LSE-Lightweight Structures Engineering GmbH
LSE-Lightweight Structures Engineering GmbH is a German engineering company specializing in the development and manufacturing of structurally integrated and multifunctional lightweight structures, with a focus on fiber composites, sensor integration, and advanced manufacturing.
About
LSE-Lightweight Structures Engineering GmbH, founded in 2008 as a spin-off from Chemnitz University of Technology, specializes in the development and production of structurally integrated and multifunctional lightweight structures. The company provides services ranging from computation, simulation, and structural optimization to the manufacturing of high-performance fiber-reinforced composite components and elastomer parts. Their expertise covers sensor and actuator system integration, complex component manufacturing using state-of-the-art composite and injection molding technologies, and tool and mold manufacturing with advanced CNC machining. LSE's mission is to implement scientific-technical results in practical, commercial applications, focusing on interdisciplinary solutions for automotive, engineering, and industrial uses. They also pursue research and development in smart structural health monitoring, hydrogen storage solutions, and health technology through notable collaborations and funded projects.
Products & Services
- Computation, design and simulation of lightweight structures
- Manufacture of fiber-reinforced composite and elastomer components
- Individually adapted sensor and actuator systems (strain gauges, temperature, touch, fill level sensors)
- Structural health monitoring systems for composites
- Injection-molded plastic components (fiber-reinforced and hybrid)
- CNC tool and mold manufacturing for prototypes and series tools
- Sliding lips (coating lips) for selective laser melting (SLM) processes
- Custom elastomer components
- Development of smart prosthetic devices (e.g., VarioFoot)
- R&D project-based solutions (hydrogen storage, smart sports equipment, biofilters)
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Integration of damage detection sensors in car side impact beams
- Smartboard: sensor integration for sports equipment learning enhancement
- Development of prosthetic feet with sensory feedback
- Sensor integration for health monitoring in hydrogen storage tanks
- Monitoring rotor blades in wind turbines with embedded sensors
- Roof biofilters for building climate and water management
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Chemnitz University of Technology
- Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg
- Fraunhofer ENAS
- Fraunhofer IWU
- Fibercheck GmbH
- Modespitze Plauen GmbH
- Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research Leipzig
- HZwo e.V.
- CETEX
- Visual World GmbH
- Orthopädietechnik Scharpenberg
- TU Dresden
- BITSz electronics GmbH
- Medicine University Hannover
- Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
- Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH)
Awards & Recognition
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Certifications & Compliance
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015