VI-grade

VI-grade, a leading provider of real-time simulation and professional driving simulator solutions, aims to expedite product development within the transportation industry. Their diverse driving simulators cater to OEMs, suppliers, research centers, motorsport teams, and universities, allowing them to reduce physical prototypes and accelerate innovation. With a global network of partners, VI-grade offers turnkey simulator solutions, including software, hardware, services, and an open framework for customization. Established in 2005, the company has over 30 years of simulation experience and is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, with technology centers in Italy, the UK, Japan, China, and the USA. VI-grade is a part of HBK's Virtual Test Division, and since September 2018, it is under the umbrella of Spectris, a FTSE 250 listed global conglomerate with 2017 sales over $2B and 9,800 employees. Spectris operates in four major segments, including materials analysis, test & measurement, in-line instrumentation, and industrial controls, serving industries from automotive and aerospace to electronics, energy, mining, and pharma. This aligns VI-grade with substantial resources and industry connections, potentially positioning them for continued growth and innovation in the future.