TROY, MI, Mar 24, 215 – DCS has joined MSC Software’s Technology Partner Program as an official Software Community Partner of MSC Software, provider of MSC Nastran and a wide range of other products used in virtual prototyping and design.
First developed for NASA, MSC Nastran has become the leading finite element analysis (FEA) tool used by the world’s top manufacturers. As a Software Community Partner, DCS’s flagship dimensional analysis product, 3DCS, which features built-in FEA functionality, will directly align with MSC Nastran and other MSC solutions, allowing for an efficient workflow and greater overall compatibility.
“This partnership signals a closer development relationship that will bring about continued benefits for product & process engineers, and demonstrates the vital role DCS software plays in manufacturing across all industries,” said DCS vice president of sales Don Jasurda.
One immediate benefit from this partnershipwill be the abilityfor 3DCS users to seamlessly pull FEA mesh files from MSC Software tools into 3DCS, removing the need for multistep workflows. This will give 3DCS users a smooth process of adding finite element analysis to their 3DCS models, enabling flexible materials and process deformation in their variation analysis.
As the partnership continues, customers can expect to see additional developments to streamline FEA and variation analysis, making it easier for new users to adopt 3DCS FEA Compliant Modeler. With plans for incorporating thermal effects from processes like welding, as well as environmental factors such as expansion, DCS looks forward to advancing the synergy between these two software suites.
About DCS
DCS has been supporting quality management in industries including automotive, aerospace, medical device, electronics and industrial machinery for over 20 years. DCS solutions are used daily by companies like Airbus, BMW, GM, LG, Nissan, Phillips, Sony, Textron Aviation and VW. By applying DCS’s 3D Model Based environment for Predictive Variation Analysis and Responsive SPC, manufacturers have reduced quality management costs related to yield, scrap, rework and warranty issues. Read more at www.3dcs.com.
About MSC Software
MSC Software is one of the ten original software companies and a global leader in helping product manufacturers to advance their engineering methods with simulation software and services. As a trusted partner, MSC Software helps companies improve quality, save time, and reduce costs associated with design and test of manufactured products. Academic institutions, researchers, and students employ MSC’s technology to expand individual knowledge as well as expand the horizon of simulation. MSC Software employs 1,100 professionals in 20 countries. For additional information about MSC Software’s products and services, please visit www.mscsoftware.com.