MIRA and Brüel & Kjær collaboration to drive improvement in vehicle NVH engineering solutions

Nov. 8, 2010 - PRLog -- This alliance recognises the challenge of meeting increasing vehicle refinement objectives during shorter development schedules and brings together MIRA’s engineering expertise with Brüel & Kjær’s latest sound and vibration measurement technology to create an enhanced NVH solution for automotive manufacturers.

“In Brüel & Kjær we have gained a partner with an unsurpassed understanding of the factors contributing to NVH as well as access to a suite of industry-leading solutions,” said MIRA CEO Dr George Gillespie at the contract signing in Copenhagen.

“This partnership represents a significant investment for both businesses and will not only allow us to provide the most comprehensive measurement and analysis service possible but affords MIRA the ability to develop future NVH solutions that will be highly desirable to our customers.”

Brüel & Kjær Managing Director, Lars Rønn, added: “This collaboration matches the world-class automotive engineering capabilities of MIRA with the NVH solution expertise of Brüel & Kjær, enabling the delivery of integrated NVH development and troubleshooting solutions to automotive manufacturers and suppliers.”

In addition to knowledge transfer between the two businesses, the agreement will see MIRA upgrade their solutions by purchasing a range of equipment from Brüel & Kjær (including two 24 channel PULSE data acquisition & analysis systems and a desk top NVH Vehicle Simulator) who will provide training and technical support as well as access to its extensive network in China.

The state-of-the-art equipment offers numerous technical advantages to users including increased accuracy and the ability to design and demonstrate the noise characteristics of a new vehicle by driving a ‘virtual’ version first – negating the need for expensive, time consuming prototyping and maximising evaluation efficiency.

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For further information regarding MIRA or to arrange an interview please contact: Tom Rawlings or Stuart Humphreys on: T: 0121 265 2760 or e-mail tom.rawlings@grayling.com

For Brüel & Kjær related issues please contact Heather Wilkins, T: +44 1763 255 780 or e-mail: heather.wilkins@bksv.com

Notes to Editors
To view some of the Brüel & Kjær equipment that MIRA will be using, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKoHJINOMkI


MIRA limited is a world-leader in advanced engineering, research and product testing. Over the past 62 years it has grown into a truly international organisation with facilities located around the world. MIRA’s work spans the Automotive, Defence, Aerospace and Rail industries and includes the development of ground-breaking low carbon vehicle (LCV) technologies.

NB: MIRA is no longer known as the Motor Industry Research Association

Brüel & Kjær is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of sound and vibration measurement systems. Brüel & Kjær helps its partners and customers measure and manage the quality of sound and vibration in products and the environment. Focus areas are automotive businesses, ground transportation, aerospace, space, defence, airport environment, urban environment, telecom, and audio. Brüel & Kjær has an unparalleled portfolio of sound and vibration measuring equipment and is a renowned deliverer of innovative instrumentation solutions, including NVH vehicle simulators, pass-by noise systems, sound quality assessment, and noise source location.

Brüel & Kjær is a subsidiary of UK-based Spectris plc that employs around 6000 people worldwide in its 13 business units. Brüel & Kjær has 1150 employees worldwide, and is represented by sales offices and agents in 55 countries.

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World-leading manufacturer and supplier: sound and vibration solutions for environmental noise measurements, building acoustics, vibration measurements and quality control for use in the automotive, aerospace, consumer industries, local authorities