Automotive MSC Software is the Automotive Industry’s Engineering Simulation and

Analysis Partner to Drive Innovation and Speed Time-to-Market

 Structural Solutions for Defense 2

TECHNOLOGY
• A broad spectrum of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
software tools to analyze, validate and optimize designs virtually

Industry in Transformation... • Tools to manage complex and comprehensive CAE data to

reduce redundancy while increasing innovation and profit
Government regulations for higher fuel efficiency,
• Technology partnerships with leading CAE and HPC providers so
consumer demands for safety and comfort, increasing you can achieve higher productivity and higher returns on your
software and hardware investments
material costs, and global demand are driving the

automotive industry to accelerate innovation and

time-to-market. PROCESSES
• Customized and out-of-the-box automation tools to improve
MSC Software’s tightly integrated simulation solutions in
simulation processes across groups and suppliers
the design and development processes at all major OEMs • Optimal CAE methods to incorporate into your development
and key suppliers make MSC a strategic partner and and design process to meet regulations and achieve
certification consistently and reliably
facilitator to help the auto industry overcome these

challenges efficiently and effectively.

PEOPLE
Whether you are a small company designing components
• More than fifty years of experience partnering with automotive
or a big supplier or OEM concerned with system companies to solve challenging problems

level studies for multiple platforms, you can rely on • A transfer of knowledge and expertise, customized to your
organization so you can operate at maximum efficiency
MSC to have the right solution, services and support
• Affordable learning through in-person and online structured
infrastructure to meet your current and future needs.
programs suited to your needs
SIMULATE the Complete Vehicle Engineering Process FROM A TO Z

COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS TOOLS

Airbags, Electronic Stability Controls

(Airbag Deployment, Crash Analysis, MBD Analysis & Optimization,
Mechatronics, MBD) Mechatronics, Ride & Handling,
Durability & Fatigue

NVH, Acoustics, MBD, System-Level

Dynamic Analysis, Thermal Hydraulics,
Gas Dynamics Mechatronics, MBD Analysis &
Optimization, Coupled Physics Fuel Tank Sloshing,
Manufacturing,
Crash Performance
Linear and Nonlinear Stress
Analysis of Elastomeric Components,
NVH, Acoustics
MBD, Stress Analysis, Acoustics,
Material Modeling and Analysis

Manufacturing, Impact
Performance, Defroster Studies

Full Vehicle Analysis

Minimize risk, maximize return: Explore
interactions between components and
systems to design safer, stronger, lighter,
and cheaper.
MBD Analysis, Optimization &
Performance Analysis &
Optimization, Durability &
Fatigue, NVH
Composite Material Modeling, Integrated Multiphysics
Structural Analysis, Design and MBD Analysis & Optimization,
Weight Optimization, Durability & Get it right the first time: Test multiple
Durability, Structural Behavior, Pipe & Shell Noise, Durability, physics simultaneously for high-fidelity
Fatigue, Crashworthiness Studies, Nonlinear, Manufacturing Thermal, & Nonlinear Analysis
NVH, Manufacturing results that won’t keep you guessing.
Process Analysis

MBD Analysis & Optimization, THE MSC ONE METHOD

Mechatronics, Durability & Fatigue,
Engineering Lifecycle
Coupled Thermomechanical Analysis, Use the complete suite of Management
Brake Squeal multidisciplinary engineering Don’t reinvent the wheel: Track and
Structural & Thermal Analysis, software tools. manage all materials data and simulation
Acoustics, Mechatronics Learn more: data and processes to retrieve easily and
www.mscsoftware.com/product/msc-one use for future projects.
CAE TECHNOLOGY Structural Solutions for Automotive 4

Solutions for STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

It is difficult to
MSC Software’s highly scalable structural analysis solutions enable
accurately estimate engineers to simulate components, assemblies and full vehicles.
the cost savings MSC’s proven technologies help engineers:
we have obtained
Simulation results for Simulation results for
through virtual product ...tackle complex problems with confidence: initial design final design

development (VPD) • Analyze structures and their interactions for linear and
CV boot optimization
nonlinear behavior.
but we are certain that
it amounts to millions • Perform complete assembly analysis of powertrain and suspension
components.
of dollars per year
across our complete • Improve performance of seals and mounts with accurate
nonlinear analysis.
product line.”
• Analyze composite structures subjected to static, dynamic and
- Dr. Steve Jia,
Litens Automotive Group
thermal loads.

...achieve high-fidelity validation: TorqFiltr Simulation -

Maximum Principal Stresses
• Obtain system loads for accurate stress analysis.

• Improve accuracy of multibody dynamic studies with modal

results from finite element analysis.

• Conduct co-simulation with multibody dynamics (MBD) and

finite element analysis (FEA).

...accelerate analysis of large models :

• Perform full-vehicle studies with the help of robust high
performance computing and superelements Structural Assembly Modeling - Connectors

• Perform faster, parallelized dynamic analysis of large models

with Automated Component Model Synthesis.
CAE TECHNOLOGY Safety Solutions for Automotive 5

Solutions for SAFETY

We use Adams as
our primary multibody Testing performance of all of a vehicle’s components and systems
simulation tool because working simultaneously is crucial for ensuring the safety of its occupants.
it has demonstrated the
MSC’s solutions provide a complete set of technologies for testing
ability to simulate a wide
control systems, multibody dynamics and explicit dynamics to simulate
range of very complicated
applications with a high various driving maneuvers and vehicle behavior to achieve the highest
level of accuracy. fidelity crash simulations.
Rollover event - sand bed
Adams provided virtual
testing of the new braking ...improve collision-related outcomes:
algorithm on a vehicle • Gain valuable insight into large strains, deformations and structural
system-level model, failures during crash events involving single or multiple vehicles.
making it possible to
evaluate its performance • Model interaction between multiple components and assemblies
without expensive and the resulting structural and material failure.
prototype iterations. • Perform roll stability events to improve predictive capabilities of
- Ragnar Ledesma, passive safety simulations.
Meritor Airbag simulation

...prepare for the unexpected:

• Study the influence of fluid pressures during events like

hydroplaning and gas tank sloshing.

• Analyze the complex behavior of airbags during deployment

under various crash scenarios.

• Conduct MBD-Controls cosimulation to evaluate controls

strategies for Automatic Braking Systems (ABS).

• Reduce braking distances by optimizing controls

algorithms in the MBD environment to meet Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Hydroplaning event simulation

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CAE TECHNOLOGY Durability Solutions for Automotive 6

Extend PRODUCT LIFE

With Nastran Embedded
Lightweighting initiatives, as a key mechanism to achieve higher fuel
Fatigue, a reduction of
efficiency places durability at the center of design and development of
30-60% of fatigue analysis
structural elements. MSC’s technology enables engineers to perform
timing is achieved. end-to-end durability analysis in a unified technology platform.
Significantly fewer and
...conduct end-to-end durability studies:
smaller files translate to Fatigue Analysis of a Truck Cab
• Use solver enmbedded fatigue analysis for faster results.
resource savings and more
• Simulate durability duty cycle with virtual test rig.
design studies faster.
• Optimize design with fatigue life as a design objective

• Generate road loads virtually for standardized full vehicle

durability studies

...control disastrous failures:

• Evaluate the damage progression, and delamination in composite Fatigue anlaysis of a steering wheel
structures like door panels and dashboards.

• Predict the growth of cracks in structures.

TRADITIONAL FATIGUE ANALYSIS SOLVER EMBEDDED FATIGUE

vs.
CAE TECHNOLOGY Lightweighting Solutions for Automotive 7

Build LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURES

The ability to quickly
Successful designs with lighter, stronger, customized composites
and easily look at
materials require simulation tools capable of addressing
alternatives at a
their unique challenges. MSC’s solutions helps auto manufacturers and
time when we are
suppliers meet weight reduction goals and achieve the required fuel
not locked into any
efficiency to reach regulation goals quickly and gain competitive edge.
particular approach
makes it possible to ...optimize designs to reduce mass:
meet performance • Optimize shape, size and topology of designs.
40% mass saved by metal
requirements with a replacement on engine mount
• Obtain global optimal solution with state of the art
lighter suspension optimization methods.

that can improve the • Reduce weight without compromising performance using

fuel economy of the multidisciplinary optimization tools.

vehicle.”
...lightweight with new materials:
- Anders Wirie
Volvo • Optimize laminate lay-up configuration for improved
structural performance.
40% mass reduction and 50% parts
• Achieve weight reduction targets by confidently replacing the reduction of seat pan
metal parts with new, lighter, better reinforced plastic and
composite materials.

• Analyze chopped and continuous fiber reinforced materials

accounting for manufacturing process, local fiber orientation,
temperature and residual stresses.

• Predict the nonlinear, rate-dependent and anisotropic behavior

of multi-phase materials without extensive physical testing.

Wheel Topology Optimization

CAE TECHNOLOGY NVH and Acoustic Solutions for Automotive 8

Reduce NOISE, VIBRATION, HARSHNESS

(NVH) and Optimize ACOUSTICS
We ran the model
for different values
Use of new materials for lightweighting and engine downsizing has
of desired torque-
a strong impact on the noise, vibration and harshness behavior of a
converter-slip rpm vehicle. Solve interior and exterior NVH problems and meet regulatory
across a broad range environments, while maintaining the desired unique acoustic signature of
of rpm. The simulation vehicles with MSC solutions which enable engineers to:
Trimmed car cabin nose
showed that 40 rpm
...improve passenger comfort:
slip was the optimal
value that would meet • Study the acoustic behavior of noise sources like engine and
exhaust systems, and the transfer path.
the NVH target and
would result in the • Perform vibro-acoustic analysis of full vehicle models.

best trade off with fuel • Analyze sound absorption of trim materials inside cabin.
economy.” • Study the influence of road surface and wind induced vibrations.

- Mario Felice, • Use parallelization to get results faster and analyze multiple
Ford Motor Company design variations.
Brake Squeal Analysis
...reduce pass-by noise and meet regulations:
• Integrate MBD and Acoustics for noise analysis of
transmission systems.

• Perform sound radiation analyses of vibrating structures,

including powertrain, engine components, intakes and exhausts.

• Couple with third party CFD programs for higher accuracy in

flow-induce noise computations.

• Investigate and improve the effectiveness of passive and noise

control systems. Powertrain acoustic analysis
CAE TECHNOLOGY Thermal Solutions for Automotive 9

Solutions for THERMAL ANALYSIS

With simulation, we
Thermal management of automotive systems plays a critical role in
can investigate and
defining the vehicle’s operating range, emissions and durability.
evaluate the wishes Engineers use MSC Software’s solutions to study the influence of heat

and demands of our transfer in the structural components and assembles, and multiphysics
phenomena through coupled analysis to:
customers with the Solar heating of automobile
dashboard
greatest accuracy. ...analyze and improve thermal performance:
We were able to • Analyze thermal performance of exhaust systems and design options

substitute simulations to control peak temperatures.

• Study thermal behavior of engine/powertrain with new designs and

for the (physical)
materials.
development runs,
• Simulate heat buildup in passenger cabins and examine options to
which was very improve cabin comfort

cost-effective.”
...perform coupled multiphysics studies:
- Charles Courlander,
Guardian Automotive • Improve brake performance and life by investigating effects
Thermal Analysis of a disc brake
of friction generated heating and influence of all modes of
heat transfer.

• Evaluate heat generated by Joule heating in electronic systems

and rear window defroster grid. Investigate new grid patterns
customized for each vehicle model

• Simulate welding process and study transient temperature

gradients and thermal induced stresses.

• Investigate heat generation and performance of battery packs. Muffler

CAE TECHNOLOGY Multibody Dynamics Solutions for Automotive 10

Improve RIDE AND HANDLING

Before we used
Fast changing market conditions and customer demands require
Adams/Car we found
engineering teams to quickly build new models with little room for
that only 40-50% of
error. With MSC solutions, development teams can quickly create
what we tried at the
and test functional virtual prototypes of complete vehicles and
test track turned out
vehicle subsystems enabling them to: Truck handling analysis
to be effective. Since
we began using ...save time and resources:
Adams/Car, 80-90% • Analyze vertical forces, static loads, steering characteristics and
of the ideas that wheel travel for suspension, steering and full vehicle maneuvers.
we try on the track • Simulate vehicle behavior on three dimensional roads such as
succeed.” highways, race tracks, test tracks and parking structures.

- Per Blomberg, • Test the design of different subsystems and their influence on the
Polestar Racing
overall vehicle dynamics.

• Perform standard testing procedures for cornering, courses,

steering, quasi-static and straight-line analysis. Virtual SPMM Testrig

...achieve higher fidelity system dynamics simulations:

• Study the dynamic behavior of the entire driveline during

different operating conditions.

• Explore the interaction between driveline and

chassis components

• Integrate control systems into vehicle models for complete

system analysis.

• Include tires in the model and simulate maneuvers such as Road loads calculation on a Humvee
braking, steering, acceleration, free-rolling or skidding.
CAE TECHNOLOGY Manufacturing Process Solutions for Automotive 11

Optimize MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Forming simulation
The ability to identify manufacturing issues and maximize manufacturing
is essential for us...
processes before the first part is forged is critical for saving time and
We reached a
reducing both short and long term costs. MSC’s technology analyzes and
situation in which we
optimizes complex manufacturing processes to offer valuable insights
achieve a 90-98%
that improve tool life, save material costs and extend product life.
match between the
Self Piercing Rivets -
real product and the ...innovate virtually: Behavior between two joining points

virutal layout, based

• Predict thickness distribution and manufacturing process
on a combination of parameters in forming operations like sheet forming, hydroforming
experienced staff and thermoforming.
and simulation.” • Simulate multi-stage forging and forming operations and adjust
- Jurgen Schuler, process parameters for material savings.
Neumayer Tekfor Holding GmbH
• Predict the forces and final deformed shapes during joining
operations like self-piercing rivets.
Forging of a piston rod
• Develop custom multi-stage glass forming operations virtually.

• Study the effects of various welding sequences, speeds,

heat input and stop times.

...improve productivity and product life:

• Analyze tool wear and design for longer life.

• Predict distortions and residual stresses during and after all

stages of forming and welding and test alternatives before
process implementation. Residual stresses after welding process

• Accurately estimate the performance and life of structural

components.
PROCESSES Engineering Lifecycle Management for Automotive 12

Manage ENGINEERING LIFECYCLE

Product development
Organize and preserve valuable knowledge acquired to meet certification
time has been
requirements and time spent on report generation. Recover this data
reduced tremendously
anytime to save crucial time and resources with a single integrated
(with SimManager).
system that enables you to.
We cut it by 25
percent, which ...capture and reuse simulation knowledge:
Process Management of
literally took months • Reduce manual execution of intensive, repetitive simulation Vehicle Design

off the product tasks and processes through automation.

development • Trace processes through Audit Trail of simulation processes,
process.” inputs and outputs.

- Brian Brander, • Search terabytes of data quickly to answer design questions.

TI Automotive
...collaborate effectively:
• Manage data in a central, searchable environment with
permission based access.

• Configure to support multiple global locations.

Pedigree of Vehicle Design
• Manage proprietary and public material data ensuring full traceability
across the enterprise and throughout the product lifecycle.

...efficiently manage projects:

• Keep projects on schedule through work requests and
workflow notification.

• Generate customized reports faster to meet documentation

and certification requirements.

• Integrate multiple tools and applications, including MSC, 3rd

party and in-house applications.
 PEOPLE Engineering Services Solutions for Automotive 13

Expand ENGINEERING EXPERTISE

The MSC
MSC Software’s worldwide team of experienced engineers has Knowledge
Engineering diverse and extensive knowledge and skill sets specific to Transfer

Services team the automotive industry. We are your partner to guide, advise
Customization
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Toolkits

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Training Mentoring
toughest problems.
• Custom training for your engineers to maximize the returns on
your software investment.
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them rapidly gain expertise. Management

• Consulting services to tackle your toughest problems. Methods

Development
• On-site resources to augment your current staff.
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