Abstract
SIMPACK a leading multibody system (MBS) analysis software for general mechanical systems has evolved into a multidisciplinary simulation package for the analysis and integrated design of mechatronic systems. Being generally recognized for its very efficient solvers and advanced bidirectional interfaces to other CAE tools, SIMPACK has recently introduced the Automotive+module to provide a toolbox for the special needs of advanced automotive engineers. This paper gives a brief overview of SIMPACK with a special focus on its features for the automotive industry.