TLG Aerospace is First MSC Apex User in North America
MSC released their Apex Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) system on September 30, 2014. Apex is the world’s first computational parts based CAE system based on modern computational capabilities. MSC Apex provides an efficient and satisfying workflow to complete CAE tasks – particularly modeling and meshing tasks which were time consuming and frustrating using traditional programs.
TLG Aerospace is proud to be the first MSC Apex user in North America. We are seeing immediate efficiency and process improvements from the use of Apex for modeling and meshing.
For more about the MSC Apex system, see the MSC press release at http://www.mscsoftware.com/node/3859
TLG Adds Structural Design and Stress Analysis Capabilities!
TLG Aerospace is pleased to announce an expansion of our core aerospace engineering services by adding in-house stress analysis and design capabilities. Since its founding in 2008, TLG has continued to add specialized engineering skills to complement our core loads and dynamic analysis services. With the addition of experienced stress analyst and design engineers, TLG Aerospace now provides even more value to our existing and future customers by offering an enhanced integrated engineering services solution. For additional information on TLG’s stress and design capabilities, please contact Ian Draycott at Ian.Draycott@tlgaerospace.com
TLG Presents Flutter Methods Paper at MSC User’s Conference
On Tuesday, May 7th, TLG Aerospace’s Engineering Manager, Robert Lind, presented a paper titled “MSC Nastran Aeroelasticity for Aircraft Certification”. This presentation focused on the use of MSC Nastran for certification level analysis. Specific examples of MSC Nastran/Patran and related tool usage were shown for real world certification projects. Attendees will gained an appreciation of the ability of these tools and procedures to provide critical certification data at the highest required levels of fidelity (FAA and international). Analysis types and levels of detail were also summarized for earlier steps of the design cycle.
TLG Announces New Flutter DER
TLG Aerospace is pleased to announce our Engineering Manager, Robert Lind, has recently received his DER Certification in Flutter for both 14 CFR Parts 23 and 25 airplanes.
Robert has actively participated in multiple FAA certification projects involving analytical and flight test flutter clearance for small and large airplanes. He has expertise in static and dynamic aeroelasticity, flutter analysis and flight test, steady and unsteady aerodynamics and test validation, structural dynamics and GVT validation, FAA and foreign airworthiness authority requirements, Advisory Circular and Policy requirements, and certification procedures.
As part of his 22 years of aerospace experience, Robert has 12 years of experience in static and dynamic aeroelastic modeling and analysis for FAA and EASA certification. Robert has worked with most of the current and flutter DERs and FAA flutter staff and has developed strong working relationships within the dynamic aeroelasticity community.
TLG Announces New Lead Engineers
TLG Aerospace is pleased to announce Dr. Josh Sementi and Mr. Andrew McComas have joined the team as lead engineers with responsibilities for loads, dynamics, flutter, and aerodynamics.
Josh Sementi has thirteen years of aerospace engineering experience including a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Washington. He joins TLG from Aviation Partners Boeing where he led the loads and dynamics engineering department in support of Supplemental Type Certificates for winglet installations on Boeing 737 Next Generation, 757, and 767 transport aircraft; and Dassault Falcon 2000 business jets.
Andrew McComas has nine years of aerospace engineering experience including an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Washington. He joins TLG from Analytical Methods (AMI) where he led the engineering department in support of new aircraft designs, aerodynamic modifications and improvements, and new product development.
Josh and Andrew will be responsible for leading TLG’s engineering staff and program execution.
TLG Makes Better Aircraft Everyday with MSC Software
TLG is honored to be featured in the latest edition of MSC Software’s magazine, Simulating Reality. Check out Robert Lind’s article to learn how TLG’s engineers use MSC Nastran and Patran for aircraft design, analysis and certification for loads, dynamics and flutter.
TLG Engineer, Matt Knapp, Wins CD-Adapco Competition
TLG is proud to recognize Matt Knapp for winning the sixth annual CD-Adapco CAE Post Processing Contest for his image of NASA X-34 Hypersonic Re-Entry Simulation. His image is featured in the 2012 calendar – www.cd-adapco.com/news/2011/12-07_calendar.html.
