AVL is supporting research and teaching activities in academia by offering its unique AVL University Partnership Program (UPP), addressed to Universities, Technical Universities, Universities of Applied Sciences, Technical Colleges and Technical High Schools. Within the frame of the University Partnership Program, AVL provides access to its comprehensive set of outstanding simulation, virtualization, and data analysis solutions. For the UPP partners this offers the opportunity to use the latest software technology of the world’s largest independent company for the development, simulation and testing of powertrain systems for scientific research and educational purposes. Participation in the AVL University Partnership Program enables the education of students at the highest possible standards based on AVL’s simulation, virtualization, and data analysis tools. Participation in the UPP also offers the opportunity to students and young researchers to efficiently perform their research work on engine, powertrain and vehicle related component and system level analysis and optimization.
Within the University Partnership Program, AVL provides up to 30 licenses per product for teaching and noncommercial research. Basic and expert trainings as well as certain hardware are offered at special rates. Provided that a basic training course is attended, e-mail support of up to 10 hours is given free of charge for each software product. Licenses are valid for 12 months, six weeks before the license period ends UPP partners are asked to fill in an online feedback form. Deliverables provided by the institute are evaluated and the licenses will be renewed.
Deliverable/AVL:
- AVL delivers up to 30 licenses per product at an annual license fee of € 0 per product
- Certain products may require an application process
Mandatory Deliverable/Institute
- Providing a short video/picture from your calculations including a description and name(s) of responsible for public use (i.e. AVL LinkedIn page)
Deliverable/Institute (minimum 2 options per product):
- Mentioning the use of AVL software in the annual institute report
- More than 2 papers on conferences/in journals per year acknowledging the use of AVL AST software
- Offering courses/seminars for industry including AVL members to present
- Collaboration in R&D projects
- Providing R&D results obtained with or to be built in AVL software
- Internet link to AVL website
Selected Software Tools
The software development in close interaction with leading academic institutions and the automotive industry has resulted in the dedicated engineering tools AVL CRUISE™ M, AVL Scenario Designer™, AVL Scenario Simulator™, AVL FIRE™ M, AVL EXCITE™ M, Model.CONNECT™, FIFTY2 PreonLab, AVL VSM™, AVL CONCERTO 5™, AVL M.O.V.E DATA TOOLBOX 2, AVL IndiCom™, AVL CAMEO 5™, Testbed.CONNECT™, AVL Smart Mobile Solutions™ and AVL-DRIVE™ which have successfully proven to cover major aspects of engine, powertrain and vehicle related simulation tasks.
The software development in close interaction with leading academic institutions and the automotive industry has resulted in the dedicated engineering tools
Simulation Software
Due to its scope, AVL FIRE™ M can be described as all-purpose CFD software. However, it is mainly used for the development of all types of powertrains and their components.
The software allows you to view flows around vehicles and objects or heat transfers between any fluid and solid domains in detail.
Data gives one the confidence to clearly decide which concepts to follow. A solid data basis is especially important when mobility concepts are evaluated with regard to multiple factors at the same time. This is exactly what AVL CRUISE™ M stands for.
Rattling noises and constant vibrations are not only irritating, but also stressful. Especially if you are exposed to them over a longer period of time, e.g. on long-distance journeys. Noise and vibrations therefore not only affect the driving pleasure and comfort of the passengers, but also their safety. At the same time, vehicle drivers want more...
The increasing networking in vehicle development means that components are no longer considered in isolation and that departments have to work across the board. As a result, it is not uncommon for different modeling strategies and tools to clash.
Model.CONNECT™ bridges this gap.
The difference between classic CFD and PreonLab is quickly explained. Classical CFD is based on mesh creation, for PreonLab a different approach was chosen: Smoothed-Paritcle Hydrodynamics (SPH) is the basis of the revolutionary PREON® technology.
How can you check whether an automated driving function is safe in all situations? To answer this question with certainty, billions of test kilometers would be required. A more efficient and sustainable solution is scenario-based testing.
How can you tell whether an automated driving function is safe in all situations? To answer this question with certainty, billions of test kilometers would be required. A more efficient and sustainable solution is virtual scenario-based testing.
The technical complexity of modern vehicles and the desire for a sustainable development process require new, innovative solutions. The search for the ideal vehicle concept, calibration, testing and validation are therefore becoming increasingly virtual. This is where AVL VSM™ comes into play.
Apply Now for AVL RACETECH Software
AVL RACETECH offers its racing specific vehicle dynamics simulation tool AVL VSM™ RACE, and its data evaluation and analysis tool AVL DRIVE™ RACE (hereinafter both together referred to as “AVL RACETECH tools”) to universities and Formula Student teams within the AVL University Partnership Programme (UPP). However, the number of teams that can be supported is limited, and therefore a selection process has been established.
Timeline for 2025 AVL RACETECH Tools License
- Timeframe for submission of applications by FSAE teams/universities: July 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
- Success / no success feedback to applicants by AVL RACETECH: November 29, 2024
- Delivery of AVL RACETECH tools license to successful applicants: December 16, 2024
- Validity of AVL RACETECH tools license: December 16, 2024 - December 16, 2025
Applications for a AVL RACETECH Tools License
FSAE teams/universities wishing to obtain a AVL RACETECH tool license must submit a written application to AVL RACETECH. The application should cover the following aspects:
- Who are you?
- What are you planning to do with the AVL RACETECH tools? What for do you want to use them?
- Why should AVL RACETECH grant a license to you?
Data Acquisition and Analysis Software
Transform your e-mobility analysis with AVL CONCERTO 6™️, featuring fast data access, AI-driven technologies, advanced visualizations and calculations, and auto-generated reports for superior performance and precise insights.
AVL IndiCom™ is a comprehensive software platform for data acquisition and signal processing tailored for mobility and energy sectors. The applications are e-power, combustion, EIS, or NVH analysis.
Smart Calibration and Virtual Testing Software
A powerful open execution platform that connects simulation models to the testbed.
AVL CAMEO 5™ unlocks a new maturity level of calibration and validation in automotive software testing.