Ricardo Software News

(29.3.2012)
New Optimus interface for Ricardo WAVE further accelerates engine performance analysis
Noesis Solutions, renowned for the Optimus process integration and design optimization software, and Ricardo Software, a leading developer of powertrain-related design and analysis software, today announce the availability of a new Optimus interface for Ricardo WAVE. To learn more, visit:
www.noesissolutions.com/Noesis/about/news/press-releases/new-optimus-interface-for-ricardo-wave-further-accelerates-engine-performa

(26.3.2012)
Suzuki selects VECTIS for IC engine CFD
Ricardo Software is proud to announce that Suzuki Motor Corporation has chosen VECTIS for its internal combustion engine CFD applications. Upon the successful completion of a competitive benchmark, VECTIS was selected for its superior speed and robustness. To learn more about Suzuki's mobility products and technology, visit:
www.globalsuzuki.com

(20.3.2012)
BAE Systems, US Land & Armaments division, selects Ricardo SABR/GEAR for transmission and gear design
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce that BAE Systems has joined our growing list of SABR/GEAR users across the world. BAE Systems is a global defence and security company employing around 100,000 people worldwide. Their wide-ranging products and services cover air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services. To learn more about BAE Systems, visit:
www.baesystems.com

(20.2.2012)
Sharda uses Ricardo Software for exhaust R&D
Sharda Motor Industries, India’s largest manufacturer of automotive exhaust systems, has opened a new, state-of-the-art technical center in Chennai, India. A strategic collaboration with Ricardo has them using WAVE for the latest in CAE technology. To read the complete article, visit:
www.enginetechnologyinternational.com/news.php?NewsID=36714

(3.2.2012)
Honda chooses WAVE for engine development
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has selected WAVE and WAVE-RT as its standard tool for simulating engine performance, NVH, and model-based controls and calibration. For more information about Honda, visit:
world.honda.com

(2.2.2012)
Triumph Motorcycles expands usage of Ricardo Software tools
Ricardo Software is proud to announce that Triumph Motorcycles has added FEARCE, PISDYN and VALDYN to their analysis software portfolio. Triumph already uses WAVE and SABR to help develop their exciting products. Triumph Motorcycles have always had a special character - distinctive design, performance pedigree, outstanding engineering and a unique engine sound. Triumph’s philosophy is a commitment to developing class leading motorcycles with distinctive looks, sound and performance. To find out more about Triumph’s range of range of parallel twin and three cylinder bikes, visit:
www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk

(29.11.2011)
How a sports car gets its roar
Ricardo Software is proud to refer to a clip from a BBC special entitled "How to Build a Super Car", originally aired on Sunday, November 20th, 2011. Matt Maunder, a technical specialist with Ricardo's consulting engineers, is an expert at applying WAVE for acoustic development and used it extensively during the development programme for the MP4-12C. To view the clip, visit:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15701284

(04.11.2011)
Lockheed Martin selects WAVE
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce that Lockheed Martin has joined our growing list of WAVE users across the world. Lockheed Martin is a global security company engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. To learn more about Lockheed Martin, visit:
www.lockheedmartin.com

(20.09.2011)
SGMW selects Ricardo Software products
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce that SGMW (China) has licensed Ricardo Software products for powertrain engineering applications. As Ricardo Software continues to grow its business in China we are pleased to count China’s leading mini-vehicle OEM as a customer. To learn more about SGMW, visit:
www.sgmw.com.cn/sgmw/en/index.aspx

(14.06.2011)
sidion selects WAVE
Ricardo Software is proud to announce that sidion has added Ricardo WAVE software to their CAE-tool portfolio. Sidion is a German consultancy business which has been established for over 15 years. Based in Suttgart, sidion works with many renowned OEM and Tier1 clients from the automotive industry. To learn more about sidion, visit:
www.sidion.de

(07.06.2011)
Boosting economy with WAVE
Readers of Ricardo Software&CAE will already be very familiar with Ford Motor Company’s use of WAVE and WAVE-RT for development of its diesel and gasoline engines worldwide. In the April issue of Engine Technology International, the magazine’s editor Dean Slavnich describes how the company has used WAVE in the design and development of its latest highly downsized 3-cylinder turbo-gasoline engine. In an engine that promises to be “the Blue Oval’s greenest powertrain design to date” initial goals are anticipated to be achieving CO2 emissions that come in under the 100g/km mark, and for the I3 unit to deliver comparable power and torque to a larger I4 engine.
Read the full article on-line at:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/53315504/Engine-Technology-International-April2011

(06.05.2011)
Achates Power expands usage of Ricardo Software tools
Ricardo Software is proud to announce that Achates Power has recently added to their portfolio of Ricardo Software products. Achates, located in San Diego, CA, is an innovator of efficient and low emission combustion engines. Ricardo is proud to support Achates’ mission of applying advanced powertrain CAE analysis tools to today’s combustion engine challenges. To learn more about Achates, visit:
www.achatespower.com

(01.03.2011)
KYMCO selects WAVE and VALDYN
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce that KYMCO has selected WAVE and VALDYN for virtual powertrain simulation. Established in 1963, KYMCO is a leading Taiwanese two-wheeler, ATV and utility engine OEM. KYMCO’s focus on R&D and advanced engineering, including the use of technology such as Ricardo Software products, supports a global strategy to expand their portfolio of Power-Driven Products. To learn more about KYMCO visit:
www.kymco.com

(11.01.2011)
MACIMEX (Mexico) selects ENGDYN and VALDYN
Ricardo Software is proud to announce that MACIMEX (Mexico) has decided to select a suite of ENGDYN and VALDYN for crankshaft design. MACIMEX is a leading enterprise for crankshafts and precision machining manufacture. It is considered as the biggest worldwide independent crankshafts manufacturer, with a current production capability of 2,300,000 crankshafts per year. To learn more about MACIMEX, visit:
www.english.macimex.com

(17.12.2010)
VW-Research (Wolfsburg, Germany) adds FEARCE to portfolio
Ricardo Software is proud to announce that VW-Research (Wolfsburg, Germany) has decided to add the FEARCE software to their software portfolio in 2011. The software will be used for the mapping of heat transfer coefficients calculated by 3D CFD (VECTIS) on to FE models.

(02.09.2010)
Piaggio selects Ricardo Software Suite
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce that Piaggio has decided to continue the long standing relationship between our two companies by renewing their extensive suite of Ricardo Software products. The Piaggio Group is the largest European manufacturer of two-wheeled motor vehicles and one the world's leaders in its sector. The group owns renowned brands such as Aprilia, Vespa and Moto Guzzi as well being a major international player in the commercial vehicle sector. To learn more about the Piaggo group, visit:
www.piaggio.com

(26.05.2010)
Eminox joins Ricardo WAVE user base
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce that Eminox Ltd has joined the Ricardo WAVE/WB3D user base. Eminox is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of purpose-designed exhaust and emission control systems for commercial vehicles. The company has a range of innovative solutions for meeting emissions legislation. Systems are designed and developed using market leading technologies, combined with applications engineering expertise. To learn more about Eminox, visit:
http://www.eminox.com

(26.05.2010)
Yamaha expands VECTIS into Moto GP Group
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce that Yamaha, a long standing Ricardo Software customer, is expanding usage of VECTIS into their Moto GP engineering team. To learn more about Yamaha's world championship Moto GP bike, visit:
http://www.yamaha-racing.com/Racing/motogp

(12.03.2010)
Ricardo announce SABR remote link
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce a remote link from SABR and SABR/GEAR to Dontyne's Load Analysis Model. This link enables a seamless throughput of information from SABR/GEAR to the Load Analysis Model which performs specialist high quality tooth contact analysis. For more information please visit:
www.dontynesystems.com/gear-production-suite/load-analysis-model
www.ricardo.com/sabr

(04.02.2010)
Ricardo signs new WAVE customer
Ricardo Software is proud to announce the recent addition of Mechanology to our community of WAVE licensees. For information about Mechanology’s novel compressor, expander, and power recovery technologies visit:
www.mechanology.com

(25.01.2010)
Ricardo signs three new WAVE-RT customers
Ricardo Software is pleased to announce that three industry leaders, Ford, Isuzu and Kubota, are new WAVE-RT customers. To learn more about WAVE-RT and how it can accelerate engine control system development, please visit:
www.ricardo.com/wave-rt