R&D / Innovation

Research and development is one of the key drivers of innovation at LASA. It contributes to the enrichment of fundamental knowledge and measurement databases, and enables the development of methodologies as well as the delivery of innovative services addressing emerging challenges. LASA is involved in numerous R&D projects in the fields of innovative acoustics (timber construction, sound diffusion, low-frequency absorption) and vibration (railway-induced vibrations, structural modelling, wave propagation, uncertainty analysis), in partnership with several organisations such as INSA Lyon, IUT Marseille, and Le Gabion. LASA is also strongly engaged in the development of dedicated in-house IT solutions, including tools for construction noise management, acoustic modelling, graphical reporting, and specification systems.

Each year, research projects are conducted within LASA by engineering teams in collaboration with leading academic institutions. These close ties with educational partners provide a mutually beneficial collaboration in terms of human resources, experimental facilities, and computational tools. Final-year interns ensure continuity between academic research and industrial practice, bringing fresh perspectives to established problematics. This R&D dynamic also enables LASA to address specific issues for manufacturers in areas such as acoustic materials, meteorological modelling software, and even product design, including furniture-related acoustic performance.