Improving Driver Experience by Eliminating Squeak & Rattle Noise Success Story Keywords: Squeak & rattle simulation In the interior of a vehicle, unwanted noise is a problem that mostly affects trim parts such as the instrument panel, center console or door trims. When two parts are initially separated by a gap but rapidly come into contact with each other, a rattling noise is created. On the other hand, a squeak noise might be heard when two parts are initially in contact and a sufficiently large relative displacement is caused. When occupants in a vehicle experience squeak and rattle noise, the result is a feeling that the product has a general lack of overall quality. To avoid this negative perception, today’s vehicle manufacturers are putting considerable efforts into

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