Challenges and opportunities of simulation in electric vehicles
Simulation in electric vehicles is one of the main ways to solve noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) problems. In fact, it is impossible to think of the automotive industry without it. There are two NVH issues about EVs: masking the noise derived from the absence of...
Why are EV tires different?
EV tires are not the same as those of internal combustion engine cars. A number of factors makes them different from conventional tires, from noise to weight. In this article, Vibroacustica explains the the main differences, focusing on noise and vibration issues....
How to optimize product development process?
Product development process involves every step of creating a new technology. That is, from the identification of possibilities, to the manufacture of prototypes and distribution of finished products. There are different opportunities for improvement in each step. In...
What are the main types of compressors on the market?
There are several types of compressors and refrigeration systems. But what are the main advantages and disadvantages of each? Is there any that are better? How to choose the ideal one for my project? These are very frequently asked questions. In this text, we present...
Engineering polymers applied in refrigeration with domestic compressors
Energy efficiency is a highly relevant topic. Recently, Vibroacustica published a study on the subject, together with Solvay Specialty Polymers. The focus is on the use of high-performance engineering polymers in the manufacture of hermetic compressor components. The...
Insights about refrigeration market in China
According to estimates by the International Energy Agency, there will be about 5.5 billion air conditioners in China by 2050. This would represent most of the world's demand, and a growing refrigeration market. In this article, you will understand more about these...
Examples of Formula 1 technology beyond the tracks
The future of the car industry is on the circuits. For those who work with engineering, this is a maxim that has been known for some time. In fact, Formula 1 technology has many applications beyond professional racing. Even so, this subject is great to understand some...
Top questions about hermetic compressors
Hermetic compressors are used in various applications for refrigeration, in particular domestic refrigeration. Air conditioners and refrigerators are examples of equipment that use this type of compressor. This text answers the main questions on the subject, according...
Meet Vibroacustica’s new head office
We have already told the story of Vibroacustica here on the blog, and now we are living our newest chapter: a new headquarters, with more than 600 m² and ample space for the development of our solutions. In this article, we present the new spaces and some of the...
How to achieve energy efficiency in home refrigeration
Cooling is one of the main sources of energy expenditure in most homes. Air conditioners and refrigerators are responsible for increasing the price of the electricity bill on the hottest days of the year. And, in an increasingly hot planet, the trend is for...