Predict + Measure = Trust

20+ years of combining validated vehicle simulation and measurement data to improve real world NVH, ride comfort and vehicle dynamics performance.

About Me

  • Engineering consultant with over 20 years of experience in automotive and motorsport R&D, in the field of NVH (noise, vibration, harshness), ride comfort and vehicle dynamics:

  • Quantification and optimisation of vehicle performance without losing sight of the driver/rider feeling;

  • Combine simulation and measurements to achieve trusted outcomes;

  • Relate component stiffness to full vehicle performance.

  • Built an engineering team from the ground up for Yamaha’s MotoGP project, introducing advanced vehicle testing, laboratory testing, data analysis, and simulation methods. This team helped transition the vehicle development from a process with targets based on rider comments towards a process with data driven targets based on key performance indicators.

  • Currently, I am channeling this expertise into my passion for cycling, where the relation between frame stiffness and bicycle performance and comfort is still a mystery. I help frame builders and bicycle manufacturers unlock measurable performance gains, using the experience gained in MotoGP.

  • I believe in honesty and trust, and I strive to be a reliable partner for my clients.

  • Located in the north of Italy, in the province of Lecco.

My Services

I understand that every problem and situation is unique. That’s why my services are tailor-made to meet your specific needs.Some examples of how I can support:

  • I help engineers and executives create, budget, plan and implement strategies to build and validate simulation tools to predict and optimize real world performance early in the development process

  • I help engineers to create a simulation and testing strategy to uncover root causes of two-wheeled vehicle dynamics, ride comfort and vibration problems

  • I help engineers create and implement methods to relate and optimize component stiffness to full vehicle performance

  • I help engineers create and implement strategies to quantify vehicle performance taking into account the user feeling

Feel free to contact me if you are looking to accelerate your vehicle development process using validated performance simulation and testing tools.

Contact Info

Koen CUPPENS
La Valletta Brianza (LC), Italy
Tel. +39 348 4610373
[email protected]
VAT IT-03979960139

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