Simulation technology for advanced racing performance and mobility is accelerating progress in the motorsport and auto industry. By purchasing Canopy Simulations, the leading simulation software specialist in its field, Michelin has thus acquired a perfect “virtual drive”.
Michelin, one of the leading companies in the field of mobility, has acquired a perfect "virtual drive" by purchasing the simulation software specialist Canopy Simulations, which is the leader in its field. In today's world, simulators stand out as an ideal tool when developing tires for racing and sports vehicle production. In fact, Michelin underlines the indispensable role of technology in the development of original equipment and high-performance tires, stating that all prototypes competing in the Hypercar class, the star of the race, at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans event will be equipped with tires developed entirely using simulation software.
Thanks to the combination of mathematical modeling and simulator, the best tire sizes and technologies for a newly produced car can be determined in terms of technical and weight distribution characteristics. Based on data processing technology and advanced mathematical algorithms, this combination further reinforces Michelin's commitment to being a technology leader and a data-driven company. By accelerating innovations that offer an increasingly efficient racing and mobility experience thanks to simulations, Michelin's level of cooperation with its business partners and vehicle manufacturers is optimized while reducing the company's R&D-oriented environmental footprint. In this way, real savings can be achieved compared to longer-term, traditional development cycles.
From a concrete point of view, Michelin stated that technology reproduces a dynamic reality through the interaction between the three digital models, while the first of these models imitates the characteristics of the circuits and handling functions, the second model covers the characteristics of the vehicle and the third model provides a detailed description of the tire behavior. It highlights what you can see. Thanks to the simulators, drivers also have the chance to try different tire types from an extraordinarily wide range of configurations.
In this process, it is completed by transferring the personal impressions and feedback of the drivers and the objective data provided by the simulator, which offers similar experiences to a real vehicle or a real racing car. As drivers adapt to this digital revolution, their mission is changing dramatically. So much so that now young drivers can improve their racing experience while gaining new skills thanks to the simulator. In this way, bridges between the real and virtual worlds gain priority.