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Hexagon MSC Software

Hexagon MSC Software
5161 California Ave.
Suite 200
Irvine, California, 92617
United States of America
(714) 540-8900

MSC Software develops simulation software technology that enables engineers to validate and optimize their designs using virtual prototypes. Customers in almost every part of manufacturing use our software to complement, and in some cases even replace the physical prototype “build and test” process that has traditionally been used in product design.

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ePowertrain by Design

Electrification is the single largest disruptor that has occurred to mobility in decades and in particular it is impacting the automotive industry faster and more widely than other sectors.


Hexagon MSC Software in the News

SimScale, Hexagon Debut Cloud-Based Marc Integration at NAFEMS WC 2025

At NAFEMS World Congress, the companies announced that the Hexagon nonlinear FEA solver will be available on the SimScale cloud platform.

AM Quality Management Matures 

The 2023 Formnext show was a hotbed of new announcements, many leveraging AI to ensure consistent print quality and traceability for production-scale applications. 

Editor’s Picks: June 8-23, 2023

One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Yamaha Motor Wins 2021 MSC Nastran Excellence Award

Motor company receives award for multiphysics unmanned helicopter noise simulation.

How Simulation Impacts Innovation in Design

Simulation brings many benefits to design engineering—but it’s not a one-size-fits-all option for certain use cases.

The Simulation Risk-Free Space of Vehicle Design

As vehicle design increases in complexity, so does simulation, allowing design teams to safely simulate designs before they become road-ready.

The Coming of Age of AI and Machine Learning in Design

Simulation and manufacturing can benefit from AI, but adoption hurdles still exist.

Expanding the World of Generative Design

Additive manufacturing and generative design have been tied inextricably to lightweighting—but this tech combo can do much more for engineers.

Why Digital Twins Need to Call the Cloud Home

The Cloud Connects Real-World Data to Digital Replica

Simulation: New Driving Force Behind Additive Manufacturing

Simulation replaces trial-and-error processes and a reliance on tribal knowledge to pave the way for widespread AM adoption for production use cases.

Simulating the Way to COVID Safety

MSC Cradle CFD simulation explores the impact of ventilation and social distancing on in-door dining scenarios to promote safe practices aimed at reducing the spread.

Democratizing Simulation Insights

A focus on post-processing capabilities and creative use of emerging technologies takes the democratization of simulation to the next level, boosting accessibility of…

Safran Transmission Systems Picks MSC Software to Manage Simulation Data

Web-based simulation and test data management system addresses all phases from project initiation through product launch and beyond.

Can AI Take Simulation to a New Level

Vendors explore the impact of machine learning for simulation models and processing.

Lighter by Design

Generative design can help engineers meet new lightweighting requirements.

Riding the Virtual Road

Autonomous vehicle simulation shortens development cycles, reduces costs and makes cars and trucks safer.