Lola Cars Invests in MSC.Software Composite Materials Solutions to Save Time and Money in Racecar Development and Manufacturing
13 November 2003 - 1:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
Lola Cars Invests in MSC.Software Composite Materials Solutions to
Save Time and Money in Racecar Development and Manufacturing
Internationally Recognized Race Car Developer Chooses Software and
Services From MSC.Software to Reduce Time and Cost of Designing and
Manufacturing Composite Materials SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 12
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global
provider of virtual product development (VPD) tools including
simulation software and services, today announced that UK- based
Lola Cars International Ltd, part of the Lola Group, have selected
a software and services solution from MSC.Software to enhance
in-house development of their race car products and services.
"Success in the highly competitive racing industry requires
constant creativity, innovation, flexibility and efficiency.
Companies like Lola need the most advanced materials and simulation
technology to be one step ahead and MSC.Software provides a
complete solution of software products, professional services and
infrastructure to support the most challenging simulation
disciplines like composite materials," said Frank Perna CEO
MSC.Software. "We look forward to playing an active part in
supporting Lola Cars as they develop, test and manufacture winning
race cars faster with reduced costs." Following their attendance at
MSC.Software's recent 'Black Metal or Black Art?' seminar on
Virtual Product Development for Composite Materials, Lola selected
MSC.Software to provide a complete software and services package
comprised of MSC.Nastran, MSC.Patran and MSC.Patran Laminate
Modeler, together with on-site training services. "We chose
MSC.Patran with MSC.Patran Laminate Modeler because it is the most
advanced composite analysis tool, which means that its efficiency
in analysing and production engineering the laminate will pay back
in less than 2 years in reduced material waste. It also gives us a
complete composites design and manufacturing capability which is
unique in commercially available composite structures," said Julian
Cooper, Chief Engineer, Lola Cars International. "In addition we
are confident that MSC.Software's team ability and experience in
supporting the majority of the motor sport world will speed up and
streamline our own production process." Having pioneered the use of
composite materials in the 1970's, and counting numerous successes
with Indy Car, F3, F3000, and Champ Car competitions, Lola Cars
International, has an established history in providing leading edge
products and services to the motor sport industry. Now acknowledged
as one of the leading authorities in the design and manufacture of
composite materials, Lola Cars and sister manufacturing company CTS
serves a wide variety of industries including motor-sport,
aerospace, and the application of composite bodies and structures
to well-known luxury sportscar brands. For more information on
MSC.Software's composites technologies, please visit
http://www.mscsoftware.com/products / About Lola Cars Lola Cars is
the world's leading manufacturer of customer race cars in both
volume and turnover, offering models that cover 10 racing
categories and 17 Championships on four continents. The company's
state of the art engineering infrastructure includes a 50%
rolling-road wind tunnel, commercial composites subsidiary,
comprehensive vehicle dynamics testing facilities, low-volume
production line, and turn-key race team premises. Lola also has
over four decades of experience in providing logistical and
technical support to racers around the world. Lola Cars is the
world's leading manufacturer of customer race cars in both volume
and turnover, offering models that cover 10 racing categories and
17 Championships on four continents. About MSC.Software Corporation
MSC.Software (NYSE:MNS) is the leading global provider of virtual
product development tools 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 more than 1400 people in 23 countries. For
additional information about MSC.Software's products and services,
please visit http://www.mscsoftware.com/ . DATASOURCE: MSC.Software
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