Purdue uses MSC Software's SimXpert in Undergraduate Coursework

SANTA ANA, CA - MSC.Software today announced that it has licensed its SimXpert software to Purdue University in order to improve the Computer Graphics Technology (CGT) Curriculum. Through this partnership, SimXpert is being applied as the core component of simulation in the course, "Industrial Applications of Simulation & Design Visualization". Students are using SimXpert to understand the intrinsic components of computer simulation, as well as various aspects of its applications in a product's lifecycle, so that they may be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to become leaders in this area.

"We are pleased with the positive impact SimXpert has made among Purdue students," said Dominic Gallello, President & CEO, MSC.Software. "This course has not only enabled students to extensively utilize digital prototypes to enhance engineering design, but has also helped them to develop communication and project management skills. These are the kind of skills that industry is looking for as companies look to dramatically reduce development time and the number of physical prototypes required."

"The more I see of SimXpert, the more I realize how well it fits my broad, multidisciplinary simulation class. I am very pleased with this product. The students enjoy working with it and appreciate having such a professional quality engineering simulation tool. It is very extensive and powerful, and we plan on its continued use as a key component of our simulation curriculum," said Patrick Connolly, Purdue Professor.