MSC.Patran provides a complete software environment for companies performing simulation of mechanical products.

As the industry's acknowledged leading finite element modeler, MSC.Patran enables the user to conceptualize, develop and test a product using computer-based simulation prior to making manufacturing and material commitments. Major manufacturers around the world use MSC.Patran as the basis for their product improvement process, reducing or eliminating costly physical prototyping and testing.

By using MSC.Patran, engineers can' create finite element models from their computer-aided design (CAD) parts, submit these models for simulation, and visualize the simulated model behavior. The results are then used to improve their product designs to better resist operating loads, reduce weight or material, or have higher performance.

No other CAE product has the breadth and depth of functionality as MSC.Patran. It supports all leading CAD software and analysis software programs, including the industry standard, MSC.Nastran. The software is fast, easy-to-use and highly customizable, enabling engineers to create their models quickly and directly incorporate MSC products into their specific engineering processes.

Patran Version History

MSC.Patran 2007
MSC.Patran 2005
MSC.Patran Version 9.0
MSC.Patran Version 8.0
MSC Introduces Advanced Version of MSC.Patran