SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MSC.Software (Nasdaq:MSCS), the leading global provider of enterprise simulation solutions, including simulation software and services, today announced that it will team with Alenia Aeronautica and the Italian Airforce (Aeronautica Militare) to host the second International Conference on Virtual Test and Engineering Simulation in Aerospace and Defense. The conference will be held October 23-24, 2008 at the prestigious Palazzo Barberini and at the CSV (Italian Air Force Flight Experimental Center) in Pratica di Mare Air Base, near Rome, Italy. Other sponsors of the event include The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), IBM and international sponsors including Esteco, Ernst & Young, Vistagy and Redam.
Following the success of the first Conference, the objective of the 2008 event is to create an international forum for sharing and discussing state-of-the-art solutions, processes, and projects relating to Virtual Test & Engineering, with the specific highlight on the European military aerospace community. The conference agenda includes an introduction to the latest simulation technology advancements available from MSC.Software, keynote presentations from leading manufacturers, case study experiences describing best-practice implementations, and the business impact on product development, production and commercial competiveness. Presentation themes focus on the visions and challenges of virtual testing, enterprise engineering simulation and PLM, full-system multi-disciplinary integration, high performance computing and European aerospace programs and trends. More than 150 delegates are expected to attend including representatives from AgustaWestland, Airbus, Bombardier Aerospace, CIRA, CNES, EADS, EASA, Elsag Datamat, ESA, Finmeccanica, MBDA, SCAC, Selex, and Thales.
"MSC.Software has seen a move toward standardization on its enterprise products among many European manufacturers," said Bill Weyand, Chief Executive Officer, MSC.Software. "We are pleased to be recognized as industry thought leaders and to join together with Alenia Aeronautica and so many other highly respected companies within this community."
"In the new Aerospace & Defense business the simulation is a key strategic asset to sustain the innovation process and the product development, starting from the definition phase up to the validation," said Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Technical Officer, Alenia Aeronautica.
About Alenia Aeronautica
Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, is the largest Italian Aeronautic player which operates world-wide in the commercial and military aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles and aerostructures. Alenia Aeronautica also coordinates the activities of Alenia Aermacchi and Alenia Aeronavali -- wholly owned companies -- respectively active in the design and manufacturing of military trainer aircraft and in the overhaul, maintenance and modification of military and civil aircraft. With its joint venture ATR and Superjet International, Alenia Aeronautica is the world leader in the regional turboprop market and a top player in the worldwide regional jet sector. Over 2007 Alenia Aeronautica reported revenues of 2,306 million Euro, backlog for 8,248 million Euro and orders for 3,104. The total workforce is 13,301.
About MSC.Software Corporation
MSC.Software (Nasdaq:MSCS) is the global leader of enterprise simulation solutions, that help 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 1100 people in 23 countries. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit www.mscsoftware.com.