2026 SMART PROTOTYPES SUMMIT

This presentation shows how physical testing and simulation can be strategically combined to support NVH development across the product lifecycle. Focusing on a project dedicated to the CNH Quadtrac tractor vehicle, it highlights how TPA and related test methods can identify key contributing paths, support countermeasure development, guide target setting, and provide evidence for design changes. The work demonstrates a practical Smart Testing approach in which physical data and simulator-based evaluation are used together to improve engineering decisions and accelerate development.