LMS International
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LMS International is an engineering services and software company, headquartered in Leuven
, Belgium
. The company employs about 890 people in 31 offices across the world.
LMS is a partner for companies in the automotive
, aerospace
and other advanced manufacturing
industries. LMS offers a combination of 1D and 3D virtual simulation software, testing systems, and engineering services. Originally, the name LMS stood for Leuven Measurement Systems, but that name is no longer used.
and physical prototype testing. In 1983, LMS develops its first computer guided measuring system. Later, in 1987, LMS introduces the new generation of measuring systems based on UNIX
-workstations.
In the eighties, LMS expands its business by setting up an international network of branch and sales offices. The first branches open in Europe’s major car manufacturing countries - Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom - and later on, in 1988, it also starts an office in the United States.
The greater industry importance of virtual testing and simulation prompted LMS to innovate and transform itself into a combined test and simulation company, driven to tackle key engineering challenges. As a result, the company continues to grow and during the nineties, opens offices in the Far East. LMS mainly expands, however, by acquiring several of its suppliers and competitors. Examples are: Numerical, SKALAR Computer, Difa Measuring Systems and CADSI.
At 2007 LMS bought IMAGINE
and acquired a French supplier of 1D multiphysics simulation solution
s for mechanical and mechatronic systems. Thanks to the combination of multi-domain 1D and 3D (CAE
) simulation software, LMS is now the only player on the market to offer a complete software platform to model and simulate intelligent systems in cars, airplanes, and other complex mechanical products.
The last acquisition dates at 2010, when LMS acquired Emmeskay, a provider of advanced simulation technology solution
s for model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
This acquisition is an important milestone for LMS.
software. The software is used for modeling mechanical systems, with a special emphasis on the sound, vibration and durability attributes of the modeled systems.
Product Portfolio:
LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim
Simulation software
platform to analyze multi-domain, intelligent systems and predict and optimize multi-disciplinary performance.
to manage system data originating from LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim and other system simulation tools, providing a collaborative environment for Model-Based Systems Engineering data. It is a repository system where engineers can create an organizational model for system simulation data, facilitating classification, query and retrieval according to engineer relevant schemas.
, durability, system dynamics
, ride and handling, dynamic motion and other attributes.
SYSNOISE predicts the vibro-acoustic performance at the softprototype stage .
Leuven
Leuven is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region, Belgium...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. The company employs about 890 people in 31 offices across the world.
LMS is a partner for companies in the automotive
Automotive engineering
Modern automotive engineering, along with aerospace engineering and marine engineering, is a branch of vehicle engineering, incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineering as applied to the design, manufacture and operation of motorcycles, automobiles,...
, aerospace
Aerospace engineering
Aerospace engineering is the primary branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction and science of aircraft and spacecraft. It is divided into two major and overlapping branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering...
and other advanced manufacturing
Manufacturing engineering
Manufacturing engineering is a field dealing with different manufacturing practices and the research and development of processes, machines and equipment.-Overview:...
industries. LMS offers a combination of 1D and 3D virtual simulation software, testing systems, and engineering services. Originally, the name LMS stood for Leuven Measurement Systems, but that name is no longer used.
History
As a spin-off of the K.U.Leuven’s PMA department , LMS was formed in 1980. LMS started out as a company specialized in noise and vibrationNoise, Vibration, and Harshness
Noise, vibration, and harshness , also known as noise and vibration , is the study and modification of the noise and vibration characteristics of vehicles, particularly cars and trucks...
and physical prototype testing. In 1983, LMS develops its first computer guided measuring system. Later, in 1987, LMS introduces the new generation of measuring systems based on UNIX
Unix
Unix is a multitasking, multi-user computer operating system originally developed in 1969 by a group of AT&T employees at Bell Labs, including Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, Brian Kernighan, Douglas McIlroy, and Joe Ossanna...
-workstations.
In the eighties, LMS expands its business by setting up an international network of branch and sales offices. The first branches open in Europe’s major car manufacturing countries - Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom - and later on, in 1988, it also starts an office in the United States.
The greater industry importance of virtual testing and simulation prompted LMS to innovate and transform itself into a combined test and simulation company, driven to tackle key engineering challenges. As a result, the company continues to grow and during the nineties, opens offices in the Far East. LMS mainly expands, however, by acquiring several of its suppliers and competitors. Examples are: Numerical, SKALAR Computer, Difa Measuring Systems and CADSI.
At 2007 LMS bought IMAGINE
AMESim
LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim is a simulation software for the modelling and analysis of one-dimensional systems. The software package offers a 1D simulation suite to model and analyze multi-domain, intelligent systems and to predict their multi-disciplinary performance...
and acquired a French supplier of 1D multiphysics simulation solution
Solution
In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of only one phase. In such a mixture, a solute is dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent. The solvent does the dissolving.- Types of solutions :...
s for mechanical and mechatronic systems. Thanks to the combination of multi-domain 1D and 3D (CAE
Computer-aided engineering
Computer-aided engineering is the broad usage of computer software to aid in engineering tasks. It includes computer-aided design , computer-aided analysis , computer-integrated manufacturing , computer-aided manufacturing , material requirements planning , and computer-aided planning .- Overview...
) simulation software, LMS is now the only player on the market to offer a complete software platform to model and simulate intelligent systems in cars, airplanes, and other complex mechanical products.
The last acquisition dates at 2010, when LMS acquired Emmeskay, a provider of advanced simulation technology solution
Solution
In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of only one phase. In such a mixture, a solute is dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent. The solvent does the dissolving.- Types of solutions :...
s for model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
This acquisition is an important milestone for LMS.
Products
In addition to data acquisition systems, the company has expanded into simulationSimulation
Simulation is the imitation of some real thing available, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system....
software. The software is used for modeling mechanical systems, with a special emphasis on the sound, vibration and durability attributes of the modeled systems.
Product Portfolio:
LMS Imagine.Lab AMESimAMESimLMS Imagine.Lab AMESim is a simulation software for the modelling and analysis of one-dimensional systems. The software package offers a 1D simulation suite to model and analyze multi-domain, intelligent systems and to predict their multi-disciplinary performance...
Simulation softwareSimulation language
A computer simulation language describes the operation of a simulation on a computer. There are two major types of simulation: continuous and discrete event though more modern languages can handle combinations. Most languages also have a graphical interface and at least simple statistical gathering...
platform to analyze multi-domain, intelligent systems and predict and optimize multi-disciplinary performance.
LMS Imagine.Lab SysDM
LMS Imagine.Lab SysDM is a solutionSolution
In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of only one phase. In such a mixture, a solute is dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent. The solvent does the dissolving.- Types of solutions :...
to manage system data originating from LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim and other system simulation tools, providing a collaborative environment for Model-Based Systems Engineering data. It is a repository system where engineers can create an organizational model for system simulation data, facilitating classification, query and retrieval according to engineer relevant schemas.
LMS Virtual.Lab
Software suite to simulate and optimize the performance of mechanical systems for structural integrity, noise and vibrationNoise, Vibration, and Harshness
Noise, vibration, and harshness , also known as noise and vibration , is the study and modification of the noise and vibration characteristics of vehicles, particularly cars and trucks...
, durability, system dynamics
System dynamics
System dynamics is an approach to understanding the behaviour of complex systems over time. It deals with internal feedback loops and time delays that affect the behaviour of the entire system. What makes using system dynamics different from other approaches to studying complex systems is the use...
, ride and handling, dynamic motion and other attributes.
LMS Test.Lab
Integrated one-platform, scalable software suite for test-based engineering; includes structural and acoustic testing, environmental testing, rotating machinery testing, vibration control, ground vibration testing , reporting and data sharing.LMS Test.Xpress
Noise and vibration analyzer; portable system combining data acquisition and analyzing capabilities.LMS CADA-X
LMS CADA-X is an HP-UX-based suite of software for acoustic, durability and structural dynamics engineering. The LMS CADA-X system enables integrated durability engineering process, from field data import and validation, through fatigue analysis and load synthesis, to replay on multi-axis test rigs .PIMENTO
Can handle most tasks in general data acquisition & DSP, rotating machinery, structural analysis and acoustics, including sound power and sound intensity measurements. It comes in a highly portable unit.SYSNOISE
Acoustic Noise Prediction software (using Boundary Element Method).SYSNOISE predicts the vibro-acoustic performance at the softprototype stage .