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GO! Greaves 3D and igus take the lead in race to simulate motorsport

A super-realistic racing simulator has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering that features 45 igus bearings, linear rails, drives, and e-chains. The University of Northampton is using the simulator for deployment on its eSports BSc degree course.

03/11/2022 11:02:26

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The driver grips the contoured steering wheel lightly and adjusts the seat position forward, angled back. The pedal box has an incredibly real feel; gunning
the throttle awakens the senses. Touch controls have reassuring feedback. You’re ready on the track, surround screens close in, lights dim, the engine roars. A line of
red lights; two lines; THREE lines; TWO, ONE, ZERO; GO, GO, GO! Pinned back by the raw force – 80mph, 120mph, 160mph reached in seconds. Lightly
brake, sharp left, the steering judders, throttle out the bend, long straight – foot to the floor! The race is on.

This is not Nürburgring or Silverstone
but the University of Northampton, where Greaves 3D Engineering’s race simulator delivers one of the most realistic simulated racing experiences available.

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.