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

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

February 2019

CarMaker Hands-on Training (Tokyo) - February

4th Automotive Software Frontier

CarMaker Workshop (UK) - Powertrain

4th Automotive Software Frontier

NU-CAR CAE Forum for Automotive Technology 2019 in Tokyo

NU-CAR CAE Forum for Automotive Technology 2019 in Tokyo

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

Company

Products

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

Company

Products

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.

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.

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

CarMaker Hands-on Training (Tokyo) - February

02/05/2019- 02/05/2019

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.

4th Automotive Software Frontier

02/12/2019- 02/13/2019

Ochanomizu Sora City Conference Center (Tokyo, Japan)

IPG Automotive K.K. participates in this forum subtitled by “Challenges and visions of software technology in the era of CASE” for the first time as Gold sponsor. Our CEO, Mr. Kobayashi will give a presentation about the recent issues and solutions of automotive development for 30 minutes from 15:45 on February 13, 2019.

For details and free pre-registration, please visit the official website (only in Japanese)

CarMaker Workshop (UK) - Powertrain

02/12/2019- 02/12/2019

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.

4th Automotive Software Frontier

02/12/2019- 02/13/2019

Ochanomizu Sora City Conference Center (Tokyo, Japan)

For details and free pre-registration, please visit the official website (only in Japanese)

NU-CAR CAE Forum for Automotive Technology 2019 in Tokyo

02/14/2019- 02/15/2019

Ochanomizu Sora City Conference Center (Tokyo, Japan)

IPG Automotive K.K. participates in this forum as Platinum sponsor again this year. Our CEO, Mr. Kobayashi will give a presentation about the recent issues and solutions of automotive development for 40 minutes from 10:45 on 14th.

For details and free pre-registration, please visit the official website (only in Japanese).

NU-CAR CAE Forum for Automotive Technology 2019 in Tokyo

02/14/2019- 02/15/2019

Ochanomizu Sora City Conference Center (Tokyo, Japan)

For details and free pre-registration, please visit the official website (only in Japanese).

CarMaker Hands-on Training (Tokyo) - February02/05/2019- 02/05/2019Details 5 Workshops and Trainings CarMaker Hands-on Training (Tokyo) - February 02/05/2019- 02/05/2019 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.

4th Automotive Software Frontier02/12/2019- 02/13/2019Details CarMaker Workshop (UK) - Powertrain02/12/2019- 02/12/2019Details 12 Exhibitions & Conferences 4th Automotive Software Frontier 02/12/2019- 02/13/2019 Ochanomizu Sora City Conference Center (Tokyo, Japan) IPG Automotive K.K. participates in this forum subtitled by “Challenges and visions of software technology in the era of CASE” for the first time as Gold sponsor. Our CEO, Mr. Kobayashi will give a presentation about the recent issues and solutions of automotive development for 30 minutes from 15:45 on February 13, 2019. For details and free pre-registration, please visit the official website (only in Japanese) Workshops and Trainings CarMaker Workshop (UK) - Powertrain 02/12/2019- 02/12/2019 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.

4th Automotive Software Frontier02/12/2019- 02/13/2019Details 13 Exhibitions & Conferences 4th Automotive Software Frontier 02/12/2019- 02/13/2019 Ochanomizu Sora City Conference Center (Tokyo, Japan) IPG Automotive K.K. participates in this forum subtitled by “Challenges and visions of software technology in the era of CASE” for the first time as Gold sponsor. Our CEO, Mr. Kobayashi will give a presentation about the recent issues and solutions of automotive development for 30 minutes from 15:45 on February 13, 2019. For details and free pre-registration, please visit the official website (only in Japanese)

NU-CAR CAE Forum for Automotive Technology 2019 in Tokyo02/14/2019- 02/15/2019Details 14 Exhibitions & Conferences NU-CAR CAE Forum for Automotive Technology 2019 in Tokyo 02/14/2019- 02/15/2019 Ochanomizu Sora City Conference Center (Tokyo, Japan) IPG Automotive K.K. participates in this forum as Platinum sponsor again this year. Our CEO, Mr. Kobayashi will give a presentation about the recent issues and solutions of automotive development for 40 minutes from 10:45 on 14th. For details and free pre-registration, please visit the official website (only in Japanese).

NU-CAR CAE Forum for Automotive Technology 2019 in Tokyo02/14/2019- 02/15/2019Details 15 Exhibitions & Conferences NU-CAR CAE Forum for Automotive Technology 2019 in Tokyo 02/14/2019- 02/15/2019 Ochanomizu Sora City Conference Center (Tokyo, Japan) IPG Automotive K.K. participates in this forum as Platinum sponsor again this year. Our CEO, Mr. Kobayashi will give a presentation about the recent issues and solutions of automotive development for 40 minutes from 10:45 on 14th. For details and free pre-registration, please visit the official website (only in Japanese).