Alliant Computer Systems Corp&lt;ALNT> said that it has signed an agreement with
MacNeal-Schwendler Corp &lt;MNS> where MacNeal will develop a new
version of its MSC/NASTRAN software for Alliant's FX/Series
Computers.
    Alliant said MSC/NASTRAN is used for finite element
analysis, particularly in the automotive and aerospace
industries.
 Reuter
