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,…
Akron, OH – September 29, 2025 – NVH Consulting proudly announces its attendance at the prestigious 44th Annual Meeting and Conference of The Tire Society, held from September 23-25, 2025, at the Jean Hower Taber Student Union Ballroom on the University of Akron campus. This year’s event, themed “Rolling Towards Sustainability: Tires for A Greener…