Remembering Dr. Richard MacNeal - Co-Founder of MSC Software and MSC Nastran
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., January 29, 2018 (Newswire.com) - It is with heavy hearts today that MSC Software Corporation announces the passing of Dr. Richard MacNeal at the age of 94.In response to a 1965 request for proposal from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) for a general purpose structural analysis program, Dr. MacNeal contributed greatly to the early efforts of the aerospace industry by successfully simulating on-the-ground physical testing through computing to deliver the right answers and right physics to take humans to the moon.His entrepreneurial drive to commercialize analysis technology has enabled thousands of companies in virtually every manufacturing segment throughout the world to significantly improve their products and shorten the development cycles.As a trusted partner, MSC Software helps companies improve quality, save time, and reduce costs associated with design and test of manufactured products.MSC Software is part of Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B; hexagon.com ), a leading global provider of information technology solutions that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial landscapes.
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