Ryan supports PLM by offering automation solutions for the mechanical design process - a solution known as Mechanical Design Automation (MDA). Ryan implements MDA by customizing current engineering tools to the client's design need. When successfully integrated into the design process, MDA reduces both design hours and design errors. Ryan offers the following types of MDA solutions.

DESIGN ENVIRONMENT SCRIPTING
Many software packages have scripting languages integrated within the design environment, such as Perl, Python, VBA, or a documented proprietary scripting language.

ADD-ON & PLUG-IN DEVELOPMENT
In the absence of a scripting language, a software package often has an API or SDK to aide Ryan in the development of third party add-ons.