SANTA ANA, Calif., July 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MSC.Software Corp. (Nasdaq:MSCS), a leading global provider of simulation software applications and related services, today announced the creation of a Customer Advisory Board (CAB) that will align MSC.Software products and business practices with recognized thought leaders in automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing and other industries. The shared objectives of the CAB members are to identify and accelerate the availability of critical technologies within commercial Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools, align technology priorities within and across industries, and help establish business policies and procedures that make it easier for customers to work with MSC.
Eighteen industry leaders have agreed to become initial members of the CAB including VIF (Virtual Vehicle Competence Center), SIKORSKY, The Boeing Company, GOODRICH, Airbus, Tata Motors, Lloyd's Register, Mitsubishi Motors, EADS, and GKN. Members will meet on a quarterly basis with MSC.Software senior management to discuss, debate, and have open dialogue on industry trends, business & technology drivers, key customer issues, and market opportunities. This interaction will provide MSC and the CAB members with critical insight into details of the issues that are facing product development organizations today, including CAE technology and how that technology is delivered to industry.
"Participation in MSC.Software's Customer Advisory Board will make our existing strategic relationship even more valuable. Accelerated delivery of critical technologies aligned to our needs will result in competitive advantage to GKN and the other CAB members," said Steve Minter, Vice President of Engineering at GKN Driveline.
About MSC.Software Corporation
MSC.Software (Nasdaq:MSCS) is a leading global provider of simulation software 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. MSC.Software employs approximately 1000 people around the world. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit www.mscsoftware.com.
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