Excellence is not an act, but a habit, as is the NVH of electric vehicles

More than 2300 years ago, Aristotle said: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” This being said, one must be thoughtful in selecting habits. When following est…

Predicting wheel loads by combining test and simulation

Predicting wheel loads by combining test and simulation

Enrico Risaliti explains his scientific work on developing a new model-based virtual sensing method combining test and simulation.

Outstanding system and full vehicle NVH? It is all about integration!

Russian babushka dolls are designed to fit inside one another, revealing each time a smaller figure inside. Auto manufacturers and suppliers also design “objects-within-objects”. Like the matriarch d…

Reduce test setup time & boost FRF testing with Qsources

To manufacturers, properly assessing the  acoustic performance of a new vehicle design is of prime importance. And so is fast and accurate FRF testing.
 
In order to evaluate and quanti…

Happy Automotive Testing Expo Year 2018!

As I am writing those lines, the  days of 2017 are fading out. 2018 is around the corner. May I already wish you a year full of happiness, joyful moments with family and friends, and much, much …

Why is interior pass-by noise a promising solution for new vehicle noise regulations?

Learn how UTAC-CERAM in Linas-Montlhéry tackles the new vehicle noise regulations using interior pass-by noise testing procedures.

Increase quality perception with outstanding powertrain acoustics

Today’s vehicles aim at being more energy efficient whilst remaining durable, powerful and less noisy. The most challenging factor among these performance requirements is noise, vibration & harsh…

Innovative automatic transmissions by PUNCH Powerglide

How can an automatic transmission manufacturer tackle the challenges of keeping pace with rapid product innovation while expanding its footprint on the global market?
 
For PUNCH Powerglide,…

Localize noise issues: the magic of acoustic cameras

Can you localize sound sources with your bare ears? Try it and you might find the exercise trickier than you thought. You’ll probably be able to say whether the sound comes from the left or righ…