#230 – Santosh Kottalgi | Ansys – Simulation for Improved NVH Performance

Santosh Kottalgi discusses the critical aspects of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) in automotive engineering, emphasizing its growing importance in vehicle design. He explains the core principles of vibration and acoustics, the various sources of noise in vehicles, and how engineers approach optimization. The discussion also covers the role of simulation in detecting and mitigating production problems, the integration of AI in NVH studies, and the challenges posed by electrified propulsion systems. Santosh highlights the need for active sound management in electric vehicles and the future trends in NVH and vehicle design. Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/buildingbetter/santoshkottalgi Edison Manufacturing Exchange: https://brandonbartneck.substack.com/publish/home\ linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ https://www.ansys.com/events/transportation-summit https://www.linkedin.com/in/santoshkottalgi/ https://www.ansys.com/ Takeaways NVH is becoming increasingly important in vehicle design. Understanding vibration and acoustics is essential for engineers. Engineers typically address individual noise problems before integrating solutions. Simulation significantly reduces the time needed for product testing. AI can enhance the efficiency of NVH simulations. Active sound design helps create a desirable auditory experience in vehicles. Tire noise is a major concern for electric vehicles. The perception of sound is crucial for driver comfort. Each vehicle component must meet specific noise and vibration criteria. Creating a unique sound signature for vehicles is becoming necessary. Santosh Bio: Santosh Kottalgi is a Principal Application Engineer at Ansys, Inc. Over 18 years, Santosh has gained extensive experience in Automotive, Aero, Electronics, and industrial engineering, collaborating with research engineers from startups to Fortune 500 OEM companies. He specializes in NVH and Acoustics with Multiphysics analysis for vehicle electrification and other automotive applications. Company description When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. Building Better Building Better with Brandon Bartneck is focused on the people, products, and companies that are creating a better tomorrow, often in the transportation and manufacturing sectors. This show was previously called the Future of Mobility podcast. I aim to have real, human conversations to explore what these leaders and innovators are doing, why and how they’re doing it, and what we can learn from their experiences. If you care about making an impact then this show might be for you. Topics include manufacturing, production, assembly, autonomous driving, electric vehicles, hydrogen and fuel cells, impact, leadership, and more. Edison Manufacturing and Engineering: Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don’t neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods.