2003 SAE World Congress Press Conference to Highlight DaimlerChrysler's
Implementation of Virtual Test Lab for Improvement of Vehicle Durability And
Reliability
DETROIT, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 2003 SAE World Congress -- The
SmartSim Community, a joint development and marketing initiative of
MTS Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: MTSC), MSC.Software Corp. (NYSE: MNS), and nCode
International, today announced that DaimlerChrysler has completed a study
proving the potential for reducing the number of physical prototypes required
to complete a vehicle design by correlating virtual models with physical test
results.
The results of this study and the work of the SmartSim Community will be
highlighted at a press conference taking place at the 2003 SAE World Congress
on March 4, 9:00am ET at Booth # 617.
In this study, DaimlerChrysler engineers in Sindelfingen, Germany, used
the Virtual Test Laboratory (VTL) from MTS Systems, combined with
MSC.Software's MSC.ADAMS(R) software, to ensure that physical testing data and
virtual testing data were directly linked and analyzed in concert. By
employing VTL and MSC.ADAMS to "front load" their development process,
DaimlerChrysler was able to better simulate vehicle dynamics and perform
predictive analysis earlier in the design process, resulting in faster design
times and fewer physical prototypes. In this proof of concept study, Daimler
Chrysler was able to eliminate two physical prototypes resulting in an
estimated cost savings of approximately $2 million USD.
According to Dr. Klaus-Joerg Dittmann, Daimler Chrysler Development
Manager, Durability Car Body, "DaimlerChrysler now plans to use VTL in the
development process for a specific next generation vehicle. By employing VTL
in actual vehicle development production, we expect to realize significant
time and cost savings."
The VTL, developed through SmartSim Community collaboration, is the
virtual reproduction of a physical test stand with all of its hardware and
software components. It assures that the analytical tests are directly linked
to the physical tests, utilizing the same input signals and parameters, and
therefore allows exacting correlation and validation of the physical and
analytical models. This allows the users to have a much higher confidence in
their computer models.
The launch of VTL and the ongoing activities with DaimlerChrysler are
examples of the latest success of the SmartSim Community, which was initiated
at the 2001 SAE Global Congress. Over the subsequent 24 months, the SmartSim
Community members have delivered solutions for integrated physical and virtual
testing, including joint research, purpose-built software tools, technology
integration, and simulation and testing consulting services. Jointly
developed tools to-date include Component EDM(TM) which generates EDM models
compatible with MSC.ADAMS(R), as well as MTS RPC(R) Pro release 3.0 which
embeds more extensive fatigue technologies from nCode International. The
SmartSim Community is working with global corporations such as Mazda, Hyundai,
John Deere, Nissan, and DaimlerChrysler to continue to define, deliver and
deploy virtual product development simulation and testing solutions.
For more information about The SmartSim Community, visit
http://www.smartsim.org .
About MSC.Software Corporation
MSC.Software (NYSE: MNS) is the leading global provider of simulation
software, with related services and systems, 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
1500 people in 22 countries. For additional information about MSC.Software's
products and services, please visit http://www.mscsoftware.com .
About MTS Systems Corporation
MTS Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: MTSC) is a global supplier of integrated
simulation solutions that help customers accelerate and improve their design,
development and manufacturing processes. MTS supplies products for determining
the mechanical behavior of materials, products and structures -- including
computer-based testing and simulation systems, modeling and testing software,
and consulting services -- as well as products for automating manufacturing
processes. MTS had 1,900 employees and revenue of $356 million for the fiscal
year ended September 28, 2002. Additional information on MTS can be found on
the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com .
About nCode International
nCode International is the world's leading supplier of engineering
solutions for durability, with major customers in the ground vehicles,
aerospace and offshore industries. Many major Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) use nCode solutions for durability management, including
Ford, General Motors, Volvo, DaimlerChrysler, and John Deere. For more
information on nCode International visit their website at http://www.ncode.com .
nCode is an AEA Technology plc company.
About AEA Technology plc
AEA Technology plc is one of the world's leading innovation businesses.
AEA Technology turns science and engineering into profit for the benefit of
its customers and investors. For more information on AEA Technology visit
their web site at http://www.aeat.com .
Editors' Advisory: All products and all corporate logos contained in this
release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective company.
SOURCE MTS Systems Corp.; MSC.Software Corp.; nCode
International
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Related links:
http://www.mts.com
http://www.sae.org http://www.smartsim.org
http://www.mscsoftware.com http://www.ncode.com
CONTACT:
Todd Evans, Corporate Communications Manager
of MSC.Software Corporation, +1-714-445-3066,
todd.evans@mscsoftware.com , or Dianne Bell, Strategic Marketing
Manager, MTS Systems Corporation Vehicle Dynamics Division,
+1-952-937-4060, dianne.bell@mts.com , or Sarah Ross, Regional
Marketing Manager of nCode International, +1-248-945-4357,
sarah.ross@ncode.com
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