LMS Virtual.Lab Motion Valued for its Flexible Modeling and Reliable Simulation Capabilities
LMS International, the engineering innovation company, announced today that Aisin Seiki, has selected LMS Virtual.Lab Motion to simulate and optimize the dynamic performance of vehicle components and systems. Aisin engineers use LMS Virtual.Lab Motion to virtually test the performance of their mechanical designs, and to make sure that the numerous components interact and move as planned under the influence of real-life conditions. Typical applications at Aisin Seiki include the design and engineering of active mechanisms used in door, roof and seating systems.
According to company representatives, Aisin Seiki selected LMS Virtual.Lab Motion for its powerful modeling and simulation capabilities, which enable their engineering teams to accurately model complex mechanisms and to quickly recognize potential shortcomings early in the development process. The extensive analysis and visualization features of Virtual.Lab Motion allows them to literally step into the design, easily interact with Aisin colleagues and customers, and take the right engineering decisions. More specifically, Aisin Seiki strongly valued the extensive possibilities of Virtual.Lab Motion to detect possible collisions between the numerous components of complex and compact systems.
To respond to the stringent comfort and safety requirement of the automotive industry, Aisin Seiki makes increasing use of electronic steering systems in the development of components, such as door opening systems, retractable hard top systems, or seat components. Assessing the coupled behavior of electronic steering systems and mechanical components increases the complexity in meeting multiple design criteria. LMS Virtual.Lab Motion allows engineers to define and optimize the behavior of these electronic steering systems and their interaction with the complex mechanical assembly. Based on the specification of the control design, LMS Virtual.Lab Motion tests the controller on the virtual prototype and thoroughly simulates the complete motion range of the controlled mechanism.
Willy Bakkers, Executive Vice-President and General Manager of the LMS CAE Division commented: "Shortened development cycles and increased competitive pressure pushes Aisin Seiki to develop key components in the shortest possible time frame. In addition, their design and engineering teams have to optimize system designs for an increasing number of functional requirements under stringent cost and weight conditions. We are confident that the proven capabilities of LMS Virtual.Lab Motion to efficiently and accurately simulate the dynamic behavior of complex mechanical systems will strongly support Aisin Seiki in tackling these complex challenges."
