Alibre and MSC.Software Partner to Deliver Virtual Product Development to the Desktop Market.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2004 MSC (1) (MSC.Software Corporation, Santa Ana, CA, www.mscsoftware.com) Founded in 1963 by Richard H. MacNeal and Robert G. Schwendler, MSC is the world's largest provider of mechanical computer aided engineering (MCAE) strategies, simulation software and services. .visualNastran Motion Simulation Software Simulation software is based on the process of imitating a real phenomenon with a set of mathematical formulas. It is, essentially, a program that allows the user to observe an operation through simulation without actually running the program. bundled with Alibre Design Alibre Design is a parametric feature-based three-dimensional Solid modeling CAD software created by Alibre, Inc. Overview Alibre Design is a mechanical engineering and design CAD tool capable of creating complex 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings. Expert Alibre Inc. today announced a partnership with MSC.Software to include MSC.visualNastran Motion with Alibre Design Expert. MSC.visualNastran Motion provides 3D motion simulation, enabling customers to put their Alibre Design 3D assemblies in motion, perform collision detection See CSMA/CD and collision avoidance system. (networking) collision detection - A class of methods for sharing a data transmission medium in which hosts transmit as soon as they have data to send and then check to see whether their transmission has suffered a collision with , and kinematic kin·e·mat·ics n. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of mechanics that studies the motion of a body or a system of bodies without consideration given to its mass or the forces acting on it. and dynamic analysis. Alibre Design Expert is a member of the Alibre Design family of professional 3D parametric solid modeling applications for mechanical design and manufacturing. Customers simply launch MSC.visualNastran Motion from an integrated menu in Alibre Design. The 3D assembly automatically loads, ready for applying motion constraints, driving forces and loads to create an accurate physics-based virtual prototype. This prototype can be used to size motors and bearings, determine interferences & collisions and calculate joint loads. Calculated forces can be used with the FEA (Finite Element Analysis) A mathematical technique for analyzing stress, which breaks down a physical structure into substructures called "finite elements." The finite elements and their interrelationships are converted into equation form and solved mathematically. add-on bundled with Alibre Design Expert to perform a dynamic structural analysis. It's also possible to generate highly accurate and realistic animations of models for presentations or marketing materials. "The MSC.Software brand says a lot; this is huge for Alibre Design customers and for the market at large," said Greg Milliken, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Alibre. "MSC.Software is a recognized leader in the CAE (1) (Computer-Aided Engineering) Software that analyzes designs which have been created in the computer or that have been created elsewhere and entered into the computer. market and we're extremely excited to have them as a partner." "Alibre is opening new markets by making professional CAD and CAE software available to everyone," said Frank Perna, chairman and CEO, MSC.Software. "Part of our growth strategy is to put sophisticated, easy to use simulation tools in the hands of every designer, and our partnership with Alibre takes a significant step in the execution of that strategy." Alibre Design Expert includes a six month license of MSC.visualNastran Motion and is priced at $1,595 in the United States and Canada. The MSC.visualNastran bundle is currently only available in North America. Additional six month leases are also available from Alibre at a reasonable rate. Contact Alibre for more information. About MSC.Software Corporation MSC.Software (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MNS MNS Minutes MNS Maharashtra Navnirman Sena MNS Malaysian Nature Society MNS Mass Notification System MNS Mirror Neuron System MNS Metis Nation of Saskatchewan MNS mission needs statement (US DoD) MNS Maître Nageur Sauveteur ) is the leading global provider of simulation software and services, that helps companies make money, save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better products faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and systems. MSC.Software employs more than 1400 people in 23 countries. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit www.mscsoftware.com. About Alibre Alibre develops and markets Alibre Design which provides 3D parametric solid modeling for mechanical design and manufacturing at one-tenth the cost of comparable products. Leveraging a unique combination of ease-of-use, rich functionality and a price point anyone can afford Alibre Design is making professional 3D CAD available to everyone. Founded in 1997, Alibre Inc. is privately funded and based in Richardson, Texas. For more information, visit www.alibre.com. Alibre and Alibre Design are trademarks of Alibre Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective holders. |
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