NVH Consulting LLC Adds Industry Experts Elmar Fuchs and Dr. Djamil Boulahbal to Enhance Automotive NVH and Brake Technology Services
Detroit, MI – August 10, 2025 – NVH Consulting LLC, a unique provider of automotive engineering solutions specializing in noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) consulting, brake technology, and durability engineering, is excited to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals to its team. This strategic expansion bolsters the company’s expertise and expands its offerings to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry.
The new team members joining NVH Consulting LLC include:
- Elmar Fuchs, former Chief Engineer of Brake System Development at Continental, with extensive experience in innovative brake technologies, system integration, and vehicle-specific brake design. Elmar is holding a master’s degree from Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany
- Dr. Djamil Boulahbal, Senior Engineering Expert in NVH and Durability, recognized for his groundbreaking research and applications in vehicle performance optimization, structural dynamics, and vibration analysis. Djamil is holding a PhD and master’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in USA
With these additions, NVH Consulting LLC’s team now possesses over 100 years of combined global automotive engineering experience, enabling the firm to offer superior NVH consulting services, brake engineering solutions, and durability enhancements to clients around the world.
Alongside this team growth, NVH Consulting LLC is broadening its automotive engineering service portfolio with specialized capabilities in key areas:
Brake Technology Services
- Brake system layout and dimensioning for optimal performance
- Vehicle-specific design of brake system components
- Testing according to customer specifications and industry standards
- Electric parking brake dimensioning and design
- Dyno testing for brake performance evaluation
- Brake NVH analysis to reduce noise and vibration
- Vehicle integration for seamless brake system implementation
Engineering Tools and NVH Solutions
- NVH testing using Head Acoustics tools for precise noise and vibration assessment
- Shaker PSD profiles for Accelerated Durability Validation of electronic components, HVAC systems, and sensors
- Structural Dynamics analysis and optimization for enhanced vehicle durability
- Vehicle sensitivity analysis to tire and brake excitation
- Vibration diagnostic systems with advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
- 6-Sigma and statistical data processing for reliable engineering outcomes
This expansion empowers NVH Consulting LLC to address complex challenges in automotive NVH engineering, brake technology innovation, and durability testing, delivering innovative solutions that drive efficiency and performance.
“We are thrilled to welcome Elmar Fuchs and Dr. Djamil Boulahbal to NVH Consulting LLC,” said Johann Pankau, Founder of NVH Consulting LLC. “Their deep expertise in brake systems, NVH analysis, and durability engineering perfectly complements our commitment to providing top-tier consulting services that foster innovation in the automotive sector.”
For more information on NVH Consulting LLC’s comprehensive services in NVH engineering, brake technology, and automotive durability solutions, visit https://www.nvhconsultingllc.com.
We look forward to collaborating on your next automotive engineering project!
About NVH Consulting LLC
NVH Consulting LLC is a Michigan-based engineering firm focused on noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) solutions for the automotive industry, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Established in January 2025 by Johann Pankau, a 35-year veteran from Continental, the company excels in vehicle chassis, tire NVH, and brake system engineering. Services encompass design, testing, simulation, ride comfort optimization, durability validation, psychoacoustics, and custom training to elevate performance and user experiences.
Media Contact:
- Johann Pankau
- NVH Consulting LLC
- Email: johann.pankau@nvhconsultingllc.com
