A Dynisma Motion Generator (DMG) has been successfully installed at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, by the UK-based motion simulation technology company Dynisma. The development program for the manufacturer’s new supercar, the McLaren W1, now includes the cutting-edge DMG-1 simulator.
With the commissioning of this advanced simulator, McLaren Automotive’s virtual development capabilities have grown significantly, allowing the historic British supercar maker to expedite prototype programs and precisely enhance vehicle performance according to its official release.
Through the agreement, McLaren Automotive will be able to simulate at the level of Formula 1. Engineers and test drivers can virtually experience the same situations they would encounter on proving grounds and circuits around the world with the DMG-1’s unmatched realism and ultra-low latency and high bandwidth.
McLaren can now get a greater degree of correlation throughout the whole development cycle, from wind tunnel mapping and CFD simulations to simulator trials and real-world validation, thanks to the implementation of Dynisma’s DMG-1 Simulator. This opens the door to a quicker, more effective, and more sustainable route to innovation by establishing a smooth link between virtual and physical testing.
In order to provide accurate, real-time simulations of downforce, aerodynamic load, and suspension interaction for W1, engineers utilized DMG-1 Simulator, which allowed for the reliable and effective optimization of active aero systems.
As McLaren enters new product categories, this proof of concept opens the door for a deeper integration of simulation into the company’s future initiatives.
Revolutionising development
In order to validate its active aerodynamic systems, suspension configuration, and damper controls through a combination of simulator-based and physical testing, McLaren has already used DMG-1 in the last stages of development for the new McLaren W1.
The simulator helps engineers better understand how cars perform and why they feel a specific way by simulating the same data signatures that underlie dynamic behavior in the actual world. This knowledge is essential for defining the characteristics of a McLaren supercar.
Leadership Comments
“The accuracy and representativeness of the Dynisma Motion Simulator allows us to extract a new level of detail and data from virtual development activity,” said Emmanuele Raveglia, Chief Vehicle Programme Officer, McLaren Automotive. “We can explore a wider range of dynamic possibilities and behaviours in a virtual environment. The fidelity of road texture and ride inputs is so precise that we can simulate standard road conditions at lower speeds, alongside high-load scenarios on test tracks or race circuits, with remarkable realism.”
Ash Warne, Founder and CTO of Dynisma, said: “We are proud that McLaren Automotive has chosen Dynisma to power its virtual development with our DMG-1 simulator. This installation is a milestone for McLaren’s future automotive development. Our technology enables manufacturers to replicate reality with exceptional precision, accelerating innovation, reducing dependence on prototypes, and helping deliver cars that are more finely tuned than ever before.”
“A simulator of this fidelity is not just a tool for drivers – it allows engineers to integrate and analyse systems across the car,” notes Mark Salmon, Principal Engineer at McLaren Automotive. “We can assess tyre and suspension behaviour, develop control strategies and predict duty cycles before a single part is manufactured.”
Christopher Harrison, Vehicle Integration Director and Deputy CTO at McLaren Automotive, said: “The simulator is an incredibly critical tool in terms of helping us bring together the soul of the car. One of the biggest technical challenges with the W1 is how we bring together the performance to a car that is capable on the road, and this is a tool that enables us to build on our world-class virtual methodologies in terms of designing and delivering cars to meet our customers’ expectations.”
The validation of the McLaren W1 active aero systems using DMG-1 exemplifies how simulation can foster engineering excellence and deliver some of the world’s most exhilarating driving experiences.
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