VI-grade is a leading provider of real-time simulation and professional driving simulator solutions that accelerate product development across the transportation industry. The company’s driving simulators range from static deskside solutions to full-scale driver-in-the-loop dynamic simulators, allowing OEMs, suppliers, research centers, motorsport teams and universities to reduce physical prototypes and accelerate innovation.

With a worldwide network of trusted partners, VI-grade delivers turnkey simulator solutions including proprietary software, hardware, services, and an open framework for customization. With over 30 years’ experience in simulation, VI-grade is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany with technology centers in Italy, UK, Japan, China, and the USA.

VI-grade is part of HBK's Virtual Test Division (https://hbkworld.com/virtual-test-division)

Since September 2018, VI-grade is part of Spectris. Spectris is a FTSE 250 listed global conglomerate with 2017 sales over $2B and 9,800 employees. The firm conducts business in four major segments: materials analysis, test & measurement, in-line instrumentation and industrial controls and serves a broad range of industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to electronics, energy, mining and pharma.

Automotive

Aviation & Aerospace

Test & Measurement

Transportation

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The Tavagnacco office focuses on IT and software development, specializing in innovative driving simulation technologies.

Tavagnacco

The Darmstadt office focuses on project management and engineering for high-level hardware-in-the-loop systems.

Darmstadt

The Canton office focuses on providing technical direction and support for operations across North America.

Canton

John Williams

Stefano Bernini

Francesco Ambrogi

Alessio Lombardi

Alessandro Baldari

Dave Bogema

Gabriele Ferrarotti

This department focuses on designing, building, and maintaining software solutions.

Software Development

This department focuses on the development and engineering of driving simulation technologies and solutions.

Driving Simulation Engineering

This department focuses on the design, development, and management of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems and related projects.

HiL Engineering

This department focuses on overseeing product development and ensuring effective delivery and installation processes.

Product and Delivery Management

This department is responsible for managing and optimizing the sales process across regions to enhance revenue growth.

Sales Operations

This department specializes in the creation and development of three-dimensional art assets for projects.

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Teams

Software Development

Driving Simulation Engineering

HiL Engineering

Product and Delivery Management

Sales Operations

3D Art Production

Offices