SIMULAYT Limited, the specialised composites modeling software house today announced
that Terrafugia, Inc. (Woburn, MA) has selected its Advanced Fiber Modeler (AFM) for CATIA
V5 product.

The Advanced Fiber Modeler application is being used by the Terrafugia engineering team to
design and develop composite components for the Transition® Roadable Aircraft. Categorized
as a Light Sport Aircraft, the Transition® requires a Sport Pilot certificate to fly. It is a two-seat
aircraft designed to take off and land at local airports and drive on any road.

Ben Zelnick, Vehicle Engineer, Terrafugia, Inc. commented:

“Advanced Fiber Modeler is a great complement to our existing CATIA V5 Composites Design
solution. Being able to realistically model fiber orientations in our ply-by-ply laminate models
allows us to completely optimize our design by conducting accurate structural analyses, which is
invaluable in reducing the weight of the Transition. The accurate flat patterns from Advanced
Fiber Modeler save valuable time and material during manufacture.”

Dr John Klintworth, CEO of Simulayt commented

“We are very pleased that Terrafugia has selected our solution to create accurate design, analysis
and manufacturing information for its challenging applications. By modeling its designs and
undertaking appropriate simulations in the CATIA environment, Terrafugia can improve its
innovative designs at reduced time and cost.”

Terrafugia
Terrafugia, Inc. based in Woburn, MA, is comprised of a team of award-winning engineers who
have been advancing the state of personal aircraft since 2006. Founded by five pilots who are
graduates of MIT and supported by a world-class network of advisors and private investors,
Terrafugia’s mission is the innovative expansion of personal mobility. “Terrafugia” is Latin for
“escape from land.”

For more information on the Transition®, contact Terrafugia (781) 491-0812, visit
www.terrafugia.com, or e-mail: press@terrafugia.com

Simulayt Limited today announced its new product, Composites Modeler for SolidWorks^®, a tool allowing efficient composites design within the SolidWorks^® environment. The new product provides proven fiber simulation capabilities, advanced ply-based model building and direct generation of analysis and manufacturing information. Composites Modeler brings the capability to develop high performance composite structures to the dynamic SolidWorks^® community.

Ian Cowley, Technical Consultant at Simulayt, commented: “SolidWorks^® users can now run proven fiber simulations to predict manufacturing problems and provide accurate flat pattern templates. The unambiguous ply based composites model and direct links to analysis provide essential tools for developing composites structures efficiently. Customers familiar with legacy solutions in other environments are astonished by the capability, accessibility and value of Composites Modeler for SolidWorks^®.”

Composites Modeler integrates seamlessly into the SolidWorks^® environment and allows engineers to predict the manufacturing process to ensure that the designed model is manufacturable. Continuously-varying material angles reflecting the actual as-laid fiber orientations can be transferred automatically to finite element analysis for verification. Finally, manufacturing data is generated automatically to ensure that the design is realized accurately.

Simulayt Limited today announces a new finite element based fiber simulation for complex fabrics. This extends the existing capabilities of its Advanced Fiber Modeler (AFM) for CATIA product to model multi-axial fiber architectures, knitted fabrics, core materials and other commonly-used materials not covered by existing Uniaxial or Biaxial simulations. The new simulation can also handle complex cutout shapes often encountered on intricate components using these materials. This additional capability is available to all existing AFM users.

John Klintworth, CEO of Simulayt, commented:

“Our customers are using increasingly sophisticated fiber architectures in order to improve process efficiency and reduce costs. They need to simulate the process and generate analysis and manufacturing data for these novel procedures within existing toolsets. This capability shows our commitment to providing advanced fiber simulations meeting industrial requirements and delivered seamlessly to end users within the familiar environment of the CATIA Composites Workbench.“

Simulayt’s Advanced Fiber Modeler is completely integrated within the CATIA Composites Workbench. All input data and results are stored in CATIA and can be utilized within CATIA or exported to specialist analysis tools via Simulayt’s Composites Link.

SIMULAYT Limited, the specialised composites modeling software house today announced that Duqueine of France has purchased its Advanced Fiber Modeler for CATIA V5 product.

Xavier Danger, Engineering and Design Manager of Duqueine commented:

“We have been using Simulayt’s AFM to simulate draping and generate flat patterns on a daily basis on key projects. AFM’s Seed Curve capability and high quality flat patterns produce excellent usable information quickly and enhance our efficiency“.

Dr John Klintworth, CEO of Simulayt commented

“We are very pleased to be working with Duqueine to create accurate manufacturing information as they are experts in the field of composites construction and can recognise and quantify improvements effectively.”

Duqueine

Duqueine specializes in the design and manufacture of composite parts and subassemblies. Duqueine operates in 3 sectors: Aerospace, Industrial and Sports & Recreation; it is based at 3 sites (Duqueine Rhône-Alpes, Atlantic Duqueine and Duqueine Romania). Its aerospace division manufactures large parts, cabin interiors, cabin air conditioning sets and structural parts. Its industrial arm manufactures radiotelescope antenna and medical items. The sports and leisure division manufactures competition wheels, HANS systems and motor racing parts.

SIMULAYT Limited, the specialized composites modeling software house, today announced that it has appointed SIMULIA, the Dassault Systèmes brand for realistic simulation, as the worldwide reseller of its Composites Modeler for Abaqus/CAE.

“We are delighted to have SIMULIA as our reseller for Composites Modeler for Abaqus/CAE. This is a natural extension of the strong technical partnership that we’ve developed with SIMULIA as we’ve worked closely with them to bring additional advanced composites modelling and analysis capabilities to Abaqus/CAE users”, stated Dr John Klintworth, CEO of Simulayt. ”SIMULIA’s technical sales and support teams have significant composites experience, so we’re confident that Composites Modeler users will be in good hands. Additionally, SIMULIA provides an extensive, well respected global sales channel that will enable us to extend our reach into the European, American, and Asia Pacific markets to deliver advanced composites capabilities to Abaqus/CAE users in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.”

“Expanding our partnership with Simulayt to become their worldwide reseller of Composites Modeler for Abaqus/CAE will enable SIMULIA to provide an even stronger product offering to the advanced composites market and bring greater value to our customers,” noted Ken Short, VP Strategy and Marketing at SIMULIA. “Many of our customers are already benefiting from the tight integration of Abaqus FEA and Composites Modeler to model and analyze advanced composites materials. Now our customers will be able to get complete service, from sales to technical support, for both products directly from SIMULIA, leading to greater efficiency in their design analysis and business operations.”

Composites Modeler for Abaqus/CAE
Composites Modeler complements and extends the powerful ply modeling features in Abaqus/CAE from the SIMULIA brand of Dassault Systèmes, by providing proven fiber simulation capabilities and advanced model building seamlessly integrated within Abaqus/CAE. Furthermore, full integration with Simulayt’s Layup Pipeline allows direct linkage with design and manufacture functions across the enterprise.

Composites Modeler for Abauqs/CAE allows analysts to undertake rapid fiber simulation to ensure that a specified model is manufacturable. The continuously-varying fiber angles reflecting the actual as-laid material can then be transferred directly to Abaqus to allow simulations of unprecedented accuracy. Once design requirements are achieved, the composites model can be easily transferred to CATIA V5 for detailed design and manufacture.

SIMULAYT Limited, the niche composites modeling software house today
announced that AIRBUS has made a significant, multi-site purchase of its Advanced Fiber Modeler for CATIA V5 product for use throughout Europe and beyond in the
A350 XWB and other programs.

Dr John Klintworth, CEO of Simulayt commented

“AIRBUS is committed to extensive use of composite materials on future aircraft, including structures with extremely complex geometry. We are delighted that AIRBUS has selected our fiber simulation solution following extensive trials that fully exercised our unique
simulation capabilities. These powerful capabilities are fully integrated within the CATIA Composites Workbench, allowing seamless access by engineers at AIRBUS and their suppliers and total integration within the CATIA-based workflow. This will ensure consistent use and collaboration across the enterprise.”

SIMULAYT Limited, the niche composites modeling software house today
announced that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the U.S. helicopter manufacturer, has made a multi-licence purchase of its Advanced Fiber Modeler product for use in the CH-53K and other programs.

Dr John Klintworth, CEO of Simulayt commented

“Sikorsky’s composites components are characterised by complex curvature and thick layups. We are pleased to help Sikorsky generate accurate manufacturing data using Advanced Fiber Modeler’s advanced capabilities in conjunction with CATIA V5 Composites Design. Accurate fiber orientations can then be transferred seamlessly into complex finite element analysis models of unmatched fidelity.”

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of military and commercial helicopters; fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft; spare parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul services for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft; and civil helicopter operations. The company became a subsidiary and later a division of United Aircraft Corporation, which evolved into United Technologies Corporation in 1975. Sikorsky helicopters are used by all five branches of the United States armed forces, along with military services and commercial operators in 40 nations.