9/23/02 -OPTIMUM Power Technology and LMS International Announce Marketing Partnership for Virtual Engines and LMS DADS


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 23, 2002 - OPTIMUM Power Technology has developed a link between Virtual Engines and LMS DADS. A Virtual Engines 1D gas dynamic model can now be linked to a mechanically dynamic DADS valve train model. Boundary conditions for each simulation can be exchanged. DADS can use the pressure time history from the engine simulation and Virtual Engines can use the predicted valve and piston motion from DADS. Running at the same time, exchanging data, the overall results can be much more accurate using both models simultaneously.

Virtual Engines 1-D simulation is a fast, accurate tool for engine design. Linking to other analysis codes such as LMS DADS or FLuent can add a whole new dimension to the level of understanding. With the link to LMS DADS, valve bounce or lift off can be more accurately calculated and the impact on engine performance assessed.

OPTIMUM Power Technology is a global company with over a decade of experience developing and delivering innovative and cost effective automotive products and services. Virtual 4-Stroke® and Virtual 2-Stroke® form the core of Virtual Engines. Virtual Engines is setting new standards for accuracy and ease-of-use. With parametric modeling and optimization, Virtual Engines is providing automotive engineers with the tools to vastly accelerate the engine design process.
www.optimum-power.com/main-sim.htm
Contact: ag1@optimum-power.com

About LMS International:
Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, LMS International provides solutions for functional performance engineering in mechanical product development. The company's CAE software, testing systems, and decision support infrastructure allow engineering teams to refine designs based on dynamic behavior such as motion, ride, handling, structural integrity, vibration, acoustic, NVH, and fatigue lifetime. These capabilities enable users to understand and solve dynamic problems, turning upfront attribute optimization into a strategic competitive advantage. The LMS solutions are process-centric within the digital development environment and deliver enterprise-wide productivity throughout the development process. Through its Engineering Services Division, LMS also provides vehicle development support from overload contracting and troubleshooting, technology transfer, up to co-development projects. LMS is certified to ISO9001 quality standards, and employs over 550 people in 16 subsidiaries around the world.
www.lmsintl.com
Contact: sarah.zajas@lmsna.com