20-21 September 2016, Manchester, UK

Automotive ACOUSTICS& VIBRATION

International Forum

THE LARGEST OEM REPRESENTATION IN A UNIQUE INTERACTIVEGLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE ACOUSTICS & VIBRATION CONFERENCE

Organized by

AGENDA | SEPTEMBER 2016

To Register: T+44 1618 841 208, +44 161 768 0059 | E info@internect.co.uk www.internect.co.uk/content/3/international-forum-automotive-acousticsvibration-nvh-/

VENUE: Radisson Blu

Ηοtel Manchester Airport

SPONSORS:

“One of the best Forums I have been to with respectto networking opportunities. Very well organised”

Tony Shepperson, Head Acoustics UK, Ltd.

“Great networking opportunity and chance to seehigh quality presentations”

Marco Tarabra, Ferrari S.p.A.

“A very helpful event for business development”Nicolas Driot, Tenneco

“Great to meet delegates from all the OEMs and todiscuss with all the important players in the market.”

Dani Cherkassky, Silentium Ltd.

“Great selection of technical presentations which areabsolutely relevant with regards to today’s and to-morrow’s main challenges for NVH. The presence ofall European OEMs was well appreciated“ 

Benjamin Bernard, Porsche Engineering GmbH

Testimonials from our Forum in 2015:

Aaron HankinsonSenior Manager for Whole Vehicle Vibro-Acoustic & Sound DesignJaguar Land Rover, UK

Jonathan LayfieldHead of Vehicle Physics, Bent-ley Motors Limited, UK

Marco Tarabra, Head of Acoustics, Ferrari S.p.A., Italy

Per-Olof SturessonDirector, Noise & Vibration Center, Volvo Car Group, Sweden

Prof. Stephen ElliottProfessor, ISVR University of Southampton, UK

Scientific Committee & Keynote Speakers:

With featured experts, among others, from:

Over 100 exper ts from over 53 companies and 13 countries attended our Forum in 2015, among which:Bentley Motors Limited, Audi AG, Bugatti, Volvo Cars, Ferrari S.p.A, Ford, Nissan Technical Centre, Daimler AG, Scania, PSA PeugeotCitroen, Aston Martin Lagonda, Jaguar Land Rover, ISVR University of Southampton, Porsche Engineering GmbH, Huyndai Motor Co.,Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre, Head Acoustics, WSBL, Mueller-BBM, MSC Software, Siemens, Bruel & Kjaer, ANSYS, Visisonics,Silentium, Altair Engineering, Trelleborg, Tectonic Elements, Acrapovic d.d., ASDEC University of Leicester, Automotive Insulations Ltd.,Autoneum Management AG, AWTC-EUR, Campbell Associates, Continental Automotive GmbH, DTR VMS Ltd., ESI UK Ltd., FEV GmbH.,G.R.A.S Sound & Vibration UK., Ltd., Konzept-X GmbH, Magna Powertrain ECS, Mecaplast Group., MTS Systems Ltd., NextEV, PolytecLtd., Pritex Ltd., Prodrive, Recticel, Ricardo MTC, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Ricardo UK Ltd.

Hear about the latest case studies on:► Development of different acoustic characters from

one exhaust architecture by Jaguar Land Rover► Active interior sound using the NVH driving

simulator by Hyundai► Engine sound enhancement for production cars

by PSA Group

Discover innovative concepts in:► Dynamic modelling of hypoid gears and predicting

vibration performance by Bentley Motors► Hybrid and Electric drives’ sound development

by NextEV

Learn about advanced technologies in:► Wind tunnel aero-acoustics and noise prediction

from Honda R&D and Ford Otosan

► e optimization of silencers for turbo- and su-percharger noise from Volvo Cars

► Head tracking for active sound control from theUniversity of Southampton

Join our interactive sessions and discuss withleading experts about: ► e impact of new pass-by-noise regulation –

led by Toyota Motor Europe► Lowering manufacturing costs with cost-efficient

NVH solutions- led by Ferrari, Bentley, JaguarLand Rover and Volvo Cars

► Combining acoustics and thermal performanceoptimization – led by Ferrari

► NVH in downsized turbo-charged engines &passive vs active sound technologies led by JaguarLand Rover, Bentley Motors and Hyundai

With 10 featured OEMsfrom 9 countries!

Welcome to the international ForumAutomotive Acoustics & Vibration - NVH 2016

Dear members of the Automotive Acoustics & Vibration - NVH Community,

After our highly successful 1st International Forum on AutomotiveAcoustics & Vibration in 2015 in which over 100 Decision Makers, Headsof Departments and Senior Experts from over 53 international compa-nies and 13 countries experienced a new, networking-intensive confer-ence format, it is a pleasure to host our 2nd NVH Forum, 20-21 Septemberin Manchester, UK.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in technical discussions with top-level industry experts through our unique interactive conference formatand gain insight into the latest case studies on powertrain and chassisNVH refinement, ANC technologies, sound branding, EV-HEV sound de-velopment, NVH simulation, CFD & wind tunnel testing, NVH for highperformance and sports cars as well as lightweight noise control mate-rials among many other topics.

Join our round table discussions, interactive sessions, evening work-shops and special evening event to exhaust your networking potentialin this 2-day exclusive event for automotive NVH experts.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Manchester!

Kind regards

Maria Nikolopoulou

Managing Directorinternect Limited, UK

CONFERENCE LOCATiON:

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester AirportChicago AvenueManchester AirportM90 3RA, United Kingdom

Our Sponsors & Exhibitors:MSC Software makes products that enable engineers to vali-date and optimize their designs using virtual prototypes. Customersin almost every part of manufacturing use our software to complement,and in some cases even replace the physical prototype “build and test”process that has traditionally been used in product design.

www.mscsoftware.com/en-uk/product/actran-acoustics

Brüel & Kjaer is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier ofsound and vibration measurement systems. We help customers measureand manage the quality of sound and vibration in their products andin the environnment. Focus areas are aerospace, space, defence, auto-motive, ground transportation, airport environment, urban environ-ment, telecom and audio. www.bksv.com

Exa Corporation’s visualization and simulation software helps de-signers and engineers produce better vehicles and equipment. As adesign evolves, Exa’s simulation software PowerFLOW accurately pre-dicts the operating performance of the proposed design while pro-viding actionable insight to optimize the performance of the product.

www.exa.com

Müller-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme is one of the world’sleading suppliers of vibroacoustic measurement technology, focusedon the acquisition, analysis and evaluation of dynamic data. Our tightpartnership with the automotive industry as well as our recognizedexpertise in acoustics and vibration results in innovative solutions andestablishes us as a strong partner for all NVH measurement and analy-sis requirements. For more information visit: www.muellerbbm-vas.com

HEAD acoustics Limited For over 28 years, HEAD acousticshas been a leading company in the area of head-related recording andplayback systems and aurally-accurate analysis of sound events, aswell as in the field of communication measurement technology. Inclose cooperation with the automotive industry, HEAD acoustics hasdeveloped hardware and software solutions for measuring andanalysing sound events on the basis of aurally-accurate recording andplayback systems, which have become today's industry standard. www.head-acoustics.de/eng/index.htm

HBM Prenscia leverages ReliaSoft and nCode software, training,and consulting to deliver solutions that enables engineers to efficientlytransform data into decisions. We are committed to the developmentof innovative concepts for improving reliability, availability, maintain-ability, safety, and durability, while reducing risk across a broad rangeof applications. www.hbmprenscia.com

The Genesis solutions allow the capture, tuning and analysis ofacoustic components. Aiding acoustic engineers to style sound ac-cording to needs and environment. GENESIS’s mission is to enablecompanies to give their products the advantages of great acoustic sig-nature. Providing unique customer experience, a distinctive signature,or reducing the acoustic annoyance for air, rail or road transportationsystems. Being smart, rather than simply reducing the noise level, byinvestigating components of sound and understanding, precisely, theinfluence each component has on perception. www.http://genesis-acoustics.com

INTERNATIONAL FORUM 8-9 November 2016, London, UKAERODYNAMICS

ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE

More information and to register:Online: www.internect.co.uk

Email: info@internect.co.ukPhone: +44 1618 841 208,

+44 161 768 0059

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities:Are you looking for effective means to:

• Raise the profile of your business

• Enhance the perception of your brandand to

• Interact with a targeted internationalparticipant field of your prospectiveand existing clients?

Are successful marketing strategies andfruitful networking opportunities amongyour biggest challenges?

With our strategic marketing campaignahead of the event we contribute to yourbrand recognition, positioning you as adominant supplier through verbal andonline means. At the conference we offeryou an excellent platform to display yoursolutions, services and products,network with your target audience andinfluence other companies’ budgeting.

How?Please contact us for detailedinformation: Tel.: +44 1618 841 208, +44 161 768 0059, Email: info@internect.co.uk

in this 2-day event you will have thechance to network with top-level expertsin the automotive aerodynamics commu-nity and hear about vehicle aerodynamicsperformance, active and passive flow con-trol for drag reduction, vehicle track test-ing, CFD, wind tunnel testing,aerodynamic design, WLTP, aero-thermaldevelopments for passenger cars, motor-sport and commercial vehicles amongmany other topics.

Upcoming event in 2016:

Jonathan LayfieldHead of Vehicle PhysicsBentley Motors Limited, UK

Aaron HankinsonSenior Manager for Whole Vehicle Vibro-Acoustic & Sound DesignJaguar Land Rover, UK

Dr. Kris Van de RostyneVehicle Performance Engineering Manager Noise & VibrationsToyota Motor Europe NV/SA R&D, Belgium

Marco TarabraHead of AcousticsFerrari S.p.A., Italy

Per-Olof SturessonDirector, Noise & Vibration CenterVolvo Car Group, Sweden

Alexandre NunesVehicle Attributes Senior ManagerNextEV, China

Magnus KnutssonPrincipal Engineer, Gas Exchange NVHVolvo Car Group, Sweden

Chris MillsManager NVH/Vehicle Test & Development NVHHyundai Motor Europe Technical CenterGmbH, Germany

Sean BiggsPrincipal Technical Specialist (Multi-BodySystems)Jaguar Land Rover, UK

Dr. Raymond CheungTechnical SpecialistPT-NVH-Sound QualityJaguar Land Rover, UK

Prof. Stephen ElliottProfessorISVR University of Southampton, UK

Ioannis KaragiannisTechnical Manager - Design AnalysisBentley Motors Limited, UK

Masashi MiyazawaAssistant Chief EngineerHonda R&D Co., Ltd., Japan

Laurent GagliardiniNVH ExpertPSA Group, France

Baran GümüşVehicle NVH CAE EngineerFord Otosan, Turkey

Andy JacksonFunctional Manager Powertrain NVHBentley Motors Limited, UK

FEATURED ExPERTS:

9:30-9:45 Welcome & opening speech by the organiser

Maria NikolopoulouManaging DirectorInternect Limited, UK

9:45-9:55 Keynote speech[Μorning session chaired by Jonathan Layfield]

Jonathan LayfieldHead of Vehicle PhysicsBentley Motors Limited, UK

9:55-10:25 Low speed brake shudder: Investigation of suspension sensitivity through a multi-body dynamics approach

Ioannis KaragiannisTechnical Manager - Design AnalysisBentley Motors Limited, UK

► Modal analysis - identification of critical modes/components► Time domain analysis under frequency dependent excitation► Correlation to vehicle measurements► Parametric studies - sensitivity analysis

11:40-12:10 Engine sound enhancement for production cars

Laurent GagliardiniNVH Expert, PSA Group, France

► Engine sound enhancement for series production► Feedback from a first experience► Sound quality requirements► ESE development technical issues

12:10-12:20 MSC software presentation

12:20-12:30 Müller-BBM presentation

12:30-13:00 Different acoustic characters from one exhaust architecture

Dr. Raymond CheungTechnical specialist PT-NVH-Sound QualityJaguar Land Rover, UK

► JLR product diversity and PT systems complexity► Desire to engineer different acoustic characters for exhausts

and minimize part counts► Simulation methods used at JLR powertrain► Future challenges and development for exhaust engineering

13:00-13:10 HEAD acoustics presentation

14:30-14:40 Keynote speech[Afternoon session chaired by Prof. Stephen Elliott]

Prof. Stephen ElliottProfessorISVR University of Southampton, UK

15:10-15:20 Εxa presentation

15:20-15:30 Brüel & Kjaer presentation

16:00-16:10 HBM Prenscia presentation

16:10-16:40 Head tracking for active sound controlProf. Stephen ElliottProfessorISVR University of Southampton, UK

► Zone of quiet for local active noise control► Headrest control system► Stability and performance limitations► Head tracking system

16:40-17:00 Closing remarks by the organisers and surprise lottery

Maria NikolopoulouManaging DirectorInternect Limited, UK

Internéct on faceboardReady for a picture?Discover who else is participating at the Forum and be discovered on our faceboard. Don’t forget your business cards!

8:30-9:30 Registration with coffee & tea

10:25-11:10 Interactive session: Internéct at speedIntroduce yourself to the other participants with this series of briefone to one meetings.Get to know the other delegates and “break the ice”.

11:10-11:40 Refreshment & networking break - Exhibition

17:30-19:00 Evening Workshops: Led by the Workshop leader, the aim ofthis session is to offer you the chance to interact with your peers, raisequestions, share views and opinions in a targeted participant field.

14:40-15:10 Interactive Session - Panel discussion: Assessing the impact of new pass-by-noise regulation

Dr. Kris Van de RostyneVehicle Performance Engineering Manager Noise & Vibrations

Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA R&D, Belgium► impact on body, tyre and powertrain► Trends in development & evaluation methods► Optimization strategies

13:10-14:30 Networking lunch - Εxhibition

15:30-16:00 Refreshment & networking break - Exhibition

17:00-17:30 Refreshment & networking break - Exhibition

20:00 Dinner and evening event Enjoy our evening get-together with your colleagues in arelaxed atmosphere with live music entertainment, dinnerand drinks.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Workshop A: NVH in downsized turbo-charged engines

Sean BiggsPrincipal Technical Specialist (Multi-Body Systems)Jaguar Land Rover, UK

Workshop B: Passive NVH solutions versus active sound technologies

Andy JacksonFunctional Manager Powertrain NVHBentley Motors Limited, UK

Chris MillsManager NVH / Vehicle Test & Development NVHHyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH, Germany

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Forum Day One / Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Forum Day Two/ Wednesday, 21 September 2016

9:30-9:40 Keynote speech[Morning session chaired by Aaron Hankinson]

Aaron HankinsonSenior Manager for Whole Vehicle Vibro-Acoustic & Sound DesignJaguar Land Rover, UK

9:40-10:10 Development of active interior sound using the NVH driving simulator

Chris MillsManager NVH/Vehicle Test & Development NVHHyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH, Germany

► Use of simulator for pre-development► Target setting► Jury evaluation► Hardware in the loop► Case study

10:10-10:40 Α perspective on NVH fundamentals for new energy vehicles

Alexandre NunesVehicle Attributes Senior ManagerNextEV, China

► Review on the overall vehicle NVH balancing EV and traditionalvehicle

► Consideration on NVH enablers, structure performance andisolation components

► Cross attributes balancing► Opportunities and challenges

11:10-11:40 Analysis on wind noise generated by edge and kink shape on a vehicle body panel

Masashi MiyazawaAssistant Chief EngineerHonda R&D Co., Ltd., Japan

► High-frequency wind noise► Noise generation mechanism► CFD simulation► Aeroacoustic measurement in wind tunnel

11:40-12:10 Wind noise prediction using hybrid methods for a full-body car at a far-field location

Baran GümüşVehicle NVH CAE EngineerFord Otosan, Turkey

► Aerodynamic noise prediction methods► Flow solution from CFD► FW-H method for far field noise calculation► Dealing with very large output files► Comparison with other methods and test

13:40-13:50 Keynote speech[Αfternoon session chaired by Per-Olof Sturesson]

Per-Olof SturessonDirector, Noise & Vibration CenterVolvo Car Group, Sweden

14:20-14:50 Advanced methods for optimization of silencers for turbo- and supercharger noise

Magnus KnutssonPrincipal Engineer, Gas Exchange NVHVolvo Car Group, Sweden

► Gas exchange NVH► Modelling of acoustic silencers using the linearized Navier

Stokes equations► Predicting fluid driven whistles► Design and optimization of non-fibrous resistive silencers

15:20-15:40 Closing remarks by the organiser

Maria NikolopoulouManaging DirectorInternect Limited, UK

9:00-9:30 Registration with coffee & tea

16:10-17:40 Evening Workshops: Led by the Workshop leader, the aim ofthis session is to offer you the chance to interact with your peers, raisequestions, share views and opinions in a targeted participant field.

15:40-16:10 Refreshment & networking break - Exhibition

13:50-14:20 interactive session - Panel discussion: Lowering manufacturing costs with cost-efficient NVH solutions – Pro- and contra of available NVH solutions and simulation tools

Chaired by our Scientific Committee:

► Main NVH challenges for OEMs and solutions they are looking for► Positive experiences and drawbacks of available NVH optimization tools► Enablers and technology trends in active sound design and passive noise

control solutions► Cost-efficient approaches for optimized noise performance

Per-Olof SturessonDirector, Noise & VibrationCenterVolvo Car Group, Sweden

Jonathan LayfieldHead of Vehicle PhysicsBentley Motors Limited,UK

Aaron HankinsonSenior Manager for WholeVehicle Vibro-Acoustic &Sound DesignJaguar Land Rover, UK

Marco TarabraHead of AcousticsFerrari S.p.A., Italy

10:40-11:10 Refreshment & networking break - Exhibition

12:10-13:40 Networking lunch - Εxhibition

14:50-15:20 Interactive Session- Team debate with Q&As

Collaborate with your teammates from different companiesand share your views in a lively debate while asking and an-swering mutually agreed questions.

Workshop C: Combining acoustics & thermal performance optimisation

Marco TarabraHead of AcousticsFerrari S.p.A., Italy

Workshop D: NVH fundamentals on the electricdrives development

Alexandre NunesVehicle Attributes SeniorManagerNextEV, China

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