

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