Unparalleled tire testing center rolls forward

A person sitting behind a computer screen watching an indoor tire testing machine

The Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation has created a first-of-its-kind tire testing technology that replicates roadway conditions in a controlled environment. This tire testing technology, known as Asphaltant, is a custom surface that brings the asphalt texture of public roadways to an indoor testing machine.

Join GCAPS at the International Tire Technology Expo 2025!

Four tires sitting in the rain with lightning strikes in the background

GCAPS is excited to announce our attendance at the International Tire Technology Expo on March 4-6, 2025, at Deutsche Messe in Hannover, Germany! Visit us at Booth 4031 in Hall 20 to learn about our best-in-class tire testing facilities and how we can improve your tire and vehicle development process, including our most recent advancements.

Fall 2024 Newsletter

A photo of a car where the left side is real and the right side is simulated

Autumn is upon us, marking the beginning of the beloved holiday season. With Thanksgiving around the corner, GCAPS is extremely fortunate to have forward thinking client partners! We are thankful for receiving their vote of confidence in the form of important transformational execution within their tool chains.

Driving Forces: Veronda Osborne

Veronda Osborne

Over her last 12 years at GCAPS as the Business Manager, Veronda Osborne has had a role in every aspect of the organization. With responsibilities including fiscal administration, human resources, purchasing, shipping and receiving, Veronda is one of the Driving Forces behind GCAPS’ success and has a positive impact on every business operation.

Winter 2024 Newsletter

Jon Darab and Evan Lowe

We start the new year with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Our focus remains steadfast on offering exemplary services and robust solutions to improve the performance of the mobility of people and things. 

Process of Mobility: Scenario

Scenario

The scenario step is the start of the entire process, like the first domino in the chain reaction. Errors in this step can lead to the remaining steps being inaccurate. Scenario is a combination of the operational driving domain (ODD) and the surrounding actors (e.g., other vehicles, pedestrians), both dynamic and static.