Siemens PLM Software LMS Solutions For Mechanical Industries

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Balancing sustainability and brandvalue with innovative systems designsOver the years, we have gained significant experience inthe highly advanced automotive and aerospace industries.Today, we adapt and translate these cutting-edge engineering applications to the broader, cross-industry markets.For manufacturers, business success depends more thanever on the industry’s capability to bring to market highquality differentiating products within the shortest possibletimeframe. Furthermore, product innovation will have toconsider energy efficiency and will become increasinglydependent on the introduction of mechatronic systems.Traditional mechanical engineering processes do notsupport an efficient balancing of the multiple designrequirements and attributes. Instead, they mandate theadoption of a new hybrid development approach,integrating system simulation and validation activities.More specifically, they require an evolution from rapidprototyping, using physical hardware, to an engineeringapproach using accurate simulation model as soonas possible.We provide engineers around the world with best-in-classproducts and right-on-target services for all phases of theproduct development process from frontloading controlsand trial runs of system architecture in the concept phase tofinal certification and validation.Our innovative vision and expertise help our customers to: Create unique brand value Develop energy efficient products Ensure product reliability Optimize mechanical systems and electronic controls Reduce cost and time-to-market3

A solid test and simulation developmentprocess to solve multi-attributeengineering challengesMany customers adopting the LMS hybrid engineeringapproach have achieved 30 percent to 50 percent fastertime-to-market cycles, when introducing new designconcepts.We have pioneered a unique hybrid test/analysis engineering approach that integrates simulation data with testresults. As part of this process, test-based models ofpredecessor designs and competitive products are combinedwith virtual models of newly designed components andsubsystems.This innovative approach enables: Frontloading design decisions, enabling accurateassessment of different design concepts andperformance related architectural choices Increasing productivity and efficiency – asefficient subsystem engineering and reliablefull system performance certification areachieved – by using test-based refinementSpecification4DesignDetailedengineeringA full range of engineering solutionsLMS solutions cover a full range of multi-attributeengineering challenges: from noise and vibration toreliability and multi-physics system behavior. During thedevelopment process, changing one product variablecan easily affect the performance of others. The aim formost engineers is to find common ground for the optimalsolution. In most cases, this means comparing hundredsof different possible combinations and performingmultiple trade-off studies to reach performance targets.We help finding the right way to balance all the differentattributes. We tailor solutions that help optimize designsupfront in the process – ideally during the concept stage –so engineers can create the best possible product on timeand within budget.Validation

Trace the root cause of problemsTrue insight into complex product behaviorQuick fixes may seem like an easy way out when tacklingengineering challenges, but changing the design toremedy a problem most likely will just cause anotherissue elsewhere. Engineers today no longer have time forguesswork and need solid design processes and techniquesto create the best-possible next-generation products. Oneresult-driven technique is the source-transfer path-receiverconcept developed by LMS to capture noise and vibrationperformance in your design process. This sure route toproduct improvement leads design engineers right to theroot cause of any existing problem. It will help establishinga reliable and sustainable design practice for nextgeneration products while identifying design weaknessesof your current approach.The source-transfer path-receiver approach separatesthe components that really cause the problem from thosethat actually amplify it. Any noise or vibration problem acustomer experiences will be traced back and broken downinto 2 phenomena: the excitation source and the designsensitivity to the excitation.Either the source is rather strong or the structure is highlysensitive under particular operation conditions or structuralresonances. The situation may be caused by both, meaningthat the dynamic excitation would be amplified by one ormore resonances. By using the source-transfer path-receiverapproach, engineers can quantify and rank the variousphenomena according to contribution to the issue at hand,and discover potential solutions immediately.SourceXTransfer ario5

AcousticsMeet stringent acoustic targetsEngineers and acoustic specialists must meet the latestnoise regulations or sound quality objectives, whileintroducing new materials. In parallel, they need to thinkabout reducing costs and time to market. To address thiscomplexity, acoustic experts from both the test andsimulation sides want systems and techniques that givethem more fidelity and help them make the best productsas efficiently as possible. To help them, we offer a wideportfolio of tools from basic testing according to standardsto some of the market’s most innovative acoustics test andsimulation-based solutions for better and faster acousticsengineering.A wide range of acoustic solutionsHow loud is it?Does it sound right?Acoustic analysisDo I meet sound powerstandards?Sound power and octave testingIn which operating condition isthe noise level critical?Operational testingWhere is thenoise coming from?Sound source localizationWhat is the rootcause of the noise problem?Transfer path analysisAcoustic simulationWhat material should Iuse to reduce sound levels?Material and component testingHow to predict the soundradiated by my product?Acoustic simulationWhat will be the effectof a design modification?Acoustic simulation6

VibrationMaster product vibrationAnalyzing and refining vibration issues used to be a longand complex process, involving extensive and timeconsuming test setups and leading to a trial-and-errordevelopment approach. Budgets and timing however nolonger allow for this. With the LMS solutions, engineerspinpoint root causes of vibration problems and applypowerful analysis tools to explore the best solution forstructural weaknesses. Renowned for its modal testingexperience – from impact testing of small structures tolarge-scale campaigns using hundreds of measurementchannels – LMS solutions cover all development stages,from troubleshooting to virtual model correlation andvalidation.A wide range of vibration solutionsWhat is the vibration level?Vibration analyzerVibration simulationHow does it move?Geometry based animationat critical frequenciesDo I meet standards?Vibration effectsHuman body vibrationsWhat is the root cause ofmy vibration problem?Structural engineeringTransfer path analysisWhat condition is critical?Operational testingHow realistic ismy simulation model?Correlation between simulationand test resultsWhat will be the effect of adesign modification?Fast modification prediction intest and simulationHow can I integrate mysupplier model into myFE analysis?Vibration simulation7

ReliabilityDesign for optimal durabilityperformanceDesigning fail-safe products in the most efficient mannerremains a challenging task. System parts with insufficientfatigue strength may cause permanent structural damageand potentially life-threatening situations. Mistakes orshortcuts can cause product recalls that will negativelyinfluence brand image. Shorter design cycles, more designvariants and new lightweight materials also add to thecomplexity. The LMS durability solutions are highly efficientas they correlate test and simulation results to offer the bestpossible engineering solution from data acquisition forrealistic load data to FE fatigue life prediction.A wide range of reliability solutionsWhy does it break?Stress measurement and fatigueassessment (using strain-gauge)How is the product used?Real-life loads measurementsWill my design survivethe specifications?FE fatigue life predictionHow can I acceleratedesign/validation?Accelerated testing8Will my prototype survivethe specifications?Vibration controlWhat will be the loadingconditions?Dynamic loads simulation

System performanceOptimize mechatronic systemperformanceToday’s product innovation is increasingly dependent onthe introduction of controlled or mechatronic systems.This implies a fast expansion of electronic control units(ECU) and their flawless integration with the underlyingmechanical subsystems. Rather than working on each areaseparately, all the mechanical aspects, electronics andsoftware need to be simultaneously optimized into a single,integrated mechatronics system. By focusing on purelyfunction-driven design, engineers can analyze intelligentsystem functionality right from the start. Optimizing themechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal and electric/electronic system interaction takes place way before anytesting phase. This enables engineers to proactivelyengineer strategically critical design functionality for bestoverall product performance and quality.A wide range of system performance solutionsHow to fit to the systemperformance requirements?Sizing and dynamicperformanceHow to reduceenergy consumption?Energy flows analysisThermal exchangesHow to integrate everincreasing electronics?Plant modeling and controlsstrategies evaluationHow to ensure systemsdurability and reduce noise?Stability analysis9

A unique portfolio of test andsimulation solutions to optimizeproduct performanceWe provide: A consolidated ‘hybrid test/simulation’ developmentprocess – supporting the effective frontloading of designdecisions – dramatically reducing the developmenttimeline and cost, banking on theoutstanding LMScorrelation capability of prototype testing results andCAE simulation. A market leading noise and vibration, acoustics anddurability testing platform, securing fast and accuratedata acquisition with an unmatched support for testpreparation, result analysis and postprocessing. A state of the art 3D CAE simulation platform enablingeffective multi-attribute optimization including noise andvibration, acoustics, multi-body-dynamics and durability. A multi-physics 1D simulation platform providing awide range of validated libraries enabling scalable multidisciplinary design optimization with the appropriateaccuracy and ease-of-use, in the absence of 3D geometry.In addition, we have a proven track record of successfullyexecuting engineering projects, helping customers with: Consulting services, providing manufacturers insightinto industry best practices with respect to multiattribute optimization processes and methodologies. Solving design challenges as part of a troubleshootingtask or a full co-development project with aspecific focus on technology transfer, developmentprocess improvement and on-the-job training.LMS Virtual.LabLMS Samtech suiteDesignCADControlsLMS Imagine.LabSystem synthesisSystem data managementMulti-physics modelingLMS Test.LabLaboratory testingLMS SCADASData acquisition systems10Mobile testing