Don’t miss the Component-based Transfer Path Analysis & Virtual Prototyping Masterclass 2025!
What’s hot in the Automotive industry right now?
One of the core trends is the digitalization of NVH development. The automotive industry is looking towards more digital and scalable methods for component development and integration as full-vehicle physical prototype testing in under increasing pressure. Recognizing our role as an NVH testing solution provider, Siemens has worked on providing a modern, state-of-the-art platform for ‘invariant’ component characterization and (hybrid) virtual prototyping using Component-based Transfer Path Analysis (C-TPA) over the last few years.
In 2024, these efforts finally culminated in a global series of masterclasses which brought together industry experts and professionals to explore the latest advancements in virtual prototyping, gain experience via hands-on workshops and exchange ideas via networking events. All together, these events reached an astounding 307 engineers from 18 countries! Here’s what they had to say:
I am overwhelmed by the complexity and quality of tools that are provided today (…) I would highly recommend anyone who didn’t have the chance to attend to get a hold of one of the sessions, and I hope it will become a regular event in the future.
Michael Sturm – Senior NVH Specialist & Research Engineer at Bosch USA
We’re back, baby!
We’re thrilled to announce that by popular demand the Component-based Transfer Path Analysis & Virtual Prototyping Masterclass will be returning in 2025! It will run from 18 – 20 November at our headquarters in Leuven, Belgium.
Are you interested in digitalized NVH development using the latest and greatest of virtual prototyping technology? Then don’t miss this opportunity to attend this updated edition of a highly successful event!
What’s new in 2025?
Whether you are a newcomer looking to get started with virtual prototyping technology, or a returning participant looking to keep up with the latest developments and capabilities, the 2025 edition of our masterclass has been tailored for you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Experience a groundbreaking new solution for automated component characterization
A particular highlight will be the introduction of a new solution for automated component characterization according to ISO 20270. Are you familiar with blocked forces methodology, but looking to scale up the process to huge quantities of components? This solution will provide accurate and consistent results in a fraction of the time you are spending today!
See what the industry is up to
As before, several external guest speakers will provide valuable perspectives from industry and academia on virtual prototyping. We look forward to the contributions from:
Olivier Aubry, NVH Specialist at Sanden
“Why and how Sanden developed an In-situ-TPA Blocked Force characterization method for electric compressors on testbenches”
Dr. Joshua Meggitt, Lecturer in Acoustical Engineering at University of Salford
“Analysis of uncertainty in TPA and virtual prototyping”
Junmin Park, Senior Engineer at Hyundai Motors
“Sensitivity Analysis for Roadnoise using a Virtual Assembly based on Test-Simulation Hybrid Model with Wheel-Tire Blocked Force”
Learn by doing
We’ve listened to your feedback to put more emphasis on opportunities for practical learning. That’s why our updated agenda features over 8 hours of hands-on workshops! Bring your laptop, we’ll provide the hardware and software you need to experience the latest and greatest of virtual prototyping technology with expert guidance.
Keep up with the latest developments
Virtual prototyping is a fast-moving technology, meaning that there are always new insights and capabilities to brush up on. This edition will focus particularly on how to improve the efficiency of your NVH test processes through two main themes.
Automation and AI-assistance: spend your mental effort where it matters. The latest Testlab release (2506) contains many new improvements which automate various steps of the NVH testing process, which ultimately helps engineers maximize the data quality they can extract with minimal effort.
A notable example is an automated process to clean up experimental data to eliminate spurious peaks in virtual prototype prediction results. This unique method will be presented at Aachen Acoustics Colloquium this year.
Modernized workflows: in addition to support from automation, engineers need simple and intuitive workflows to help them perform analyses quickly and efficiently. That is why we are introducing modernized workflows in Simcenter Testlab Neo that make it easy for you to draw valuable conclusions from your data.
A particular highlight is the new Transfer Path Analysis workbook, which drastically simplifies the process of creating TPA models, and repeatably applying and comparing them across datasets.
Expand your network
This event will bring together a global community of test and CAE NVH engineers from a wide range of OEMs and suppliers. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with peers and experts!
Sounds good?
Are you ready to be a part of this exciting event? Make sure to register on time using the link below. Seats are limited!
Can’t attend in Leuven? Check out our local masterclasses hosted 14-16 October 2025 at Lucid Motors in California, United States and 4-6 November at Siemens Industry Software in Seoul, Korea. Preliminary agenda: United States / Korea. Registration: United States / Korea.
We look forward to welcoming you!
