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MSC.Software, the leader in multidiscipline simulation
(http://www.mscsoftware.com/Solutions/Applications/Multidiscipline.aspx)
solutions that accelerate product innovation, today announced that
Baotou Bei Ben Heavy Trucks in China has selected MD Nastran and MD
Adams to accurately perform structural and motion dynamics in the
production of heavy vehicles.

Baotou Bei Ben manufactures an array of vehicles including flatbed,
dump-trucks, lorry chassis and other special-purpose heavy duty
vehicles. For Baotou Bei Ben, engineering innovation in the business
is a requirement. Customer demands are placing an increasing emphasis
on truck manufacturers to produce products cheaper, faster and better.

"At Baotou Bei Ben, we are constantly looking at technology to
innovate our design and manufacturing process," said Mr. Zhuo Deming,
Chief Engineer, at Baotou Bei Ben Heavy Trucks. "Our range of vehicles
is used in a variety of conditions from highway long haul to
heavy-duty handling in severe work environments. Through innovative
applications of computer-aided engineering solutions, we are able to
focus on weight and cost reduction without sacrificing durability and
performance."

"In partnering with Baotou Bei Ben, it was of utmost importance that
we continue to maintain their legendary quality while helping them to
reduce manufacturing costs through our engineering tools," said Eddy
Mak, Country Manager, MSC.Software China. "With MD Adams
(http://www.mscsoftware.com/Products/CAE-Tools/MD-Adams.aspx) and MD
Nastran
(http://www.mscsoftware.com/Products/CAE-Tools/MD-Nastran.aspx) ,
Baotou Bei Ben is able to accurately predict and correct the design
behavior much earlier in the design cycle."

"Transportation regulations and escalating fuel prices are just some
of the factors that affect new design requirements and production
costs for heavy truck manufacturers in China," said Eric Favre, Vice
President, MSC.Software Asia Pacific. "These companies look at
MSC.Software to help improve product performance. In China,
MSC.Software continues to set the gold standard for the automotive
industry in engineering innovation. We are honored to partner with new
customers like Baotou Bei Ben, where we are able to share our proven
knowledge and technical tool sets in helping them to compete in this
fiercely-contested manufacturing domain."

About Baotou Bei BenBaotou Bei Ben Heavy-Duty Truck Co., Ltd. is one
of the leading domestic top-class heavy-duty truck manufacturing
companies in China. With strong technical capabilities, advanced
equipment and first-class management process, the company produces an
array of products, including heavy-duty trucks, dump trucks, tractors
and special trucks. Baotou Bei Ben is the only manufacturer who is
operating under the license of Germany Benz Heavy-Duty Truck
technology in China. The range of vehicles is widely used across
industries including national defense, aviation, postal service,
railways, highways, harbors, petroleum, chemicals, water and
electricity, forests, fire fighting and banks. For more information,
please visit http://www.beiben.cn (http://www.beiben.cn) .

About MSC.SoftwareMSC.Software is a global leader of multidiscipline
simulation solutions that help companies improve quality, save time
and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured
products. MSC.Software works with thousands of companies worldwide to
develop better products faster with simulation technology, software,
and services. MSC.Software employs 1,000 people in 20 countries. For
additional information about MSC.Software's products and services,
please visit www.mscsoftware.com (http://www.mscsoftware.com) .

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