Fry said the software has numerous applications, including ship design, heavy manufacturing and the design of buildings, large facilities and infrastructure.
The standalone version is a response to customer requests. "While many Alion customers prefer our complete solutions, which include our expert services, there is a demand for a tool that can be used in-house so that data may be maintained by an organization's own technical team," he said. Fry noted that non-US governments and industries often prefer to maintain data on-site.
While Alion will continue to provide complete solutions that include the services of its experienced engineers, the standalone version of MOTISS will allow users to perform many critical functions of analysis and design.
Earlier this year, Alion announced that it had adapted its MOTISS solutions, which were originally used solely for ship design, for use on buildings and other infrastructure. Information on MOTISS is available on Alion's Web site at www.alionscience.com.
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