Cray Inc. and MSC.Software Partner to Improve Automotive Time-to-Market, Ride and Handling.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2000 Supercomputer Collaboration Yields 900 Percent Speedup In Key Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH NVH Noise, Vibration and Harshness NVH Nahverkehr Hohenlohekreis (German) NVH Noise Vibration and Harshness ) Calculations Using 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. .Nastran Global supercomputer leader Cray Inc. (Nasdaq:CRAY) and MSC.Software Corporation (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 ), the world's leading provider of 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. and services to manufacturers, today announced the first results of a collaboration program to enable automakers to bring new car and truck models to market faster, with improved ride and handling characteristics. The announcement was made at MSC.Software's Second Worldwide Automotive Conference being held here this week. Early results of the supercomputing collaboration include a 900-percent speedup in key calculations for Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Optimization using the industry-standard MSC.Nastran software product. NVH Optimization--crucial for designing a new vehicle's ride, handling and interior acoustical properties--has been one of the most daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin computing tasks for automakers worldwide. By significantly speeding up the computationally intensive "sensitivity calculations" within MSC.Nastran, Cray Inc. and MSC.Software have made it practical for automakers to try out more possibilities when developing new models, and to shorten overall development cycles. "The MSC Software-Cray program will enable auto manufacturers to make cars safer and more comfortable through better computer simulation of how a car will handle and feel to a driver," said Jeff Morgan, vice president, MSC.Software Corporation. "NVH Optimization enhancements in MSC.Nastran will also enable manufacturers to meet other important design objectives, such as reducing vehicle weight." "NVH Optimization is arguably the single most important design objective for automakers today," said Cray Inc. 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. Jim Rottsolk. "Auto designers will now be able to run massive NVH Optimization jobs overnight that formerly took several days to complete. Because of our alliance with MSC.Software, future enhancements will be available first on Cray supercomputer systems Three firms have held, simultaneously, the name Supercomputer Systems or Supercomputing Systems. The first was founded by Steve Chen, architect of the Cray X-MP and Cray Y-MP. The second was based in San Diego, California, USA. ." Rottsolk said Cray and MSC.Software plan to enhance other key modules of MSC.Nastran. "Our goal is to make the combination of Cray supercomputers and MSC.Nastran even more valuable to automotive and other manufacturers." Dr. Erwin Johnson, section head for Design Optimization See automatic design optimization. and Aeroelasticity Aeroelasticity The branch of applied mechanics which deals with the interaction of aerodynamic, inertial, and structural forces. It is important in the design of airplanes, helicopters, missiles, suspension bridges, power lines, tall chimneys, and even stop at MSC.Software, said, "We are pleased that our long-standing relationship with Cray Research has evolved this way with Cray Inc., the successor firm. Cray has a deep understanding of the automotive industry that complements our own highly talented staff. We expect more exciting achievements from this program." About MSC.Software Corporation MSC.Software (NYSE:MNS) is the world's leading provider of simulation software and services to major manufacturers worldwide. MSC.Software's software and services are used to enhance and automate the product design and manufacturing process. The ability to model and test software prototypes has cost effectively enabled manufacturers to design and build everything from sophisticated aircraft and automobiles to electronic products. Simulating product performance reduces development costs, time to market and warranty costs, positively impacting customer profitability. MSC.Software is capitalizing on the advantages of the Linux operating system for high performance computing, and the Web in all of its forms. For additional information about MSC.visualNastran, our ASP, or Linux initiative, visit us at www.engineering-e.com, or www.mscsoftware.com. About Cray Inc. Cray Inc. designs, builds and sells high-performance vector processor and general-purpose parallel computer systems. The company has leading edge technology, multiple product platforms, nearly 900 employees, a $2 billion installed base of over 600 computers worldwide, major manufacturing and service capabilities and extensive global customer relationships. Cray believes its Multithreaded multithreaded - multithreading Architecture and Cray T3E(TM) and Cray SV2(TM) systems together represent the future of supercomputing. Go to www.cray.com for more information on the company. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements. There are certain factors that could cause Cray's execution plans to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements above. Among such factors risks are expected delivery and acceptance times, and timely availability of commercially acceptable components from third party suppliers. For a discussion of such risks, and other risks that could affect Cray's future performance, please see "Risk Factors" in Cray Inc.'s most recent SEC Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . MSC is a registered trademark of MSC.Software Corporation. 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