Key Takeaways Cadence will buy Hexagon's Design & Engineering division, including MSC Software, for 2.7B euros.The deal expands Cadence's System Design & Analysis reach into advanced structural analysis.Hexagon's D&E serves top aerospace and auto clients with tools like MSC Nastran and Adams.Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Design & Engineering (D&E) division of Hexagon AB, including its renowned MSC Software business, an industry pioneer in engineering si ...