--- title: Rise of the Machine description: Simulation has become a vital part of the engine development process but could it really replace physical powertrain prototyping? image: https://www.ansiblemotion.com/hubfs/News_Images/eti-logo.jpg --- [![Ansible Motion](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/hubfs/images/ansible-motion-logos/AML%202020%20White%20tagline-168x83-b.svg "Ansible Motion")](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/) - [Applications](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/applications) - [Motorsport](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/motorsports-lp) - [Vehicle dynamics](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/applications/vehicle-dynamics) - [Tyre Development](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/applications/tyre-development) - [ADAS](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/applications/adas) - [Products](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/driving-simulator-products) - [DIL Sport](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/motorsports-lp) - [Delta series](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/products/delta-series) - [Sigma series](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/products/sigma-series) - [Theta series](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/products/theta-series) - [Custom](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/products/custom) - [About](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/about-driving-simulator-science) - [Company](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/about-driving-simulator-science) - [Careers](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/careers) - [Blog](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/automotive-driver-in-the-loop-simulation-articles) - [News](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/ansible-motion-automotive-driver-in-the-loop-simulation-news) - [Contact](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/contact-ansible-motion-for-driving-simulator-information) May 14, 2019 # Rise of the Machine Simulation has become a vital part of the engine development process but could it really replace physical powertrain prototyping?  ![eti-logo](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/News_Images/eti-logo.jpg?width=250&name=eti-logo.jpg)The past half century or so, has seen the development of the internal combustion engine progress from an art into a science.  Once largely dependent on empirical techniques, it is now a truly predictive process, where events taking place in and around the cylinders are understood in increasingly minute detail. Earlier in the decade, it was suggested we could see powertrains developed without physical prototyping as early as 2020.  ![Rise-of-the-machine](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/News_Images/Rise-of-the-machine.png?width=1200&name=Rise-of-the-machine.png) With barely a year to go, those predictions are looking decidedly shaky.  But there is a definite move toward increased virtual development in place of physical testing. So, the question still stands: Will we ever be able to design and develop new powertrains using virtual methods alone?  [Read the full article on Engine + Powertrain Technology International. ](https://www.ukimediaevents.com/publication/4cda5022/46) [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/453384/008a845e-9575-4321-92f2-4292bceacbba.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/453384/008a845e-9575-4321-92f2-4292bceacbba) ### Subscribe now ### Popular news ### eBook **Better by design: 10 Advantages of Ansible Motion DIL simulators** ![10-advantages-front-page-01](https://www.ansiblemotion.com/hubfs/CTAs/2021-CTAs/10-advantages-front-page-01.jpg) [![download](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/453384/27bb9213-08a2-4b19-9221-6993ee9fa690.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/453384/27bb9213-08a2-4b19-9221-6993ee9fa690) ## About Ansible Motion Founded in 2009, Ansible Motion creates and deploys technology associated with the physical and logical simulation of human-experienced vehicles. 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