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Laval, QC — April 1, 2026
TECHNIA (Optimec Consultants) headquartered in Laval, Quebec, is delivering advanced engineering simulation services to Marshall Land Systems as part of the Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) programme, led by General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (GDLS-Canada) and Marshall Land Systems.
This collaboration supports the Government of Canada’s recent initiatives to strengthen domestic defence-industrial capacity, including investments announced in December 2025 in support of a forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy, and directly contributes to Canada’s sovereign defence-manufacturing capability by ensuring mission-module engineering and simulation expertise are developed and delivered within Canada.
Under the mission-module scope, TECHNIA (Optimec) applies structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and complementary simulation methods to design and certify modules against demanding military standards. These interchangeable 10- and 20-foot mission modules mount to a common chassis, enabling scalable capability across the fleet.
Our work covers a wide range of operational load cases, from static lifting and transportation to dynamic rail-impact scenarios, ensuring robust, efficient designs and smoother certification. By validating performance early through simulation, we help reduce prototype cycles, minimise risk, and accelerate deployment readiness for the Canadian Armed Forces’ new logistics vehicles.
Eric Ryan, Senior Project Engineer at Marshall Land Systems states, ”by integrating simulation early in the process, TECHNIA (Optimec consultants) enables faster design validation and greater confidence in real-world performance—critical for a flagship defense programme like LVM.“
Why Optimec :
- Deep simulation expertise : Advanced Structural, thermal, vibration, and electromagnetic analyses to de-risk design decisions early.
- Certification support : Analysis Methods aligned with relevant defence standards and mission load profiles.
- Technology + enablement : As part of TECHNIA since 2024, we combine consulting with implementation and training for industry-leading engineering simulation software
Security & Compliance
Optimec is registered in the Government of Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP), authorising us to examine, possess, and transfer controlled goods and technical data required for defence projects.
Programme Context
The Government of Canada named the Power Team—GDLS-Canada and Marshall Land Systems—the preferred bidder in January 2024. In May 2024, contracts were awarded for vehicle acquisition and long-term in-service support. Marshall Land Systems modules will be produced in Canada, including at its Moncton, New Brunswick facility.
About Optimec
Founded in 2002, Optimec is a Canadian engineering consultancy specialising in advanced simulation (FEA, CFD, EMI/EMC) and a certified reseller/services partner for leading engineering software solutions. In 2024, Optimec joined TECHNIA, expanding our ability to deliver simulation technology, implementation, and training at scale.
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