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Jaguar Standardizes on LMS FALANCS for Predictive Durability Engineering

 
Press Release Date2 Feb 2000

LMS International has announced that the Jaguar Durability Group has selected LMS FALANCS as their preferred Fatigue Prediction analysis code. Modules include FALANCS FEM for fatigue-life prediction of homogenous components, and FALANCS Spot Weld to analyze the body and sub-assemblies. Some LMS TecWare modules will be used for load data analysis.

Jaguar’s selection was based on a number of criteria, including the capability to analyze large industrial sized models within a multi-processor parallel computing environment, the speed of the analysis in an automated process with minimal user interaction, and the technical leadership demonstrated by LMS in analyzing components subjected to high level multiaxial non-proportional loading. In addition, LMS was able to demonstrate the unique functionality of FALANCS to automatically identify the hot-spots in fast analysis times by using RP filtering and node elimination techniques. The structural analysis codes used as inputs to FALANCS are either MSC.Nastran(r) or SDRC I-DEAS(r), depending on the complexity of the structure.

The success at Jaguar extends the list of successful implementations of LMS FALANCS at companies like Audi, BMW, CRF- Fiat Research, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Honda, Volvo Truck, VW, Johnson-Controls, TRW Lucas, Bosch, and ZF.

LMS FALANCS and LMS TecWare

The LMS solutions for durability engineering enable a tightly integrated durability engineering process: durability attributes are clearly defined at the beginning, then refined and optimized well before expensive prototyping takes place. LMS integrates field data acquisition, data validation, and load data analysis (LMS TecWare) with durability virtual prototyping (LMS FALANCS) and the control of multi-axis test rigs. 

About LMS International

LMS is an engineering innovation partner for companies in the automotive, aerospace and other advanced manufacturing industries. LMS enables its customers to get better products faster to market, and to turn superior process efficiency to their strategic competitive advantage. LMS delivers a unique combination of virtual simulation software, testing systems, and engineering services. We are focused on the mission critical performance attributes in key manufacturing industries, including structural integrity, handling, safety, reliability, comfort and sound quality. Through our technology, people and over 25 years of experience, LMS has become the partner of choice for most of the leading discrete manufacturing companies worldwide. LMS, a Dassault Systèmes Gold Partner, is certified to ISO9001:2000 quality standards and operates through a network of subsidiaries and representatives in key locations around the world.

 
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