Elevating vehicle development using validated virtual models
Javier Gutierrez from Applus+ IDIADA and Mauro Cavalletti from VI-grade discuss how parametric virtual models in VI-CarRealTime can change your approach to vehicle development.
Acoustics
Achieving personalized in-vehicle sound zones with actuator-based headrests
Continental Engineering Service presents the Ac2ated Sound solution, which leverages electrodynamic actuators to activate existing vehicle structures, transforming them into high-quality sound radiators.
AI-based acoustic anomaly detection and classification with IAV SonicSeek®
IAV’s Alexander Roy and Jan Baumann discuss a new approach for detecting and classifying anomalous noises, especially in automotive applications.
Driving design decisions: unlocking multi-attribute simulation
Dave Bogema of VI-grade explains how to use a simulator to bridge the gap between objective data and subjective customer experiences.
Lightweight and sustainable solutions for electric vehicle acoustics
Dow’s Mehtap Kaplan and Karou Aou present innovative and sustainable acoustic solutions for today’s complex interior and exterior vehicle applications.
The right solution at the right time: scalable driving simulators, from DESKTOP to DiM500
VI-grade’s Michael Hoffmann provides an in-depth overview of a scalable family of driving simulators, from the desktop-based simulators to the DiM500.
Innovative polyurethane solutions for automotive sustainability challenges
Huntsman’s Shpresa Kotaji and Christian Aguilar explain how innovative polyurethane solutions can help automotive manufacturers to reduce their materials carbon footprint.
An introduction to IEC 61000-4-7 and grid harmonics measurement
HBK’s Tom Kevenaar explains how recent changes to the power grid affect power quality following the introduction of the IEC 61000-4-7 standard.
Innovative services solutions for tire NVH engineering
Dave Bogema and Rabah Hadjit explain how the combined services solutions of VI-grade and HBK support tire NVH engineering for noise source characterization, exterior noise and subjective evaluation of virtual prototypes.
The hidden world of the composite chassis
BASF’s Chris Korson explains the benefits of using composite chassis solutions in modern vehicles, especially when developing electric vehicle architectures.
How to achieve the right sound (and vibration) in electrified vehicles
VI-grade’s Dave Bogema demonstrates how NVH virtual prototypes accelerate the product development process for electrified vehicles.
Benchmarking the Toyota Mirai 2 – insight into the latest fuel cell technology
Dr Marius Walters and Alexander Koch share details of FEV’s Toyota Mirai 2 fuel cell vehicle (FCV) benchmarking study.
NVH aspects of electric drive unit development and vehicle integration
Experts from FEV discuss a host of EV-specific NVH considerations, ranging from occupant comfort to pedestrian safety across a full complement of on-road vehicles.
(Future) passenger car interior concepts
BASF’s Mark Staniford explains how the change of mobility will affect the car’s interior and compares today’s necessities with those of the future.
Hyundai IONIQ 5: the new benchmark for mid-sized sports utility electric vehicles?
AVL’s Georg Schrank evaluate the IONIQ 5’s overall performance and discuss how it measures up to its rivals.
Reinventing the in-vehicle sound experience using actuators instead of loudspeakers
Continental’s Frédéric Daudé and Jens Friedrich discuss the Ac2ated Sound concept, which replaces a full speaker setup with a few small actuators to create a high-end, immersive in-vehicle sound experience.
The future of autonomous and electric vehicle acoustics: how to create a quiet, comfortable ride
Experts from Dow MobilityScience™ discuss how OEMs can offer more sustainable ways to tackle dampening at various frequencies, temperatures and applications.