Panthera Simulation Software Suite has been specified on the new PREMA simulator for which Dynisma will supply the motion system. As part of this contract the incumbent simulator will be substantially upgraded. Cruden leads the system integration.

Cruden’s Panthera Simulation Software Suite with Unity rendering has been selected by PREMA Racing for use in its new simulator. At the same time, PREMA is upgrading its original simulator with the same advanced Panthera platform, ensuring engineers and racing drivers can utilise both simulators for race car development and set-up work across its multiple race programmes, including Formula 2 and the new Lamborghini LMDh campaign.

The agreement continues a relationship that started in 2018 when PREMA switched to Panthera to improve driver immersion and the correlation between simulation and real-driving on its original driving simulator.

PREMA turned to Cruden for guidance for its new simulator project resulting in Cruden consulting throughout the simulator specification process and setting the acceptance criteria and tests. Cruden leads the integration of all software and hardware.

The Dynisma DMG-1 motion system will run on Panthera as its complete IT system. Cruden will also supply the visual system for the new PREMA simulator, consisting of Norxe 4k projectors with low latency and showing a system resolution < 1.7 arcmin/OLP.

Cruden is integrating the Canopy vehicle model on a Speedgoat Real-Time system on both simulators. Cruden’s Core Box provides a single point of access to both simulators for tool integration, software upgrades, remote support and more. The flexible, open-architecture Cruden set-up allows for third-party tools to be added in future; it also makes it easy for PREMA to build its own tracks alongside tracks supplied by Cruden, if desired.

As part of the evaluation process, Daniil Kyvat, who will be driving PREMA Racing’s Lamborghini LMDh race car next season, tested the DMG-1 system running on Cruden Panthera Unity software and track models, at Dynisma. He said, “I had the chance to try the new simulator and I was very happy with the feedback I was getting as a driver from the platform and with the graphics. I was able straight away to get up to the correct lap times and driving style, which means that it was very close to reality and the simulator did a great job.”

René Rosin, Team Principal at PREMA Racing said: “Our driving simulator plays a crucial role in developing both our drivers and our race cars. We are excited to be partnering with Dynisma and Cruden, who are distinguished experts in motion systems and simulation software.”

Dennis Marcus, commercial manager at Cruden, said: “It has been a pleasure to watch the growth of PREMA Racing on and off the track since we’ve been working together. Like many Formula 2/3 teams around five years ago, they knew they had to up their game with regards to simulation, transforming track-familiarisation simulators into engineering tools for race car development. PREMA leads the way now with two simulators including this new extremely advanced package from Dynisma and Cruden. PREMA’s choice for Panthera Simulation Software shows how well the software serves the motorsport sector.”

Simulation engineers interested in experiencing the Dynisma DMG-1 in combination with Panthera Simulator Software with Unity rendering can contact Will Snyder at Dynisma or Dennis Marcus at Cruden.

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Caption for all: In addition to specifying it on its new simulator, PREMA Racing has upgraded its existing simulator with the latest Cruden Panthera Simulation Software Suite. This supports PREMA Racing’s race car development and set-up work across multiple race programmes, including its current LMP2 programme in the World Endurance Championship (WEC).

About Cruden

Founded in 2004 and based in Amsterdam, Cruden is a leading integrator of professional, open architecture HIL/DIL driving simulators, simulator components and software. Its customers are in the automotive, motorsport and marine industries. The company’s complete simulator packages interface with any customer vehicle model and include on- and off-board projection systems. Cruden also produces vehicle, road/track and tire models in-house. The company launched its open architecture Panthera Simulation Software Suite in 2015. www.cruden.com