17 countries to the Varano de’ Melegari Circuit. It is a prestigious student design competition organized by … Read More

Camera-in-the-Loop test bench: optimizing ADAS testing
Camera-in-the-Loop test bench: optimizing ADAS testing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are essential in modern vehicles, enhancing driving safety by providing real-time support to drivers. To ensure these systems perform optimally, rigorous and realistic testing is crucial. That’s where CamiL, … Read More

Formula SAE Italy 2024: Meccanica 42 official sponsor
Exciting news! We’re sponsoring Formula SAE Italy 2024 We’re thrilled to announce that from September 4th to 8th, we’ll be at the Riccardo Paletti Circuit in Varano de’ Melegari, as proud sponsors of Formula SAE Italy 2024! For years, Meccanica … Read More

Seaside Racing 2024: advancing vehicle dynamics M42’s actuators
Seaside Racing 2024: advancing vehicle dynamics M42’s actuators We recently participated in the 4th edition of Seaside Racing, an event that unites leaders in vehicle dynamics, research, and technology. This year, we concentrated on testing innovative actuator solutions to boost … Read More

Actuators by Meccanica 42 in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)
Actuators by Meccanica 42 in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) In our previous article, we highlighted Meccanica 42’s pivotal role in the ASPIRE Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), showcasing our advanced actuators and control systems that powered … Read More

Race revolution entertainment: Meccanica 42 and the A2RL Race
Race revolution entertainment: Meccanica 42 and the A2RL Race Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League: the event On Saturday, April 27th, 2024, an extraordinary event took place in Abu Dhabi. The iconic Yas Marina Circuit saw 10,000 spectators gather to witness … Read More

Development of an e-LSD Control Strategy Considering the Evolution of the Friction Torque with the Wear Depth
Development of an e-LSD Control Strategy Considering the Evolution of the Friction Torque with the Wear Depth Authors Amedeo Tesi, Francesco Vinattieri, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico. Abstract The Electro actuated Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) can help increasing the dynamic features … Read More

Target Setting and Structural Design of an EPS-In-The-Loop Test Bench for Steering Feeling Simulation
Target Setting and Structural Design of an EPS-in-The-Loop Test Bench for Steering Feeling Simulation Authors Francesco Vinattieri, Tim Wright, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico, Giacomo Danisi. Abstract The adoption of Electrical Power Steering (EPS) systems has greatly opened up the possibilities … Read More