Patran® is a general purpose CAE simulation solution for interactive, 3D modeling and visualization of engineering analysis results. Used globally by engineers for more than 25 years in a broad spectrum of manufacturing applications, Patran has become the de-facto standard for linking design, analysis, and results evaluation in a single, seamless environment.

Patran Laminate Modeler has been available since 1994 and is used by hundreds of composites engineers worldwide. This solution provides a seamless link between the Layup Technology and MSC Software’s advanced simulation solutions.
The customization features of Patran through the use of the Patran Command Language (PCL) allows efficient automation of the generation of the design model. The availability of Patran on multiple platforms promotes its use in enterprise environments.