Cadence Adams
Multibody DynamicsMultibody dynamics simulation for vehicle dynamics, mechanism analysis, and system-level dynamic behavior. Buy in India from GSAS with local support.
Solver Type
Multibody dynamics (MBD)
Modules
Adams View, Adams Car, Adams Chassis, Adams Driveline, Adams Machinery
Coupling
Adams Flex (Nastran), Adams Controls (FMI/Simulink)
Applications
Vehicle dynamics, ride & handling, durability, powertrain
Industry
Automotive, aerospace, off-highway, industrial machinery
Licensing
Per-solver or MSC One token pool
Overview
About Adams
Adams (Automatic Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems) is the most widely used multibody dynamics simulation platform in the automotive industry, now part of the Cadence portfolio. Adams 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.
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.
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 | — | Included |
| Suspension K&C Analysis | — | Included |
| Full-Vehicle Ride & Handling Events | — | Included |
| Road Load Prediction for Durability | — | 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
Blog
Cadence Insights
MSC Software Is Now Part of Cadence: What the Hexagon Acquisition Means for Indian Simulation Teams
Cadence has completed its acquisition of Hexagon's Design & Engineering business, the home of MSC Nastran, Adams, Marc, Cradle CFD, Actran, Romax, and VTD. For Indian engineering teams running these tools, nothing changes day to day. Here's what actually happened, what stays the same, and what gets better.
Adams Multibody Dynamics: The Standard for Vehicle Dynamics Simulation in India
Adams from Cadence is the most widely used multibody dynamics platform for vehicle dynamics, suspension development, and ride-handling analysis. Here is what makes it the industry reference, and how Indian automotive teams use it.
MSC Nastran: Six Decades of Structural FEA and Why It Still Matters in India
MSC Nastran is the reference structural FEA solver for aerospace certification, automotive NVH, and heavy engineering. Here is why Indian engineering teams rely on it, from SOL 101 to SOL 700.
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