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title: Model Citizens
description: As digital simulation continues to evolve, TTi examines its continued use in the tire development projects. 
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# [Model Citizens](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/ansible-motion-automotive-driver-in-the-loop-simulation-news/model-citizens)

 Written by [Ian Haigh](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/ansible-motion-automotive-driver-in-the-loop-simulation-news/author/ian-haigh) | Jan 7, 2022 2:54:08 PM

As digital simulation continues to evolve, *TTi *examines its continued use in tire development projects. 

Digital modeling tools are playing an ever-increasing and important role in new tire developments. They offer benefits in terms of cost and time savings while also providing opportunities for greater technical advancement and safety.

> "*Before it is ready for series production, a new tire must first pass through several sections of our R&D department in a process lasting between three and five years and involving a host of tests*," says Andeas Schlenke, head of department, passenger car tires R&D department, passenger car tires R&D, Continental. 
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The tire maker's main R&D department is in Hanover-Stocken and consists of 12 laboratories. Within R&D, a dedicated design team is responsible for creating the tire design, with support from designers in Puchov, Slovakia, and in Fort Mill in South Carolina, USA. 

 

"*Virtual development offers enormous potential, enabling a vehicle manufacturer to combine tire and vehicle models*," Schlenke continues.

 

This virtual development often includes Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulation. Kia Cammaerts, technical director at Ansible Motion, comments as follows:

 

"*Some of our customers use DIL simulators to focus on special tire characteristics. One example is range anxiety in EVs. Tire rolling resistance is a big part of that, as is driver behavior. A DIL simulator lab is the perfect setting to explore both."*

 

Learn more about the role of digital modeling in DIL simulation and its place in the tire development process by reading the full article on the[ Tire Technology International website. ](https://www.ukimediaevents.com/publication/04b62b67/30)

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