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Mechanical Dynamics Introduces ADAMS(R)/Insight

23 March 2000

Mechanical Dynamics Introduces ADAMS(R)/Insight, A Web Collaboration Tool for Functional Virtual Prototyping

    ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 22 With the introduction of
ADAMS(R)/Insight, Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. , a worldwide
provider of software and services for the functional virtual prototyping
market, is dramatically expanding access to functional virtual prototyping
simulations and results via Web-based collaboration technology.
    One of the modules in the newly released ADAMS(R) Version 10.1,
ADAMS/Insight allows users to run a series of virtual experiments and measure
the performance of mechanical system designs.  Experimental results and design
alternatives can then be posted to the Web for collaborative real-time
analysis and feedback in order to gain increased insight into design
alternatives, to provide faster concept validation as a design is refined, and
to expedite decision-making.
    "Our customers are looking to the Web to increase the interaction among
the various groups that work together to take a product from concept to
market, including suppliers and production personnel," said Robert R. Ryan,
Mechanical Dynamics' president and chief operating officer.  "Other companies
have developed collaboration tools to manage computer-aided design data and
production information.  As the market leader in functional virtual
prototyping, Mechanical Dynamics has the unique opportunity to take
collaboration around the design function to the Web -- and that's the purpose
of ADAMS/Insight."
    ADAMS Version 10.1 also features new capabilities in and enhancements to
ADAMS(R)/Car and ADAMS(R)/Engine, two key components of Mechanical Dynamics'
Functional Digital Car(TM) concept, which will allow simulation of a complete
vehicle including chassis, engine, driveline, and body.  Besides providing
answers on how the overall system and its components move, the Functional
Digital Car will give users an understanding of how that movement affects
packaging, comfort, vibration, noise, and component durability.  Both
ADAMS/Car and ADAMS/Engine interface seamlessly to the new ADAMS/Insight
module.  In addition, a new module for running virtual tests for roller and
bushing chains has been added to ADAMS/Engine.
    Other 10.1 highlights include a redesign of ADAMS(R)/Rail, a specialized
simulation environment for railcar engineering, to incorporate a template-
based approach; enhancements to both CAT/ADAMS(R), Mechanical Dynamics'
embedded virtual prototyping tool for Dassault Systemes' CATIA software, and
MECHANISM/Pro, an interface to PTC's Pro/ENGINEER package; and improvements to
ADAMS(R)/Controls and ADAMS(R)/Flex.
    Mechanical Dynamics pioneered the field of mechanical system simulation
with its market-leading ADAMS(R) software, and has remained committed to
extending the capabilities of this technology to benefit manufacturers in
every industry worldwide.  Engineering teams use ADAMS to build and test
functional virtual prototypes of their complex mechanical system designs.
ADAMS users also take advantage of a full range of implementation services,
including consulting and training.  In this way, Mechanical Dynamics partners
with its customers to help reduce the time, costs, and risks of the product
development process and meet the "Smarter to Market(TM)" challenge.
    Additional information about Mechanical Dynamics can be obtained by
writing to the company at 2301 Commonwealth Boulevard, Ann Arbor, Michigan
48105.  Phone: 734-994-3800.  Fax: 734-994-6418.  E-mail: info@adams.com .
World Wide Web: http://www.adams.com