ESI Partners with FAW-Volkswagen

ESI Group and FAW-Volkswagen TE have commemorated their strategic partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing intelligent simulation technology within the automotive industry. The ceremony, held at the FAW-VW R&D center in Changchun, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China, was officiated by Deng Guohui, technical development director at FAW-VW, and Francis Griffiths, executive vice president and chief revenue officer at ESI Group.

The collaboration between ESI Group and FAW-VW TE aims to address the challenges posed by China’s automotive safety regulations. Through this partnership, the two entities report they will aim to drive innovation and efficiency in intelligent simulation, and work towards establishing a localized automotive industry material database, enhancing cooperation in advancing intelligent simulation technology across the industry. 

Under the MoU, a material testing and intelligent simulation joint laboratory has been established for intelligent simulation, innovation, and research within the automotive sector, according to the companies.

“With over 40 years of collaboration, ESI Group and VW Group have built strong ties, including a fruitful partnership with FAW-VW since 2007,” says Francis Griffiths, executive vice-president, chief revenue officer at ESI Group. “This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing virtual simulation technology in the automotive sector. Together with FAW-Volkswagen, we aim to drive innovation and efficiency in intelligent simulation, materials research and development.”

“Today’s milestone event celebrates not only two decades of fruitful collaboration but also embarks on a new era of innovation in automotive virtual simulation with ESI,” says Deng Guohui, technical development director at FAW-VW. “This partnership signifies more than a formal agreement; it is a testament to our shared vision and commitment, aiming to pioneer intelligent simulation and materials research, setting new industry standards, and driving automotive safety and efficiency forward.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.