This study presents the process employed in prototyping and early evaluation of automotive perception algorithms. The data generation was performed using an automotive virtual validation tool. The off-the-shelf simulation framework used was expanded...
Advances in automotive technology require networks to support a variety of communication requirements, such as reliability, real-time performance, low jitter, and strict delay limits. Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) is a keyframe transmission delay-guar...
This study presents the development and application of a human-centered assessment protocol for in-vehicle Human–Machine Interfaces (HMIs), suitable for real-vehicle evaluation and designed to support future implementation in simulated environm...
In the automotive domain, the vast majority of testing is performed through simulations, which can validate a system design before the actual implementation and can emphasize eventual faults in the design process. Hence, the simulation is of utmost i...
Measurement performance evaluation of real and virtual automotive light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors is an active area of research. However, no commonly accepted automotive standards, metrics, or criteria exist to evaluate their measurement...
Automotive millimeter-wave radars are widely used to measure kinematic parameters of surrounding objects in the environmental perception of automated vehicles and typically operate in frequency bands of around 24 GHz and 77 GHz. The 24 GHz and 77 GHz...
The automotive family design is known as one of the most complex engineering design problems with multiple groups of stakeholders involved from different domains of interest and contradictory attributes. Taking into account all stakeholders’ pr...
Matching supply capacity and customer demand is challenging for companies. Practitioners often fail due to a lack of information or delays in the decision-making process. Moreover, researchers fail to holistically consider demand patterns and their d...
This research introduces a model-based approach for the analysis and control of an onboard charger (OBC) system for contemporary electrified vehicles. The primary objective is to integrate the modeling of SiC/GaN MOSFETs electrothermal behaviors into...
This study presents the development of a deep drawing process under an indirect hot stamping method for manufacturing an automotive internal combustion engine oil pan from ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) sheets, specifically 22MnB5. The forming proc...
The rapid development and wide commercial implementation of automotive radar sensors are strengthening the already considerable interest in matching radar target simulators. Such simulators boast promising results when used for both essential functio...
Recent advancements in vehicle technology have stimulated innovation across the automotive sector, from Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to autonomous driving and motorsport applications. Modern vehicles, equipped with sensors for perception...
A thorough assessment of Life-Cycle effects involved by vehicle lightweighting needs a rigorous evaluation of mass-induced consumption, on which energy and sustainability benefits during use stage directly depend. The paper proposes an analytical cal...
The modelling and simulation process in the automotive domain is transforming. Increasing system complexity and variant diversity, especially in new electric powertrain systems, lead to complex, modular simulations that depend on virtual vehicle deve...
In automotive high voltage (HV) systems, the switching operation of a power electronic converter causes current and voltage ripple in the frequency range of [10 Hz–150 kHz]. Automotive system engineering provides requirements that define the be...
New technological and packaging solutions are more and more being employed for power semiconductor switches in an automotive environment, especially the SiC- and GaN-based ones. In this framework, new front-end and back-end solutions have been develo...
In the past decade, the condensation of internal air humidity in automotive headlamps has become more prevalent than ever due to the increased usage of a new light source—LEDs. LEDs emit far less heat than previously-used halogen lamps, which m...
This study concerns the comparative investigation of two advanced lateral stability automotive controllers with respect to a commercial solution. The research aims to improve the stability performances achieved by a combined tracking of yaw rate and...
The still prevalent use of paper conformity lists in the automotive industry has a serious negative impact on the performance of quality control inspectors. We propose instead a hybrid quality inspection system, where we combine automated detection w...
Mathematical modelling and software simulation nowadays are very effective tools for both understanding and predicting corrosion processes and the protection of metallic components. COMSOL Multiphysics 5.6 software provides validated mathematical mod...
This study proposes an integrated decision-support framework that combines robust multi-objective optimization and discrete-event simulation to enhance sustainability and resilience in automotive supply chain management. Automotive supply chains are...
The automotive 12 V power net is undergoing significant transitions driven by increasing power demand, higher availability requirements, and the aim to reduce wiring harness complexity. These changes are prompting a transformation of the power net ar...
This paper describes a numerical solution to characterize the deformation of a bellows-type air spring for automotive suspensions. In a first step, the shell structure is modeled as a practically inextensible membrane that has virtually no bending st...
Nowadays, computer simulation is being used to develop new materials. Many of them are dispersed media (e.g., paints, and 3D printer inks). Modern automotive paints are of great interest in research works. They contain colorant particles and thin fla...
In response to common issues with traditional automotive switches, such as poor contact of terminals, low durability, and weak vibration resistance, this paper proposes and designs a novel high-performance automotive toggle switch. Through structural...
Production delays are significant problems for the loss of goodwill of the customers and the loss of profits associated with them. The delays may accrue as a result of insufficient resource planning and poorly designed unsatisfactory procedures. In t...
This study presents a comprehensive simulation-driven approach to identify and mitigate bottlenecks in the supply flows of an automotive manufacturing system. The supply process relies on a Kanban-based assembly line replenishment, supported by multi...
It is well known that slipping in automotive clutches is closely related to the concave deformation of the pressure plate, but the mechanism of this deformation is not clear. A simplified model of a pressure plate assembly is developed by simulating...
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of a novel methodology to enhance the commissioning processes of robotic production lines in the automotive sector, with a particular emphasis on the implementation of offline programming (OLP) methods. The pr...
Field oriented control (FOC) and direct torque control (DTC) are two strategies used in electric motor control, both with their respective advantages and disadvantages. This paper presents a comparative analysis of these two control methodologies, fo...
Discrete production planning under integer constrained resource framework is a challenging issue which requires simultaneous consideration of output maximization, resource efficiency, and balanced resource. This research focuses on simulation of an i...
Waste tyres, with their high carbon content and heating value that is greater than that of coal and biomass, present a potential feedstock for energy recovery. Similarly, automotive paint sludge (APS) is a hazardous waste rich in volatile and inorgan...
The automotive industry is one of the most important economic sectors in the world. At the beginning, vehicles only had mechanical components, so the use of an automotive wire harness was not indispensable. Cars today are equipped with electronic com...
An approach to the simulation of foamed injection molded Polypropylene parts subjected to impact loading is presented in this paper. The proposed method, which considers strain-rate-dependent material properties and the possible occurrence of fractur...
With the increasing complexity of automated driving features, it is crucial to adopt innovative approaches that combine hardware and software to validate prototype vehicles in the early stages of development. This article demonstrates the effectivene...
The Slovak automotive industry consists of various companies and suppliers, with different positions in the supply chain for automotive manufacturers. The accuracy of component deliveries and their quality affect the ultimate competitiveness of the e...
The important change in the transition from partial to high automation is that a vehicle can drive autonomously, without active human involvement. This fact increases the current requirements regarding ride comfort and dictates new challenges for aut...
A robust traceability system would help organizations in inventory optimization reduce lead time and improve customer service and quality which further enables the organizations to be a leader in their industry sector. This research study analyzes th...
A monopost seat is a novel, lightweight seat developed to utilize most of the interior space of vehicles. The space under the seat can be utilized by inserting a monopost columnar structure between a monopost seat rail and the floorboard. This design...
This study develops a hyperbolic tangent-based model for the hysteretic behavior of automotive grade electrohydraulic semi-active dampers. Model parameters were identified from experimental force–velocity data gathered under sinusoidal excitati...
In order to study the influence of thermodynamic effects on the cavitation performance of hydromechanics, the Singhal cavitation model was modified considering the influence of the thermo-dynamic effects, and the modified cavitation model was written...
This manuscript presents an advanced modeling methodology developed to accurately simulate the temperature field evolution in the die and wheel in an industrial low-pressure die casting (LPDC) machine employed in the production of A356 automotive whe...
Industry 5.0 places growing emphasis on intelligent and efficient design methodologies aiming to reduce development times, accelerate the time-to-market, and enhance human–machine collaboration in creating new products. This article proposes th...
In this study, the simulation and optimization of the partition cooling in the hot stamping process was carried out for an automotive B-pillar through minimizing the maximum thickening rate and the maximum thinning rate located in the rapid and slow...
The paper is focused on predicting the financial performance of a small open economy with an automotive industry with an above-standard share. The paper aims to predict the probability distribution of the decomposed relative economic value-added meas...
Damage to the body or critical components caused by stone strikes to automotive coatings affects the safety of the car. More and more attention are being paid to the study of the anti-stone-damage mechanism of coatings. Firstly, a computational fluid...
This paper presents a compelling argument for optimizing the logistics flow of wiring harnesses within the automotive industry to address the rising production demands of vehicle manufacturers. It introduces an innovative assembly line structure spec...
Al-Si alloys are essential in manufacturing automotive body structural components due to their superior casting properties, high specific strength, and excellent corrosion resistance. The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of Al-Si a...
This paper presents an eye gaze controlled projected display that can be used in aviation and automotive environment as a head up display. We have presented details of the hardware and software used in developing the display and an algorithm to impro...
Based on the problem of electromagnetic interference in the darkroom of connected vehicle communication systems, a research method is proposed to evaluate the wireless communication quality between antennas using gain coupling. The electromagnetic co...
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