Press Release
GARDENA Extends Use of MSC.Software SimDesigner To Improve Product Performance and Reduce Development Costs
Santa Ana, CA - June 28, 2005 - MSC.Software Corp. (OTC: MNSC.PK), the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) products including simulation software and services today announced that GARDENA, Germany, the leading European manufacturer of gardening tools and equipment has increased their investment in the CATIA V5-integrated products of SimDesigner. Used by engineers in the department of precision engineering,
SimDesigner will be used for the simulation of stresses on plastic parts, gears and for parts subject to centrifugal forces.
"In selecting SimDesigner for CATIA V5, GARDENA are typical of the increasing number of specialist manufacturers looking to enhance their design to manufacture process by empowering their in-house designers with a fully CAD-embedded simulation capability," said Amir Mobayen, MSC.Software, Corporate Senior VP, EMEA.
"SimDesigner Nonlinear is the perfect complement to the already implemented Catia-FEModule
GPS," says Dipl. Ing. Peter Rudolf, Precision Engineering division at GARDENA. "Also, it is important for us that MSC.Software is a very well known provider of many VPD tools, especially in the FEA and multi-body analysis area and for CATIA V5 integrated products. By using SimDesigner, we expect to be able to cut down on external calculations, and to do more in-house calculations of cases, which could not have been simulated before. SimDesigner offers an ideal combination of an easy to learn CAD integrated CAE tool and high-end simulation, at a reasonable price. We will now be able to make design decisions earlier in the design process, which will help us to reduce development time and cost."
About GARDENA
GARDENA is the leading European manufacturer of intelligent and easy to use gardening tools and equipment. It is represented in more than 100 countries. With around 2,900 employees worldwide, GARDENA AG achieved sales of EUR 421.7 million in fiscal year 2003/2004. GARDENA is the preferred partner in the planning, design and care of living space at home in nature. Their products and services provide individual experiences through unique solutions. For more information in GARDENA please visit: www.gardena.com.
About MSC.Software Corporation
MSC.Software (OTC: MNSC.PK) 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.
| Contact: Catherine Meek Media Relations MSC.Software 714.445.5647 catherine.meek@mscsoftware.com |
