VIBES.experience 2025 – Introducing Hybrid Modular Engineering

On May 27–28, NVH experts from around the globe gathered in Munich for the VIBES.experience 2025, our annual signature event designed to set NVH in motion. With the theme “Hybrid Modular Engineering – enhance your test & simulation capabilities,” this year’s experience showcased how collaboration and innovation are shaping the future of our industry. 
 
From insightful keynotes to practical software sessions and authentic Bavarian networking, the event brought together the brightest minds in NVH — all aligned with the mission of pushing the boundaries of NVH. 

50 NVH professionals attended from leading global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers including BMW, Volvo, Hyundai, Nexteer, Stellantis, and Mercedes-Benz, among others. With an overall rating of 8.8/10, VIBES.experience 2025 was praised for its expert-level content, interactive format, and strong community atmosphere. 
 
As David Lennström from Volvo put it: 
“The Vibes Experience was one of the best conferences I have attended! The program covered relevant topics, the event size allowed for great networking, and the visiting experts provided invaluable insights!” 

The event kicked off with a welcome address by Dennis de Klerk, who introduced the new flagship of VIBES.technology’s evolving vision: Hybrid Modular Engineering — a new approach to combining test and simulation for greater flexibility and performance. 

Then it was time for our guest speakers to take the stage, starting with the official keynote by Laurent Gagliardini, former Stellantis now founder. 
In his talk, “Structure-borne Noise and FRFs: A Long Time History,” Laurent delivered a deep and engaging exploration of the physical properties of Frequency Response Functions (FRFs), their role in noise engineering, and the evolution of techniques such as equivalent sources and MIMO applications. He contrasted blocked forces vs. operational forces, reflected on the state-of-the-art methods enabled by VIBES.technology, and offered insights into the future of NVH modelling. With a perspective shaped by decades of OEM experience and new entrepreneurial ventures, Laurent set a high bar for technical depth and future-focused discussion. 

On his experience during the VIBES.experience, Laurent said:
“Your event was fresh air for me. Meaning a renewal of the NVH community, involving mostly under-40 attendees. I was happy to meet ‘young’ NVH engineers with the ‘good spirit’ that I like. Curiosity mixed with good technical background and practical concerns. The balance between presentations and breaks was also excellent, allowing many personal exchanges. Networking on the technical level is something really important for engineers to get confident in what they do today and figure out how they could improve their practice. Thank you for making it possible!”

Following the keynote, other inspiring voices in the NVH field took the stage:

• JunGu Kim (Hyundai): “Vehicle Development Strategy to Improve NVH Performance with Dynamic Substructuring”
• Damien Piranda (Stellantis): “Car Electric Powertrain Integration: SBN Contribution and High Frequency Synthesis”
• Nora Brodmann (Mercedes-Benz): “Acoustic Pathway Analysis for Airborne and Structure-Borne Noise in EVs” 

After lunch, VIBES.technology took the spotlight:

• Eric Pasma unveiled our product roadmap and latest software developments.
• Eleonora Cesari introduced the brand-new VIBES.KnowledgeHub — our new e-learning environment for engineers, packed with software training, solution guidance, and certification tools. Keep reading for more details! 

The day concluded with interactive roundtable discussions, and in the evening, participants headed to Giesinger Bräu for networking, local beer tasting, and some good old-fashioned table football. 

Stefan Schubert from BMW Group said:
“I really enjoyed the format: An uplifting mix of conference, product launch and come together with colleagues working on the same issue – worldwide.” 

The momentum continued into day 2 with more inspiring talks:

• David Lennström (Volvo): “From Test Bench to In-Car NVH Predictions of Electric Drive Unit NVH”
• Logan Brueck (Nexteer): “Nexteer Blocked Force Measurement: History of a Supplier’s Use of Blocked Force and Its Future Applications”
• MunHwan Cho (Hyundai): “Source Identification of Vehicle Road Noise through Blocked Forces of Rolling Tires” 

Participants also explored the outcomes of the Day 1 roundtables, viewed and tested (new) features in software demonstrations, or choose to spend some more time networking — buzzing with new ideas and connections.

As Junmin Park (HMETC) shared:
“I had a truly memorable experience. The technical presentations and networking sessions were particularly impressive… and the table football definitely added to the fun! Two days simply wasn’t enough.” 

At VIBES.experience 2025, we officially launched the VIBES.KnowledgeHub — a central platform designed to help engineers master NVH. 
 
In the KnowledgeHub, you’ll find:
🔍 VIBES Solutions: Deep dives into methodology and step-by-step application 
💻 Software Trainings: Practical, hands-on lessons to boost your workflow 
📜 Certifications: Prove your knowledge and grow your credentials 
🛠️ Software Releases: Stay current with updates, release notes, and webinars 
 
Whether you’re new to NVH or an advanced user of model-based development, the KnowledgeHub makes staying sharp easier than ever. 

Dr. Jan Hermann (Bosch) mentioned this about the KnowledgeHub and event:
“The conference had very interesting industry talks and a good selection of speakers. I appreciated the open-minded discussions and Hybrid Modular Engineering as focus topic. You have created a comfortable atmosphere to openly share thoughts and experiences. The round table discussions really helped, and this was at least as important as the talks and presentations. The Knowledge Hub certainly sounds like a good idea!” 

VIBES.experience 2025 confirmed once again the value of community, collaboration, and shared expertise. We’re already gearing up for the next edition — and with the VIBES.KnowledgeHub now live, the learning won’t stop here! 
 
Let’s keep setting NVH in motion — together.