EXCELLENCE
IN EVERYTHING WE DO
The integration of various technologies into one complete solution is what we specialize in. We use the latest technologies from mechatronics, automation, digital product development, and artificial intelligence.
The many years of experience and know-how of our employees enable the successful development of new, networked, or autonomous systems. Our teamwork is characterized by intensive and lively discussions, mutual respect, and professionalism in everything we do. The overarching objective throughout all of our activities is excellence, both professionally and in our cooperation.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT
LCM stands for the reliable implementation of the latest research findings into marketable solutions and products that are precisely tailored to the needs of our customers.
LCM is where science meets industry. We are committed to successfully transferring new technologies and methodologies to the industrial environment in the form of profitable and innovative solutions.
FROM RESEARCH TO THE REAL WORLD
We transform the findings of our research projects into practical applications for the benefit of our customers. We are a partner to each individual company and offer our know-how from the first idea through to product realization. Our longstanding and intensive cooperation with internationally renowned research partners ensures that relevant state-of-the-art technologies are used. The combination of scientific project management and sound basic research offers our customers the best of both worlds.
Industry 4.0 | DIGITALIZATION | LOCALIZATION SYSTEMS & TRACKING | PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS | OPTIMIZATION | COST REDUCTION | IMAGE PROCESSING | SMALL BATCH SIZES | ASSISTENCE SYSTEMS | E-MOBILITY | RESEARCH | AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS | SENSING SYSTEMS | NETWORKED SYSTEMS | LCM IN BUSINESS – BUSINESS MODELS | DEVELOPMENTS – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | DIGITAL TWIN | Predictive Systems | Internet of Things | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – AI
COMPANY HISTORY
Since its foundation in 2001, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH, a former Kplus Center, has been transformed into a successful international R&D company under the leadership of Managing Director Gerald Schatz. From 2004, special emphasis was placed on establishing entrepreneurial structures and profitable projects in order to provide secure and long-term workplaces for our employees. The satisfaction of our customers inspires us to continue to grow and further expand our expertise and range of services.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
As a leading provider of R&D services for networked autonomous systems, machinery, and plants, the future needs of industry and society are important to us.
Our top priority is for our activities to have a positive and lasting effect on our customers, the business location, and society.
OUR EMPLOYEES
The workforce of Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH has steadily grown since the company’s foundation. Today, LCM employs 120 staff. An additional 40 employees are allocated by our partners to joint projects. Our employees are from the fields of mechatronics, mathematics, computer science, physics, and business administration.
SERVICES
ELECTRICAL DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
Development of integrated solutions for electrical drive technology, power electronics, testing technology
HYDRAULIC DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
Development of integrated solutions for hydraulic drive technology, digital switching valves, testing technology
SIMULATION AND MODELING
Simulation and optimization of components, systems, and processes
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION
Development of electronics and software
Prototyping
Production of prototypes and small batches
VIBRATION TECHNOLOGY
Active and passive solutions for vibration damping
SENSORS
Industrial Internet of Things, predictive systems, data analytics, use of AI methodologies
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Integration of required technologies into an overall system
DIGITAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Use of software tools for the digital development of products and systems, virtual testing, and virtual commissioning
SUPPORT
Support for transitioning to the product/industrialization and for commissioning
CONSULTATION
Support with the introduction of new technologies and methods for product development
COMPANY PARTNERS
We see our customers as partners with whom we maintain long-term cooperations and solve challenging tasks along the entire innovation chain.
BUSINESS NETWORKS
As a member of various economic networks, we act in a cross-industry and sustainable manner in order to help develop the latest technical innovations.
The regional and supra-regional networking helps us to stay up to date with the latest technical, economic and social developments.
Awards and nominations
We are pleased that our developments and our research work are nationally and internationally nominated and awarded. We can proudly look back on numerous recognitions over the past few years.

In 2019, we got second place in the Austrian Leading Companies competition, which assessed the economic performance of companies in Upper Austria.
In 2017, together with Smartbow we were honored with the second place at the EARTO Innovation Award in Brussels.
In 2017, we were nominated for the Hermes Award together with Salvagnini Maschinenbau GmbH.
News
LCM at the Austrian Future Forum 2022
LCM as exhibitor at the Upper Austrian Future Forum! The Future Forum 2022 at voestalpine Stahlwelt is all about sustainability & CO2 reduction. With a joint project with Cemtec, we are making our contribution to CO2 reduction.
Trust in Intelligent IoT
The internet-of-things (IoT) represents the increasing digitalization and cross-linkage of the world. Applying methods of artificial intelligence for its effective exploitation is summarized under the term Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT). The question...
LCM contributes to OECD event
Our CEO Mr. Gerald Schatz will speak at an international event of the OECD: "LMRO Partnership Initiative: Stimulating innovation through inter-/transdisciplinarity in education and research". Mr. Schatz will refer to the question how academia may utilize research...