Bearings are one of the main causes of failure in e-drives, where excessive heat, dynamic loads, or electrical discharge can quietly build until performance collapses. Conventional lifetime estimations, based on ISO standards and simple selection tools, overlook these hidden effects. The result: NVH issues, durability problems, and costly redesigns.
At the upcoming AVL SIMpulse we open the black box of bearing behavior inside the e-motor. Together with leading experts, we dive into rotor dynamics, thermal interactions, and the destructive impact of electrical discharge. You will see how imperfections in a single bearing can ripple through the entire e-drive system, and why only high-fidelity simulation can capture the full picture.
Join us to connect with simulation specialists who will share practical insights, real-world examples, and proven strategies for designing e-drives that last.
Marco van Zoelen
Senior Researcher
SKF
Inigo Garcia de Madinabeitia Merino
Lead Engineer Simulation E-Drive
AVL Powertrain Engineering
Denis Pevec
Senior Analysis Engineer Software Services
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies
Marc Janousek
Application Engineer
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies
Simon Gomboc
Simulation Engineer CFD
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies
09:00 – 09:10 AM CET
Opening Remarks and Welcome
Maximilian Sommer
Business Development Manager
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies
Sasa Bukovnik
Senior Solution Manager - Powertrain Durability & NVH
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies
09:10 – 09:40 AM CET
Influence of Roller Bearing Raceway Imperfections on Dynamic Loads and EV Powertrain NVH Simulation
Marco van Zoelen
Senior Researcher
SKF
09:40 – 10:10 AM CET
Simulating E-Drive Bearing Current for Damage Mitigation
Inigo Garcia de Madinabeitia Merino
Lead Engineer Simulation E-Drive
AVL Powertrain Engineering
10:10 – 10:40 AM CET
Preventing E-Motor Rotor-Dynamics Instability Using Squeeze Film Dampers
Denis Pevec
Senior Analysis Engineer Software Services
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies
10:40 – 11:10 AM CET
Improving E-Motor NVH With Harmonic Current Injection
Marc Janousek
Application Engineer
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies
11:10 – 11:40 AM CET
Predictive Thermal Modelling of E-Motors: Automation Meets Accuracy
Simon Gomboc
Simulation Engineer CFD
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies
11:40 – 11:45 AM CET
Wrap-up and Closing
Maximilian Sommer
Business Development Manager
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies
Sasa Bukovnik
Senior Solution Manager - Powertrain Durability & NVH
AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies