Tires are far more than just rubber meeting the road—they’re a critical system influencing every aspect of vehicle ride and comfort. In vertical dynamics, tires serve as the first line of defense, absorbing road roughness and working in harmony with suspension springs and shock absorbers to deliver optimal comfort and performance. But tire performance extends…
Why “Accelerated Drive (Pass-By)” Conditions Demand Special Attention in Tread Pattern Design In tire development, pass-by noise testing tells only part of the story. The real challenge emerges under acceleration — the “Accelerated Drive” scenario — where torque transmission dramatically changes tire behavior and amplifies noise generation. Here are some critical insights from tire-pavement interaction…
Dear Engineering Community, I’m thrilled to share exciting news from NVH Consulting LLC! Kicking off 2026 with my first international business trip of the year, I traveled to Korea in January to deliver a comprehensive 3-day seminar and interactive lecture series on Tire NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) technology. The sessions brought together a talented…
Dear Engineering Community, Excited to kick off the Winter 2026 semester at Oakland University, where I’m once again teaching my Vehicle Dynamics course to a group of 36 highly motivated students! This marks my 17th year leading this class, and the passion never fades—it’s a true joy to share the intricacies of vehicle handling, stability,…
Dear Engineering Community, Over the past 35+ years, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to R&D in Brake and Tire Technology, with a strong focus on NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), Acoustics, and the intricate interactions of these systems with the vehicle. This has given me a unique depth of engineering expertise in two critical…
Michigan, USA – October 14, 2025 – NVH Consulting LLC, a unique provider of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) solutions for the automotive industry, is proud to announce its launch through a new advertisement video. Founded by Johann Pankau, a seasoned engineering manager with over 35 years at global leaders like Continental (Germany/USA), ITT Teves,…