Autonomous racing comes to Suzuka Autonomous racing made its debut at one of motorsport’s most iconic events this November: the JAF Grand Prix SuperFormula 2024, hosted at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. We had the incredible opportunity to collaborate again with …
Highlight
Highlight
Autonomous racing comes to Suzuka
Autonomous racing comes to Suzuka Autonomous racing made its debut at one of motorsport’s most iconic events this November: the JAF Grand Prix SuperFormula 2024, hosted at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. We had the incredible opportunity to collaborate again with … Read More
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: the future of automotive safety and autonomous driving
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: the future of automotive safety and autonomous driving In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, the integration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and security systems is paramount. As we move towards a future dominated by autonomous … Read More
Steering actuator development: unveiling the story of our PSA
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
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 – 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 … 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
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 … 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 The Electro actuated Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) can help increasing the dynamic features of the vehicle, but … 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 The adoption of Electrical Power Steering (EPS) systems has greatly opened up the possibilities to control the steering wheel torque, … Read More
Tribologic Analysis, Wear Evolution and Torque Trend Estimation of an LSD Clutch Pack
Tribologic Analysis, Wear Evolution and Torque Trend Estimation of an LSD Clutch Pack Authors: Amedeo Tesi, Emanuele Galvanetto, Claudio Annicchiarico, Renzo Capitani The wear phenomenon in friction clutches involves a variation in the contact pairs characteristics, defining a decay of transmissible torque properties. … Read More
Design and testing of an innovative electro-hydraulic actuator for a semi-active differential
Design and testing of an innovative electro-hydraulic actuator for a semi-active differential Authors: Andrea Pulcinelli, Luca Pugi, Francesco Vinattieri, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico The performance of semi-active differential systems is deeply influenced by the way in which they are actuated. Conventional semi-active systems are … Read More
An integrated artificial neural network–unscented Kalman filter vehicle sideslip angle estimation based on inertial measurement unit measurements
An integrated artificial neural network–unscented Kalman filter vehicle sideslip angle estimation based on inertial measurement unit measurements Authors: Tommaso Novi, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico Vehicle dynamics stability control systems rely on the amount of so-called sideslip angle and yaw rate. As the … Read More
Development of a real-time steering system model for driving simulator
Development of a real-time steering system model for driving simulator Authors: Cesare Certosini, Francesco Vinattieri, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico Driving simulators have boosted the vehicle design with the introduction of human beings in the simulation loop. For a realistic functioning, the steering system … Read More
FEM thermal analysis of a semi-active differential
FEM thermal analysis of a semi-active differential Authors: Tommaso Novi, Carlo Carcasci, Cesare Certosini, Renzo Capitani, Claudio Annicchiarico A semi-active differential (SAD) is a device which allows the flaws of a standard limited slip differential (LSD) to be overcome in terms of how they … Read More
The Influence of Autonomous Driving on Passive Vehicle Dynamics
The Influence of Autonomous Driving on Passive Vehicle Dynamics Authors: Tommaso Novi, Alexander Liniger, Renzo Capitani, Marco Fainello, Giacomo Danisi, Claudio Annicchiarico Traditional vehicles are designed to be inherently stable. This is typically obtained by imposing a large positive static margin (SM). The main drawbacks … Read More