In 2002 it was announced that MSC.Software Corp. (NYSE:MNS - news), a global provider of simulation software, services and systems had successfully completion of its tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Mechanical Dynamics. Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. develops, markets and supports virtual prototyping software and provides consulting, training, and maintenance services to the automotive, aerospace, defense, rail, general machinery and other industries on a worldwide basis. ADAMS mechanical system simulation software allows engineering teams to create virtual prototypes of their complex mechanical system designs on the computer. By realistically simulating the full-motion behavior of their designs, they can explore multiple design variations, testing and refining until optimizing system performance. Today the firm Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. (MDI) is a model creating company. The firm's virtual prototyping software creates computerized working models of complex mechanical systems, helping engineers test product designs without building physical models. MDI sells primarily to the automotive industry - nearly 55% of sales
