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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. MapleSim High-performance multi-domain modeling and simulation. Features unique multi-body modeling tools for developing suspension mechanisms. Maple The essential technical computing software for today’s automotive engineers. Global Optimization Toolbox World-class optimization technology in an intuitive environment. Ideal for parameter estimation, model fitting and controller tuning. Global Optimization with Maple An essential resource for the Global Optimization tools, providing extensive background to optimization, tips on model preparation and implementation of optimization solutions within Maple. This is a third-party product. MapleSim Connector Automatic generation of Simulink® S-functions from MapleSim models. The generated ANSI-C code is compatible with Real-Time Workshop for simulation on supported platforms such as dSPACE and xPC Target. MapleSim Control Design Toolbox A solid set of essential control design tools that extend MapleSim's exceptional plant modeling capabilities to support control design. 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. MapleSim Tire Component Library Extend MapleSim vehicle models with high-performance pneumatic tire component models. Controlled Bicycle Contact Models Double Wishbone Suspension Semi Trailing Arm Non-linear Damper Active Suspension Ackermann Steering Mechanism Modeling and simulation of vehicle dynamics for better design process Exploring new design frontiers in the automotive industry. Next-generation seat belt restraints Craig Good conducts a research program to further understand the biomechanics of shoulder belt tensioning.   Other user stories Whitepaper: Math Matters in Vehicle Dynamics Blog: Hardware-in-the-Loop Vehicle Stability Control Test Application with MapleSim and LabVIEW Recorded Webinar: Control System Design with Maple & MapleSim Recorded Webinar: Prototype and Simulate Vehicle Systems using Maplesoft’s Design Engineering Tools Plant Modeling Consortium: An association of leading organizations promoting the development of new design techniques for automotive and related industries The Maple Reporter: Subscribe to the Maple Reporter for monthly product news, product tips & techniques, training, upcoming events and more MaplePrimes: Blogs, forums, help, musings, anwers... all things Maple and math Advanced Research Techniques in Mechatronics: Vehicle Dynamic Modeling in Steer-By-Wire Systems  View this recorded webinar