Cross-attribute engineering expertise
LMS development teams are multi-disciplinary and face no practical borders between key aspects like NVH,
durability, ride and handling and crash. This allows LMS to be extremely agile and flexible in taking crossattribute requirements and conflicts into account.
Global program management skills
LMS Engineering Services is experienced in global program management and can deploy a team in short notice to work on-site with the client’s development staff, or take full responsibility for a program at one of LMS’ dedicated vehicle engineering centers. With more than 800 years accumulated industry experience LMS professionals can integrate seamlessly into your organization.
Flexible on-site support
The LMS project teams are multi-lingual and operate from different locations around the world. They offer a
flexible response and on-site support to globally organized development programs and teams. Above all, LMS engineers are focused on providing a lasting return on investment through an open working relationship and a direct transfer of knowledge and experience to customers.
A unique hybrid approach, integrating Test and CAE
LMS has pioneered a unique hybrid approach that integrates simulation data with test results. This innovative
approach combines test-based models of predecessor designs and competitive products with virtual models of newly designed components and subsystems. Using hybrid simulation, LMS assists development teams in
accurately assessing the performance of early concepts and in driving major performance related design choices in a shorter time span and with greater precision.
Frontloading performance engineering
A product’s development and manufacturing cost is largely determined by decisions taken during the very early stage of the design. Early simulation can significantly guide conceptual design, even before detailed geometry is firmed. Efficient use of simulation at the concept level enables the right design options in order to balance key performance attributes and avoid extensive troubleshooting in the prototype phase.
Process re-engineering and technology innovation partner
LMS engineers are continuously involved in full-vehicle and subsystem development programs, and have gained vast experience with automotive development processes and practices. LMS continues to invest in innovative technologies and methodologies and openly shares its vehicle development competence with its
customers. Numerous OEMs and suppliers have implemented breakthrough methods and technologies for functional performance engineering through their cooperation with LMS. Through technology deployment programs, LMS enables customers to implement innovative processes and advance their capability to carefully balance functional vehicle requirements.
Full-vehicle and sub system co-development partner
LMS Engineering Services has a wide experience in taking full responsibility for achieving performance objectives and supporting complete vehicle development projects. Working as a development partner for multiple automotive OEMs and suppliers has allowed LMS to build a strong know-how in vehicle development. LMS Engineering Services is uniquely skilled at balancing functional performance attributes against key program drivers such as manufacturing and assembly, fuel economy, weight, and overall program cost. LMS takes full-vehicle development responsibility, supports the development of major subsystems or guides the engineering of individual components.
Troubleshooting and design refinement partner
Problems appear during prototype testing of nearly every new vehicle. The available time to solve these problems is extremely limited and the design freedom to deploy effective solutions is reduced to a minimum.
LMS delivers an integrated and proven approach to latedevelopment troubleshooting. LMS engineers start with a detailed analysis of the problem to identify the weak points in the design and the root cause of the problem. They use a mixture of test and virtual simulation techniques to avoid inefficient and time-consuming trial and error methods. They analyze the impact of possible solutions on key project constraints such as weight, packaging, manufacturing procedures, production cost, and other vehicle attributes. LMS identifies the optimal design solution and validates the design fix through final prototype testing.
