Characterize → Predict → Explore: The component-based Transfer Path Analysis & Virtual Prototyping masterclass 2027
As products become more complex and development timelines continue to shrink, NVH engineers are moving beyond the traditional “Build → Measure → React” approach toward a new workflow: Characterize → Predict → Explore. By combining invariant component characterization, blocked forces, and dynamic substructuring techniques, engineers can create hybrid virtual prototypes that predict system-level NVH performance before physical prototypes exist. This shift enables earlier design exploration, reduces reliance on late-stage troubleshooting, and accelerates the transition to virtual prototyping. The 2027 component-based Transfer Path Analysis & Virtual Prototyping Masterclass is designed to help engineers adopt these methods through hands-on training in the latest techniques and workflows available in Simcenter Testlab.
Build → Measure → React
For a long time, this has been the mantra of NVH engineers. If you wanted to know what the NVH performance was of a particular product configuration or design, you had to build a physical prototype, measure its performance in operation, and finally decide what to do with the results.
Today, that approach is no longer sustainable. Products are becoming more complex while development time budgets are simultaneously shrinking. That is why NVH engineers across all industries are shifting to a new mantra:
Characterize → Predict → Explore
This new approach exploits recent advancements in invariant component characterization using blocked forces and virtual assembly using dynamic substructuring techniques. Component data from test and simulation is combined in a hybrid virtual prototyping workflow to predict system-level NVH performance at any stage of development. As a result, NVH engineers can replace late-stage troubleshooting on physical prototypes by early-stage design exploration using virtual prototypes instead.
At Siemens, we want you to succeed in adopting this new NVH development approach. That is why we are excited to announce the 12th edition of the Component-based Transfer Path Analysis & Virtual Prototyping masterclass, taking place on March 16–19, 2027 at our Simcenter Testing Solutions headquarters in Leuven, Belgium.
What is this masterclass?
The Component-based Transfer Path Analysis (C-TPA) & Virtual Prototyping masterclass is a 4-day live event that is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools required to navigate the transition from physical prototypes to virtual prototypes in NVH development.
Siemens will bring you up to speed on the fundamentals and latest advancements in hybrid virtual prototyping methodology, with expert techniques and best practices for a wide range of industry application cases. The methodology will then be put into practice with over 9 hours of hands-on workshops combining physical measurements and data processing in Simcenter Testlab. This format offers you first-hand experience and practical insights that are immediately applicable in your own NVH engineering workflows.
In addition, this masterclass offers an opportunity to learn from industry leaders and network with peers. We have invited 3 guest speakers to share their experience and advice in adopting hybrid virtual prototyping methodology.
This will be the 12th edition in a series of worldwide masterclasses that have already been attended by over 300 engineers from 18 countries. See for yourself how past attendees described the experience in their own words:
What is new in 2027?
Siemens is rapidly expanding its offering for hybrid virtual prototyping in Simcenter Testlab with every new software release. This edition of the masterclass will cover several exciting new capabilities, such as:
- Efficient FRF testing using Shaker Acquisition in Testlab Neo
- Reciprocal FRF measurements in space-constrained conditions using Simcenter Qsources acoustic exciters
- Automated characterization of component blocked forces and interface FRFs using Automated component model extraction (AutoCMX)
- Smooth and targeted stabilization of force estimation via Matrix Inversion using new regularization methods
- Rapid component modification and design exploration in Virtual Prototype Assembly using Sensitivity Analysis
- Immersive real-time auralization of virtual prototypes using Testlab NVH Simulator
This edition will also introduce a new optional fourth half-day for attendees who want to learn about next-level techniques for hybrid virtual prototyping in Simcenter Testlab, such as:
- Component FRF modeling in impossible boundary conditions using FBS Decoupling
- Evaluating source-receiver contributions based on complex and injected powers
- Implementing an automated hybrid virtual prototyping process
- Integrating hybrid virtual prototyping into AI workflows and agents
Ready to participate?
This masterclass emphasizes interactive learning with hands-on workshops using dedicated hardware and software setups. Therefore, seats are strictly limited to ensure the best possible learning experience for each participant.
Are you ready to embark on the industry shift towards hybrid virtual prototyping? Then don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed for the journey!
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