LMSD aims at creating added value during every phase (design, manufacturing, & operations) in the lifetime of mecha(tro)nic systems (such as on-shore, off-shore and floating wind turbines) by understanding, monitoring and controlling their dynamic (motion, vibration, & acoustics) behavior. 

Our research spans a broad spectrum from methodologies over theoretical foundations to various application domains. LMSD strives for international leadership in engineering dynamics through excellent research,  education and services, building upon an expertise of five decades and with the Digital Twin concept playing a central role in its roadmap. Dynamic models,  validated and enriched with dynamic measurement data, allow a continuously updated virtual replica of a structure or system. This powerful concept brings added value to every phase of the product lifecycle. Digital Twins drive the design, analysis, validation phases, manufacturing and assembly to achieve the envisaged dynamic performance. 

Furthermore, they enable intelligent monitoring and control during the entire operational lifetime of the structure or system to get optimal performance given its actual state and condition and the planned and anticipated usage and load scenarios.  

Cross-fertilization between strategic basic research,  application-oriented developments and technology transfer activities is critical. Being at the origin of spin-off company LMS International, now Siemens Industry Software and serving as a core group of Flanders Make, the strategic research center for the manufacturing industry in Flanders, illustrate that industrial and societal relevance are essential drivers, along with multidisciplinary partnerships and inter-sectorial cooperation.