Turkish Aerospace Industries Selects VISTAGY FiberSIM
 WALTHAM,
MA, Sep 9, 2009 - VISTAGY, Inc., a leading provider of industry-specific
engineering software and services, today announced that Turkish Aerospace
Industries, Inc. (TAI) has purchased FiberSIM software to streamline the
design-to-manufacturing process of complex composite parts for the Turkish
Indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
- TIHA Program. FiberSIM will be used to perform detailed part design,
generate flat patterns, and compile and distribute manufacturing data and
documentation for fuselage skins and frames, fairings, landing gear keel
beam structures, wing and tail skins, spars and ribs. The use of FiberSIM
will help TAI efficiently design composite parts that are tuned for the
unique requirements of specific manufacturing processes and constraints,
ultimately improving product performance and reliability while reducing
development time and manufacturing cost.
This sale continues a long-standing relationship between the companies
and expands the use of FiberSIM within TAI. Previously, TAI used FiberSIM to
design and manufacture composites parts for the Airbus A400M military
transport aircraft and is currently using it on the development of the
HÜRKUŞ primary and basic trainer aircraft secondary structures which are
made of composites.
“The growing acceptance of UAS (unmanned aerial systems) aircraft to
perform the 'dull, dirty and dangerous' missions in place of human pilots
has resulted in a dramatic upsurge in their use,” said Chris Red, editor and
vice president of market research for Composite Market Reports.
“Approximately $1.5 billion was spent globally during 2008 on UAS aircraft
and procurement is expected to grow 300 percent over the next decade.
Production of related advanced composites are expected to grow at an even
faster rate.
"The development and production of unmanned aircraft therefore represents
one of the most exciting and dynamic segments of the global aircraft
industry. The ability to design light-weight, robust composite structures is
essential to enabling engineers to create ever-more capable systems and get
them into the hands of war fighters.”
“VISTAGY’s experience and expertise in composite design methodologies was
a key factor in our decision to purchase FiberSIM for our UAV program,” said
Dr. Gursel Erarslanoglu, manager of structure engineering for TAI’s
Integrated Aircraft Systems Group. “FiberSIM enables us to design composite
parts and transfer manufacturing data to the factory floor in a fast and
reliable way, thanks to its user-friendly interface. VISTAGY software,
support and services have been instrumental over the years in helping us
increase our development capacity and keep pace in this dynamic growth
market.”
“We’re pleased to expand our relationship with one of the world’s premier
aerospace organizations to help them deliver composite parts and assemblies
to market on time and on budget,” said Scott Carlyle, vice president of
worldwide sales for VISTAGY. "The rapid growth in the demand for UAVs makes
it an attractive market to pursue. We’re confident that the combined acumen
of both organizations and FiberSIM's proven ability to streamline the
composites engineering process will help TAI continue to expand its business
and meet its goals in this industry sector.”
About Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI)
TAI is the center of technology in design, development, manufacturing,
integration of aerospace systems, modernization, modification, after sales
support in Turkey. Its modern facilities are furnished with high technology
machinery and equipment. TAI is the prime contractor of Turkish UAV and
Attack/Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter programs, engaged also in
indigenous design-development of MALE UAV and Primary and Basic Trainer
aircraft. Additionally, TAI is the prime contractor of the avionic
modernization of C-130s and T-38 trainers of TuAF. Other major modernization
programs include: cockpit conversion of S-70 helicopters, EW retrofit and
structural modifications on F-16s and MPA/MSA modification of the CN-235.
TAI participates in the custom satellite development program of Turkey and
will be the local integrator company for the International Satellite
Acquisition Programs. TAI is also a key player in number of global
international design and development programs, such as the Joint Strike
Fighter and the A400M. The company is engaged in aerostructures
manufacturing for customers worldwide, and acts as sole source supplier for
some components. TAI is headquartered in Akıncı, Ankara, Turkey and can be
reached at +90 312 811 1800 or by visiting
www.tai.com.tr.
About VISTAGY, Inc.
VISTAGY, Inc. is a leading global provider of engineering software and
consulting services that optimize product development processes by enhancing
the functionality of commercial 3D CAD systems. For almost 20 years, VISTAGY
has been a pioneer in providing industry-specific solutions that capture
complete virtual product definitions and facilitate automatic reuse and
efficient exchange of engineering information across the enterprise and
supply chain. VISTAGY solutions help customers deliver robust products on
time and on budget by increasing productivity, improving communication
throughout the product lifecycle and enabling better-informed
decision-making early in the design process. The company's customers include
over 200 of the world's leading manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive,
transportation interiors and wind energy industries. VISTAGY is
headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA and can be reached at
+1.781.250.6800 or by visiting
www.vistagy.com.
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