In the world of today’s sharp-transport product development, the pressure to design, test and distribute new products faster than competition has never been high. Traditional physiological prototypes – while effective – meet with high cost, long deadlines and limited flexibility.
This is the place where the virtual prototyping step occurs, allowing engineers to allow testing and refinement digitally before constructing the same part. And with MSC One, the token-based licensing system of Hexagon, engineers get flexible access to the entire MSC software portfolio under a single license.
Put simply: One license. Endless simulation possibilities.
The Limitations of Traditional Prototyping
- High costs: Each prototype build requires material, labour, and testing resources.
- Time delays: Waiting for physical builds slows down innovation.
- Limited iteration: Fewer design variations are explored due to cost/time constraints.
- Multiple software licenses: Companies often purchase separate tools for FEA, CFD, and manufacturing simulations, increasing expenses.
To remain competitive, companies require a smart, more tight approach – requiring entry into the virtual prototype with MSC forest.
What is MSC One?
MSC One is a flexible, token-based licensing system that provides access to the entire MSC software suite. Instead of purchasing separate licenses for different CAE tools, companies can draw from a shared pool of tokens to use any tool in the portfolio.
This means that engineers have the freedom to choose the right tool at the right time without stopping in rigid licensing models.
Key Capabilities of MSC One for Virtual Prototyping
1. Multiphysics Simulation
With MSC forest, engineers can simulate several domains – sticker, thermal, fluid, electromagnetic and acoustic – all can be imitated under a license. It enables overall product verification in an ecosystem.
2. Flexible Licensing Model
The token-based approach allows teams to allocate tokens that also require software. Small teams benefit from flexibility, while many departments use large enterprises.
3. Access to Industry-Leading Tools
MSC One unlocks world-class CAE applications, including:
- MSC Nastran – Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Adams – Multi-body dynamics and motion simulation
- Marc – Nonlinear structural analysis
- Simufact – Manufacturing process simulation
- Cradle CFD – Fluid dynamics and thermal management
- And many more—all available under one license.
4. Accelerated Product Development
The virtual test eliminates the requirement of several physical prototypes, allowing engineers to test more design concepts in a short time-which reduces the market from time to time.
5. Collaboration & Scalability
Because tokens are shared, teams in departments can cooperate more effectively. Whether it is R&D, design, or manufacturing engineering, everyone reaches the same pool of the simulation tool.
Benefits of Virtual Prototyping with MSC One
- Cost Efficiency: Reduce expenses on physical prototypes and separate licenses.
- Innovation boost: Explore more design concepts through simulation-driven design.
- Rapid recurrences: Digitally run many tests, enabling fast purification.
- Tool flexibility: Use the right tool for the right task – without additional purchases.
- Future-proofing: continuous updates and access to an extension simulation portfolio.
Real-World Applications of MSC One
Automotive Industry
- Crashworthiness, NVH (noise, vibration, harshness), and durability testing are performed virtually.
- Faster validation of safety and performance reduces reliance on physical crash tests.
Aerospace Industry
- CFD simulations optimize aerodynamics, while composite material behavior is validated digitally.
- Structural testing ensures integrity before costly wind tunnel tests.
Manufacturing Sector
Simufactification enables shop-floor testing and error, welding, formation and adorable manufacturing simulation.
Electronics Industry
Thermal management and vibration resistance simulation compact, ensuring product reliability in high-demonstrations.
Why MSC One is a Game-Changer
- Democrats CAE: Gives small companies access to world class simulation tools.
- Encourage simulation-driven design: engineers can quickly and often validate.
- Supports digital changes: Industry aligns with 4.0 and digital twin strategies.
- A license, endless possibilities: flexibility to innovate innovation without license.
Conclusion
As industries raced to distribute innovative products rapidly and more efficiently, virtual prototyping with MSC One is proving to be a game-changer. By offering flexible, token-based access to a world class portfolio of CAE devices, it empowers engineers to reduce costs, reduce growth cycles and innovate with confidence.
MSC One isn’t just a license—it’s the future of simulation-driven product development.
