Adams

MSC Adams, now part of the Cadence portfolio, is a multibody dynamics (MBD) simulation platform. Adams (Automatic Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems) models the full-vehicle or subsystem-level dynamic behavior of mechanical systems: suspension kinematics and compliance, powertrain dynamics, steering response, ride and handling, and durability load prediction. Unlike simplified analytical models or rigid-body approximations, Adams captures the full nonlinear dynamics of interconnected rigid and flexible bodies with realistic joint, bushing, contact, and force element representations.

Is It MSC Adams or Cadence Adams?

Both names refer to the same product, and the reason there are two is a change of owner rather than a change of tool.

Adams was developed and sold as MSC Adams by MSC Software. MSC Software became part of Hexagon, and on 23 February 2026 Cadence completed its acquisition of Hexagon’s Design and Engineering business, the division that builds the MSC Software simulation portfolio along with Cradle CFD, Actran, Romax and VTD. Adams therefore now sits inside Cadence.

For an engineering team, the practical answer is:

Question	Answer
Is MSC Adams discontinued?	No. The product continues under Cadence with the same name and the same solver behaviour.
Do my existing models still work?	Yes. Models, decks, scripts and file formats are unaffected by the change of owner.
Does MSC One licensing still apply?	Yes. The MSC One token pool continues to work as a single shared pool across the solver portfolio, alongside per-solver and floating options.
Who supports Adams in India?	GSAS Micro Systems remains an authorized engineering partner in India for the MSC simulation portfolio, with INR invoicing and local application engineering.

More detail on the transition: MSC Software Is Now Part of Cadence.

Adams Modules and Coupling

Adams Car, Adams Chassis, and Adams Driveline provide template-based modeling environments for rapid vehicle dynamics studies, from suspension K&C analysis through full-vehicle ride and handling events to road load prediction for durability testing. Adams co-simulates with MSC Nastran for flexible body dynamics (Adams Flex) and with controls models (Adams Controls via FMI/Simulink coupling) for mechatronic system analysis. For Indian automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers developing suspension systems, EV powertrains, and autonomous vehicle platforms, Adams provides the vehicle dynamics fidelity that simplified analytical models cannot deliver.

GSAS delivers Adams licensing in India along with training workshops for automotive teams covering suspension modeling, driveline dynamics, and Adams-Nastran flexible body integration. Our application engineers assist with model setup, template customization, and Adams-Controls coupling for mechatronic system development. Teams in Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi NCR are supported by local GSAS application engineers.

Module Comparison

Capability	Adams View	Adams Car / Chassis
General MBD Modeling	Included	Included
Flexible Body Integration (Adams Flex)	Included	Included
Controls Co-Simulation (FMI / Simulink)	Included	Included
Template-Based Vehicle Assembly	Not included	Included
Suspension K&C Analysis	Not included	Included
Full-Vehicle Ride & Handling Events	Not included	Included
Road Load Prediction for Durability	Not included	Included
Pricing	Request Quote	Request Quote

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Key Applications

• Automotive: Full-vehicle ride and handling, suspension development, driveline NVH, EV powertrain dynamics
• Aerospace: Landing gear dynamics, flight control mechanism analysis, deployable structure kinematics
• Off-Highway: Construction and mining equipment dynamics, articulated vehicle stability
• Industrial Machinery: Robotics, cam-follower mechanisms, gear trains, packaging machinery
• Defence: Military vehicle mobility, weapon system dynamics, tracked vehicle simulation