“MSC.Software, the world’s leading developer of simulation
software, today announced the company will demonstrate MSC.Patran
running on the Linux operating system during National Manufacturing
Week at Chicago’s McCormick Center, March 13-17, 2000.”
“MSC.Patran provides a complete software environment for
companies performing simulation of mechanical products. As the
industry’s acknowledged leading finite element modeler, MSC.Patran
enables the user to conceptualize, develop and test a product using
computer-based simulation prior to making manufacturing and
material commitments. Major manufacturers around the world use
MSC.Patran as the basis for their product improvement process,
reducing or eliminating costly physical prototyping and
testing.”