Avio Invests in MSC.MasterKey System to Improve Product Development Process

Avio Invests in MSC.MasterKey System to Improve Product
Development Process
Largest Italian Aerospace Supplier Invests $640,000 in MSC.MasterKey Licensing
System 


SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 16  /PRNewswire/ -- MSC.Software Corp. (NYSE:MNS), the
leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) products including
simulation software and services, today announced that Avio, one of the largest
Italian aerospace companies and a world leader in mechanical transmissions, has
invested in MSC.Software's MSC.MasterKey License System for the design and
development of modules and components for military aircraft, commercial
aircraft and helicopter propulsion systems.  Under the MSC.MasterKey License
System, Avio will expand their use of MSC.Software's SimOffice products by
integrating new tools into their product development process including
MSC.Patran, MSC.Nastran, MSC.Patran Thermal, MSC.Marc DMP, MSC.Robust Design,
MSC.Enterprise MVision, MSC.ADAMS, MSC.GS Mesher and MSC.SimManager.

"The growth in the CAE market will be driven in large part by those companies
who are maturing their product development processes and making investments in
technologies and Avio is an excellent example of that kind of company," says
Frank Perna, chairman and chief executive officer of MSC.Software.  "The
MSC.MasterKey licensing system is gaining real traction in the aerospace market
and is an excellent way for suppliers to easily and cost-effectively
incorporate new technologies into their product development processes.  We are
pleased that our long time relationship with Avio has resulted in this new
contract and we look forward to working closely with Avio engineers in the
future."

"The MSC.Master.Key System was the answer to our software expansion problems. 
We have been using MSC.Software tools for a long time, but due to company
standards never had the possibility to implement a more flexible solution,"
says Emilio Ferrari, responsible for advanced technology implementation at
Avio.  "Now, under the MSC.Masterkey System, we are able to easily access new
VPD technologies and can be more competitive through a wider and more mature
usage of VPD solutions.  MSC.MasterKey leverages our development processes, and
we expect to realize cost and time-savings in line with our product
competitiveness needs.  We have implemented a baseline for tokens and intend to
grow the token pool in the near future. "

About Avio

Established in 1908, Avio is a leading Italian aerospace company with four
major lines in business: modules and components for military and civil aircraft
and helicopter propulsion systems, MR&O and Services for military and civil
aircraft and helicopter propulsion systems, Space propulsion and tactical
propulsion systems, and Jet Derivative engines and Automation system for naval
and industrial applications.  Avio cooperates with other engine manufacturers
like General Electrics, Volvo Aero, Rolls Royce, Snecma and MTU. Headquartered
in Torino, Italy, the company is present with 10 manufacturing facilities in
Italy, Poland, USA and French Guyana and employs more than 4830 people.  In
2003, Avio had a turnover of euro 1,273m, thus confirming a constant growth in
the creation of value.  For more information please see
http://www.aviogroup.it/.

About MSC.Software Corporation

MSC.Software (NYSE:MNS) is the leading global provider of simulation software
and services, 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 by utilizing information technology, software, services and
systems.  MSC.Software employs more than 1400 people in 23 countries.  For
additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit
http://www.mscsoftware.com/. 

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