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Introduction to MSC.Software
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Virtual Product Development (VPD)
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MSC Product Lines
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Case Studies
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Conclusions

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Introduction to MSC.Software
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Virtual Product Development (VPD)
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MSC Product Lines
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Case Studies
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Conclusions

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Leading Global provider of
VPD software and services
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Largest VPD Company
Worldwide
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Trusted Advisor to Largest
Manufacturing Companies in
The World
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42 year history in engineering process improvement
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Broadest set of VPD tools to help you virtually test your products

Aviation
Aerospace
Truck & Automotive Agriculture,
Construction
Rail
Motorcycles
Defense
Medical Device
Biomedical
Consumer
Products
Shipbuilding
Machinery,
Manufacturing

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De facto standard in
Automotive and
Aerospace
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Deeply embedded in the engineering processes of every major global
OEM and supplier
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Multi-Industry
Presence
SERV
8%
Aerospace
Automotive
Heavy
Industry
RESELLERS
11%
Med,Consum,etc
2%
EDU
4%
AERO Com'l
12%
24%
29%
15%
AERO Def
12%
ELECT
7%
AUTO
29% MFG
15%

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Introduction to MSC.Software
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Virtual Product Development (VPD)
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MSC Product Lines
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Case Studies
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Conclusions

Intense global competition
Demanding customers
Fragmented markets
Increasing product complexity
Compressed product cycles
Price and profit pressures
Strict regulatory and liability environments
Systems integration and supply chain issues
Skyrocketing costs of testing & physical prototyping

Functio n
Faster
Innovation
Distributed
Teams
Lower
Risk
Higher
Profits
Form Fit

VPD Product Development Process
Concept & Specifications
Virtual Product Model
• Virtual Build: model synchronized on a regular basis and assembled in a full virtual product model
• Virtual Test: virtual product is repeatedly tested over the complete range of inter-related performance specifications
• Virtual Review: “virtual test” results shared with global design team for review and design trade-off decisions
Components & Subsystems

- Test - Review Cycle
Virtual Build:
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Model synchronized on a regular basis to a central Simulation Data Management portal
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Incorporates components and subsystems from design team (including supply chain)
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Close integration with established CAD tools and processes
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Done early in the design process; done often.
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Results in a detailed virtual product model that is used to perform virtual testing

Build Test - Review Cycle
Virtual Test:
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Duplicate your current physical testing protocol for model validation and test correlation
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Enables sophisticated testing methodologies
(stochastics, robust design) based on ability to run multiple tests quickly and inexpensively
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Physical testing is more strategic, less late-stage troubleshooting
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Build insight to product performance, test more design variations and innovations and make better design and engineering decisions
Standard Product Tests and
Physical Test Correlation

Build - Test Review Cycle
Virtual Review:
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Review results and key issues from virtual tests
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Component and subsystem teams can assess how their design affects overall performance
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Evaluate many design alternatives and usage scenarios in rapid cycles
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Use stochastic and design of experiments methodologies based on batches of tens or hundreds of simulations
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Make better design trade-offs and more timely decisions
System-Level Design Review

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Introduction to MSC.Software
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Virtual Product Development (VPD)
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MSC Product Lines
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Case Studies
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Conclusions

concept design test make maintain
Design level
Simulation
Solvers
Detailed
Simulation
Process Management
Enterprise PDM System

SimDesigner CAD embedded VPD environment for designers
SimOffice
SimManager
Unified framework for integrated VPD modelling and simulation
Environment for automating and managing collaborative VPD

Only All-In-One Simulation for V5
CAD Embedded •
The power of MSC solver technology

Nastran
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Adams
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Marc
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The power of CATIA
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Native Geometry
Integration
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Data Management
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Process control
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PDM correlation

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Performance
CAD Embedded Simulation
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Fast, responsive and robust simulation within the CAD environment, improving collaboration between engineers and designers
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Ease of Use
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Consistent user interaction model in CAD GUI
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Integrated model database, fully generative, improves productivity by reducing need for model preparation
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Based on Proven Technology
• Create from components used in MSC’s products today, giving designers access to world-class simulation tools
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Integrated in Overall VPD strategy
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Make better design decisions and avoid rework with up-front simulation

Model preparation and results visualisation
Core Products
SOFY
ADAMS
Multi-body dynamics, kinematics
Patran EASY5
Control systems
Nastran Dytran
Linear statics and Dynamics
Crash, impact, drop test
Marc
Nonlinear

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Performance
Integration & Interoperability
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Fast, responsive and robust
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Capacity
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Able to handle extreme model sizes
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Scalable
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From conceptual to detailed simulations, within an integrated environment
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Across multiple disciplines and VPD attributes
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Ease of Use
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State-of-the-art user interface
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Consistent user interaction model across all products
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Customization and Extensibility
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Customization, extension and process capture built in to the architecture
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Based on Proven Technology
• Create from components used in MSC’s products today

“The data generated by (CAE) simulation itself is useful, but the real value is the ability to move that information around and have it where and when you need it.”
Charles Foundyller
CEO, Daratech

Simulation Process and Data Management
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Increase VPD Process Effectiveness
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Synchronize simulation and design, consolidate and track models and results
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Increase VPD Process Efficiency
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Automation, knowledge capture and reuse, transparent data access, global communication, facilitate trade-off studies and decision making
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Model and Knowledge Reuse
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Consistent access and management of data, models, testing and results, data mining
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Ease of Implementation and Compatibility
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Leverage existing investments in software and PLM infrastructure
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Based on Proven Technology
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Operates with industry standard infrastructure components

 The most complete and powerful range of simulation tools available:
 Analyze and understand all aspects of product performance characteristics
 Address the complete Product Lifecycle and Product Development process:
 MSC.MasterKey Licensing System concept  design  test  manufacture

 Knowledge Capture and
Process Automation
 Digital Mockup and Functional
Virtual Prototyping (Enterprise
Focus)
 Product and Simulation Data
Management
(PDM/SimManager)
 Funded Software Development
 Industry Specific Services
 Aerospace, Automotive,
Shipbuilding, Biomed,
Consumer Goods, etc….
 Engineering Analysis and
Simulation Services
 Software Support and
Technical Training
 On-Site Consulting
 On-Line Services

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Introduction to MSC.Software
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Virtual Product Development (VPD)
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MSC Product Lines
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Case Studies
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Conclusions

Business: Hydraulic Systems for
Mobile Equipment
Challenge: Meet increase in design requests while lowering costs and improving quality
Solution: Partnered with MSC
Services to assess, design and implement a reformulation of the design process as part of their Six-Sigma program
Value: Achieved significant improvement in overall cylinder design time
“Our new custom software environment has streamlined the cylinder design request process, reduced cylinder design time allowing us to process more requests, and automated our FEA process.”
Jason McIntyre, Black Belt, Caterpillar H&HS

Business: Industrial machinery manufacturer
Challenge: Predict off-road vehicle body structure behavior on a test track
Solution: ADAMS vehicle model including NASTRAN flexible frame
Value: Predicted dynamic stress of vehicle on test track.
Rapidly evaluated effect of design changes

Business:
North American locomotive manufacturer
Challenge:
Investigate the effect of wheel back-to-back distance on locomotive stability and safety
Solution:
Parametric model built in ADAMS/Rail and run through standard suite of maneuvers
Value:
Met customer critical-to-quality requirements on locomotive design
“We have done a lot of wonderful work using ADAMS.
Jingjun Zhang
Control and Auxiliary Systems

Business: Truck manufacturer
Challenge: Assess ride behavior of trucks earlier in design cycle
Solution: VPD solutions from
MSC.Software
Value: Adjust truck-specific factors like cab suspension, chassis flexibility and payload to optimize ride

Business: Bus Manufacturer
Challenge: Develop a Bus in 18 months
Solution: Partner with
MSC.Software for multi-disciplinary software and services
Value: Reduced testing and time to validate vehicle for durability, safety, comfort, vehicle dynamics, and service life

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Business: Motorcycle OEM
Challenge: Optimize the straight running stability and turning performance of a motorcycle
Solution: Apply virtual tire model using MSC.ADAMS
Value: Good correlation with physical test and the ability to easily optimize tire properties
0
1.5
-10
2.0
2.5
A1（caster angle 25.7°）
A2（caster angle 23.7°）
A3（caster angle 21.7°）
Time(sec)
Stability improvement

Business: General machinery manufacturer
Challenge: Reduce vibration of washing machine
Solution: Built virtual washing machine with ADAMS; used Taguchi Method to optimize performance
Value: Achieved 70% reduction of machine vibration
“ More and more What-If studies with
ADAMS virtual prototype are the key for our design optimization.”
--Mr. Takao Kinouchi, Chief Researcher,
SANYO Electric Co. Ltd
Before After
4,374 cases
Reduce
35%
60 cases
Reduce
70% few
Original
With
Simulation
With simulation +
Taguchi Method

Business: Consumer Electronics
Television division
Challenge: Reduce shipping damages through better packaging
Solution: FEM based deformation analysis
Value: Reduce shipping damages with robust packaging
Reduction of shipping cost with reduction of dimensional weight
Deliver products to market earlier

Business: Orthotic Inserts
Challenge: Too many variables to consider. Orthotics unaided by the computer are entirely subjective
Solution: Used simulation to study kinematic and kinetic effects of an orthotic device
Value: Visualized the effects of various orthotic insert designs to find the best for each patient
“This approach has the ability to revolutionalize the way we treat lower-limb pain, disability, and rehabilitation.
We’ve already used the software to help hundreds of patients, and have plans to expand operations to clinics in other cities.” -- Brent Konantz
President, Prothotics
Biomechanics
Research Group Inc. ®

Business: Vascular Devices
Challenge: Confidence that soft tissue will respond safely to a device
Solution: Using simulation to understand and visualize stent / soft tissue interaction and performance
Value: Increased efficiency in stent design; accelerated innovation
“We need to model the soft tissue to increase our understanding of how the tissue responds and interacts with a device. Finite element analysis (FEA) software provides the evaluation tool to do this.”
-- Chris Feezor, Guidant

Business: Coronary Stents
Challenge: Accurately simulate the behavior and performance of the stent structure
Solution: simulations
MSC.Software Services ran in-depth computer of stent
Value: stress
Simulation study reveals potential problems with deflected geometry or levels
“We are very pleased with all the work that MSC.Software has performed to date. We shall definitely be back for followup simulation needs. Thanks for a job well done!”
-- Stephen Kao
Sr. R&D Engineer, Xtent

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Introduction to MSC.Software
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Virtual Product Development (VPD)
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MSC Product Lines
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Case Studies
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Conclusions

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Manufacturers face daunting challenges today in many aspects of new product development
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Virtual Product Development approach will significantly improve new product development processes, reduce risk, reduce costs, increased profitability and customer loyalty
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MSC.Software is the industry leader and partner of choice for over 10,000 successful manufacturing companies
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Proven and wide product portfolio that supports all industries and manufacturers

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Account Manager
• ian.tasker@mscsoftware.com
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+44 151 350 1307
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Manufacturing Sales
• peter.roberts@mscsoftware.com
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+44 151 350 1303