Case Study: Tatra achieves better truck dynamics and regulatory compliance with Cadence CAE solutions

Tatra reduces truck prototypes with Cadence CAE

Tatra, a Czech manufacturer of heavy-duty off-road trucks, faced the challenge of balancing vehicle safety, comfort, and cost-effectiveness while meeting strict industry regulations. Creating physical prototypes to test every variable was too time-consuming and expensive. To overcome this, they turned to vendor Cadence Design Systems and its Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software solutions, including the Cadence Adams Solver for multibody dynamics.

By implementing Cadence's solutions, Tatra was able to perform accurate virtual testing and simulations. The use of Cadence Adams Solver and other tools allowed the company to optimize designs, predict vehicle performance, and validate compliance with regulations without relying solely on physical prototypes. This resulted in better-performing trucks with reduced cabin vibrations, lower steering effort, lighter components, and lower manufacturing costs. The collaboration with Cadence provided Tatra with reliable simulation results that correlated with physical tests, significantly improving their design process.

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