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Concurrent And The FTI Group Team On Major Airbus Simulation Projects In Germany
Communiqué publié le 24/04/2007 à 14h11

Concurrent (NASDAQ:CCUR), a leading provider of time-critical Linux(R) operating systems and integrated software and computer solutions for mission-critical applications, and The FTI Group, a member of the Aviatronics consortium of well-known German suppliers in aviation and aerospace industries, announced a partnership to deliver simulation systems and services within Europe, most notably to Airbus projects in Germany.

The Airbus A400M High Lift System hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test stand was a solution recently delivered by the Concurrent/FTI team. The system will be used to test the A400M aircraft's high-lift control computers which are responsible for controlling the trailing-edge flaps that generate higher lift during take-off and landing. The system leverages The MathWorks' popular MATLAB(R)/Simulink(R) modeling and test management software for rapid simulation development and test.

"The A400M test stand is one of the most advanced test systems deployed today," said Jochen Venrath, Head of Design and Verification, The FTI Group. "Engineered to gather and store thousands of I/O points, the seamless integration of MathWorks' Simulink and Concurrent products enabled our team to deliver a HIL system that is easy to use and reconfigurable for multiple tests."

"The FTI Group's extensive expertise in the hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulation complements Concurrent's core business," said Birgit Grossmann, CFO, European Operations of Concurrent. "FTI and Concurrent are working together to offer our customers complete, fully-integrated simulation solutions."

In the A400M test stand, I/O points can be gathered and stored along with Simulink variables using Concurrent's real-time database (RTDB) and data logger in a 500 usec frame while still providing 300 usecs of run time for the Simulink model. Concurrent's Frequency Based Scheduler synchronizes all test definition language activity, Simulink models, RTDB, I/O and data logging to provide a seamless hard-in-the-loop test system. The RTDB and I/O configurations as well as the data logger can be quickly reconfigured from existing files that are saved in a configuration database.

The A400M HIL test stand includes Concurrent iHawk quad-CPU and dual-CPU multiprocessors powered by Concurrent's real-time RedHawk(TM) Linux(R). In addition, The FTI Group provided valuable software and other professional services including integration, test management, test specifications and evaluation tools to fulfill Airbus requirements.

HIL simulation is a critical product development process providing comprehensive testing of components in a virtual environment in which other subsystems are replaced by mathematical models. Components to be tested are inserted into a closed loop that is reproducible, systematic, fast and more reliable than actual bench testing.

Following the successful A400 test stand project, Concurrent and FTI Group team delivered to Airbus the initial system for the Single Drive Concept (SDC) technology program. SDC further expands the role of real-time simulation in Airbus component design.

Technical experts from Concurrent and The FTI Group (Booth #516) are available to answer questions on the Concurrent/FTI Group projects and other Concurrent solutions at the ITEC 2007 Conference and Exhibition, Europe's premier Defence Training, Education and Simulation conference, being held this week, April 24-26, 2007 in Cologne, Germany.

About The FTI Group

The FTI Group is a member of the AVIATRONICS consortium of three very well-known suppliers in aviation and aerospace industries located in Germany: FuE Future Engineering, FTI Engineering and ExxpertSystems. The FTI Group itself is a specialist in aircraft systems. As one of the largest aerospace engineering provider in the region Berlin-Brandenburg the FTI Group specializes in development and testing of aircraft systems. Furthermore the FTI Group offers aircraft modification and maintenance services.

Market-leaders, such as EADS Deutschland GmbH, Airbus Deutschland GmbH, Rolls Royce Ltd. & Co KG, Deutsche Bahn AG and Vestas Central Europe A/S already benefit from the expertise of The FTI Group. For more information, please visit www.fti-en.com.

About Concurrent

Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR) is a leading provider of high-performance, real-time Linux software and solutions for commercial and government markets. For 40 years Concurrent's best-of-breed products have enabled a range of time-critical solutions including: modeling and simulation, high speed data acquisition, visual imaging, low latency transaction processing and on-demand television. Concurrent's on-demand television applications are utilized by major service providers in the cable and IPTV industries to deliver video-on-demand (VOD) and, through subsidiary company Everstream, measure the effectiveness of interactive television. Concurrent is a global company with regional offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and has products actively deployed in more than 24 countries. Concurrent's products and services are recognized for being uniquely flexible, comprehensive, robust and reliable. For more information, please visit www.ccur.com.

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