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MOTION GENERATOR PLAYS KEY ROLE IN VIRTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE MCLAREN W1


A DMG-1 Motion Generator from


Dynisma has been installed at the


McLaren Technology Centre in Woking to accelerate new car development


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state-of-the-art Dynisma Motion Generator has been installed at the McLaren Technology Centre in


Woking, Surrey, where it has been integrated into the development programme of the new McLaren W1 supercar. The new DMG-1 simulator will enable the


manufacturer to accelerate prototype programmes and improve vehicle performance with exceptional precision. With ultra-low latency and high bandwidth, the DMG-1 is said to offer unparalleled realism, enabling engineers and test drivers to virtually experience the same scenarios they would face on proving grounds and circuits worldwide. According to the company, the partnership will bring Formula 1-level simulation capabilities to McLaren Automotive.


AN INSIGHT INTO CAR PERFORMANCE By replicating the precise data signatures behind real-world dynamic behaviour, the simulator gives engineers greater clarity on how cars perform and why they feel a certain way – insight that’s vital in defining the DNA of a McLaren supercar. The motion generator has, in fact, already been used in the final development phases of the new McLaren W1, where it has been used to validate its active aerodynamic systems, suspension setup and damper controls through a combination of simulator-based and physical testing. “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


A CRITICAL TOOL Commenting on the benefits of the installation, 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


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.” Furthermore, the DMG-1 enables McLaren to


achieve a higher level of correlation across the entire development loop – from CFD simulations and wind tunnel mapping through simulator trials and real-world validation. This creates a seamless bridge between virtual and physical testing, unlocking a faster, more efficient, and more sustainable path to innovation. For W1, engineers used DMG-1 to deliver


precise, real-time simulations of downforce, aerodynamic load, and suspension interaction, enabling robust and efficient optimisation of active aero systems. This proof of concept paves the way for greater integration of simulation into McLaren’s future programmes as the company expands into new product categories.


of designing and delivering cars to meet our customers’ expectations.” “A simulator of this fidelity is not just a tool


for drivers – it allows engineers to integrate and analyse systems across the car,” said 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.” Ash Warne, founder and CTO of Dynisma, added: “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.”


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