Great ideas make history. Read on to find out how!

Using our pioneering spirit to overcome the latest technical challenges is a goal that lies close to our hearts. It is the reason we were founded and is a mantra we still live by today. Our company was established in 1984 as a spin-off from Karlsruhe University, which is today known as the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The creation of a close, efficient interaction between the three pillars of software, hardware and customer support quickly laid the foundations of our success.

Discover the milestones that have shaped IPG Automotive's history:

Meanwhile, a handful of vehicle dynamics specialists paved the way for a long-standing collaboration - if we have sparked your interest then why not read the interview with our founder and managing director Alexander Schmidt? He talks about the company's history and recalls his personal memories to mark IPG Automotive's 30th anniversary.

Company

The Company is founded as Ingenieurgemeinschaft Prof. Dr.-Ing. R. Gnadler GmbH on July 10 with the aim of developing a numerical simulation system for customers in the automotive industry.

1984

1989

The first HIL system is delivered.

The company is renamed IPG Automotive Engineering Software + Consulting GmbH.

1997

1999

The name CarMaker is introduced for the existing HIL product.

2001

The first MotorcycleMaker is delivered.

The company relocates from its initial offices in Kaiserallee to Blücherstraße in Karlsruhe, Germany.

2002

The company is renamed IPG Automotive GmbH.

2003

IPG Automotive hosts the first Open House.

2005

The first User Conference is held (today known as Apply & Innovate).

2006

The company relocates to the current premises at Bannwaldallee 60, Karlsruhe.

2007

2008

The Xpack4 series is launched.

2009

TruckMaker is introduced.

Our first subsidiary is founded in Japan.

2014

The release of the career site now provides an information platform for applicants.

2015

The company’s growth continues with new offices founded in Korea and France.

2016

Our staff count surpasses 150 employees.

2017

For the first time, more than 200 team members work at IPG Automotive.

2018

Products

CarMaker Hands-on Training (Tokyo) - April

04/02/2019- 04/02/2019

IPG Automotive K.K. (Tokyo, Japan)

We are pleased to offer you brand-new Hands-on Trainings for beginners at CarMaker.
The contents of the half-day training feature Tips & Tricks, the latest features and FAQs from participants in our Workshops last year.

SIA Simulation numérique

04/03/2019- 04/04/2019

ESTACA

The International Conference and Exhibition "SIA Simulation numérique" will take place from April 3-4, 2019 at ESTACA in Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, France.

Our colleagues from IPG Automotive France SARL will be on site with a booth.

Visit booth at booth number 15 and find out more about IPG Automotive's solutions for virtual test driving.

CarMaker Workshop (UK) - ADAS & Automated Driving

04/03/2019- 04/03/2019

Coventry (UK)

Would you like to learn more about our products and its various applications at the OEMs and automotive suppliers?

You are welcome to take part in our workshops. We will give you the opportunity to use directly our simulation software and to learn more about the range of our tools.

Click here for registration.

The workshops will provide the delegates with the opportunity to understand and use our software solutions in an instructed environment.
The aim of the workshops is to help the attendees to get a practical hands-on engineering view of the simulation tools and their applicability to an individual company's requirements.

SIA Simulation numérique

04/03/2019- 04/04/2019

ESTACA

The International Conference and Exhibition "SIA Simulation numérique" will take place from April 3-4, 2019 at ESTACA in Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, France.

Our colleagues from IPG Automotive France SARL will be on site with a booth.

Visit booth at booth number 15 and find out more about IPG Automotive's solutions for virtual test driving.

CarMaker Workshop (Tokyo) - Powertrain (fully booked)

04/16/2019- 04/16/2019

IPG Automotive K.K. (Tokoy, Japan)

Take the opportunity to test our simulation software in the areas of ADAS & Automated Driving, Powertrain and Vehicle Dynamics. This year our Workshops are designed for someone who is interested in CarMaker or/and is going to use CarMaker at work but hasn’t used it yet.

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1	Automated Driving - 5th International ATZ Conference04/02/2019- 04/03/2019Details CarMaker Hands-on Training (Tokyo) - April04/02/2019- 04/02/2019Details 2 Exhibitions & Conferences Automated Driving - 5th International ATZ Conference 04/02/2019- 04/03/2019 Wiesbaden The 5th International ATZ Conference "Automated Driving 2019" (former "Driver Assistance Systems") will take place on April 02-03, 2019 in Wiesbaden. Visit our experts at our booth and listen to our presentations at the conference. Workshops and Trainings CarMaker Hands-on Training (Tokyo) - April 04/02/2019- 04/02/2019 IPG Automotive K.K. (Tokyo, Japan) We are pleased to offer you brand-new Hands-on Trainings for beginners at CarMaker. The contents of the half-day training feature Tips & Tricks, the latest features and FAQs from participants in our Workshops last year. Register here for the free of charge Hands-on Training in Tokyo, Japan.	Automated Driving - 5th International ATZ Conference04/02/2019- 04/03/2019Details SIA Simulation numérique04/03/2019- 04/04/2019Details CarMaker Workshop (UK) - ADAS & Automated Driving04/03/2019- 04/03/2019Details 3 Exhibitions & Conferences Automated Driving - 5th International ATZ Conference 04/02/2019- 04/03/2019 Wiesbaden The 5th International ATZ Conference "Automated Driving 2019" (former "Driver Assistance Systems") will take place on April 02-03, 2019 in Wiesbaden. Visit our experts at our booth and listen to our presentations at the conference. Exhibitions & Conferences SIA Simulation numérique 04/03/2019- 04/04/2019 ESTACA The International Conference and Exhibition "SIA Simulation numérique" will take place from April 3-4, 2019 at ESTACA in Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, France. Our colleagues from IPG Automotive France SARL will be on site with a booth. Visit booth at booth number 15 and find out more about IPG Automotive's solutions for virtual test driving. Workshops and Trainings CarMaker Workshop (UK) - ADAS & Automated Driving 04/03/2019- 04/03/2019 Coventry (UK) Would you like to learn more about our products and its various applications at the OEMs and automotive suppliers? You are welcome to take part in our workshops. We will give you the opportunity to use directly our simulation software and to learn more about the range of our tools. Click here for registration. The workshops will provide the delegates with the opportunity to understand and use our software solutions in an instructed environment. The aim of the workshops is to help the attendees to get a practical hands-on engineering view of the simulation tools and their applicability to an individual company's requirements.	SIA Simulation numérique04/03/2019- 04/04/2019Details 4 Exhibitions & Conferences SIA Simulation numérique 04/03/2019- 04/04/2019 ESTACA The International Conference and Exhibition "SIA Simulation numérique" will take place from April 3-4, 2019 at ESTACA in Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, France. Our colleagues from IPG Automotive France SARL will be on site with a booth. Visit booth at booth number 15 and find out more about IPG Automotive's solutions for virtual test driving.	5	6	7
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Great ideas make history. Read on to find out how!

Discover the milestones that have shaped IPG Automotive's history:

Company

Products

April 2019

Automated Driving - 5th International ATZ Conference

CarMaker Hands-on Training (Tokyo) - April

Automated Driving - 5th International ATZ Conference

SIA Simulation numérique

CarMaker Workshop (UK) - ADAS & Automated Driving

SIA Simulation numérique

CarMaker Workshop (Tokyo) - Powertrain (fully booked)