Driver and passenger comfort is essential for success in the automotive industry. Excessive noise and vibration can be caused by aerodynamics or mechanical and electrical systems, and when this is experienced inside the cabin it can be unpleasant or even unsafe.
SGS’s noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) services study the effects of noise and vibration inside a vehicle. While noise and vibration can be measured easily, harshness is more subjective. We test and measure the following factors, to ascertain their effect on the passenger and driver experience inside the vehicle:
We partner leading original equipment manufacturers in the automotive industry including Ford, BMW, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz and test against an exhaustive list of International and manufacturers’ standards for noise vibration and harshness.