NVH Consulting LLC, Specialized Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Engineering Services for Automotive, Aerospace, and Consumer Electronics

Auburn Hills, Michigan – August 10, 2025 – NVH Consulting LLC, a newly established Michigan-based firm, is proud to announce its launch, offering expert noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) engineering services. Founded in January 2025 by seasoned industry expert Johann Pankau, the company leverages over 35 years of global automotive experience to tackle key challenges in vehicle performance, ride comfort optimization, and acoustic engineering. NVH Consulting LLC extends its NVH solutions to the automotive sector as well as other industries like aerospace and consumer electronics.

Dedicated to improving driving experiences and overall product performance through innovative NVH engineering, NVH Consulting LLC provides a full range of tailored services. Building on Pankau's extensive background in automotive research and development, the firm specializes in vehicle chassis NVH, tire NVH analysis, brake systems (including conventional and electronic), and comprehensive full-vehicle NVH evaluations.

"After leading tire NVH and ride comfort activities and innovations at Continental for decades, I recognized the need for specialized NVH consulting that reaches more clients," said Johann Pankau, Founder and Chief Technical Officer of NVH Consulting LLC. "We aim to deliver NVH solutions that resolve current issues while promoting long-term excellence in testing, design, simulation and durability.

Johann Pankau contributes 35 years of practical experience in global automotive engineering, having directed Tire NVH activities at Continental Tire NA until late 2024. His responsibilities included tire NVH, ride and comfort engineering, simulation, vehicle interaction studies, and optimization of the tire design, construction and tread pattern. Holding a master’s degree in applied mechanics from Darmstadt University of Technology in G

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