Analyze structural, thermal, and dynamic simulations across linear and nonlinear domains

Perform structural, thermal, dynamic, and nonlinear simulations, all using the most widely trusted finite element solver available. Accelerate product development with proven accuracy and extensive analysis capabilities trusted across aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and more.

Reduce costly physical prototypes with virtual testing
Reduce physical testing in extreme or hazardous environments
Predict and remedy structural issues that may occur during a product’s lifecycle
Optimize design performance or develop unique product differentiators to gain a competitive advantage
Certify designs in the aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding industries
Co-simulate across multiple disciplines

Key Benefits

Safer Designs with Predictable Perform

Multidisciplinary Analysis

Solve structural, thermal, dynamic, and nonlinear problems within a single integrated solver platform.

Comprehensive Capabilities

Perform linear, nonlinear, dynamic, thermal, acoustic, fatigue, optimization, and multiphysics analyses in one solver.

Proven Accuracy

Trust decades of validation and verification across thousands of engineering applications worldwide.

Scalable Performance

Handle models of any size with high-performance computing and parallel processing capabilities.

Industry Standard

Regulatory and certification agencies accept MSC Nastran results for applications in aerospace and other industries.

Features

Trust Your Simulations with the Most Validated Solver

Test, validate, analyze, and optimize designs, all with one industry-trusted and highly-validated FE solver.

A Single, Comprehensive Solver

MSC Nastran performs linear, nonlinear, fatigue, static, dynamic, thermal, and buckling analysis, as well as structural assembly modeling.

Automated Structural Optimization

Optimization algorithms in MSC Nastran automatically seek optimal configurations for your designs.

Topology Optimization

Optimize material distribution, size, and shape to meet design objectives while satisfying constraints within the assembly context.

High-Performance Computing

Solve problems and perform analyses quickly using multi-core and multi-node GPU clusters with parallelization technologies and an automated solver feature.

Regulatory Acceptance

MSC Nastran is widely accepted by regulatory bodies and certification agencies for safety-critical applications in aerospace and other industries.

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And that since 1998, with a tremendous passion for data and technology

We have been doing this since 1998 with a tremendous passion for data and technology and a real results-oriented, no-nonsense mentality. In an open, transparent working environment, we like to give our specialists the space to get the best out of themselves. The love of the profession, freedom and synergy between our young potentials and professionals result in a close-knit team feeling.