XTI Aerospace Completes Global Finite Element Model for Latest TriFan 600 Configuration
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) announced the completion of the Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) for its latest TriFan 600 configuration, marking a significant Q1 2025 milestone. The GFEM enhances the design team's ability to analyze structural integrity and load distribution, advancing the Digital Mock-up (DMU) within the CATIA 3DX model. This milestone enables further validation and modification of the aircraft's internal structures.
According to VP of Engineering Dave Ambrose, the GFEM allows detailed analysis of structure and mass properties, similar to how CFD informs aerodynamic performance. CEO Scott Pomeroy highlighted the GFEM's role in refining design aspects like structures, load paths, weights, and part optimization, while maintaining safety and performance.
In Q1 2025, XTI completed all six product and engineering milestones, including the downwash/outwash study, type certification application to the FAA, optimization of engine air inlets and exhaust, fuel system design, flight deck mockup, and the GFEM update.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) ha annunciato il completamento del Modello Globale a Elementi Finiti (GFEM) per la sua ultima configurazione TriFan 600, segnando un traguardo significativo nel primo trimestre del 2025. Il GFEM migliora la capacità del team di progettazione di analizzare l'integrità strutturale e la distribuzione dei carichi, avanzando il Mock-up Digitale (DMU) all'interno del modello CATIA 3DX. Questo traguardo consente ulteriori validazioni e modifiche delle strutture interne dell'aeromobile.
Secondo il VP di Ingegneria Dave Ambrose, il GFEM consente un'analisi dettagliata delle proprietà strutturali e di massa, simile a come la CFD informa sulle prestazioni aerodinamiche. Il CEO Scott Pomeroy ha evidenziato il ruolo del GFEM nel perfezionare aspetti progettuali come strutture, percorsi di carico, pesi e ottimizzazione dei componenti, mantenendo al contempo la sicurezza e le prestazioni.
Nel primo trimestre del 2025, XTI ha completato tutti e sei i traguardi di prodotto e ingegneria, inclusi lo studio del downwash/outwash, la richiesta di certificazione di tipo alla FAA, l'ottimizzazione delle aperture e degli scarichi dei motori, la progettazione del sistema di alimentazione, il mockup della cabina di pilotaggio e l'aggiornamento del GFEM.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) anunció la finalización del Modelo Global de Elementos Finitos (GFEM) para su última configuración TriFan 600, marcando un hito significativo en el primer trimestre de 2025. El GFEM mejora la capacidad del equipo de diseño para analizar la integridad estructural y la distribución de cargas, avanzando el Modelo Digital (DMU) dentro del modelo CATIA 3DX. Este hito permite una mayor validación y modificación de las estructuras internas de la aeronave.
Según el VP de Ingeniería Dave Ambrose, el GFEM permite un análisis detallado de las propiedades estructurales y de masa, similar a cómo la CFD informa sobre el rendimiento aerodinámico. El CEO Scott Pomeroy destacó el papel del GFEM en el perfeccionamiento de aspectos de diseño como estructuras, caminos de carga, pesos y optimización de piezas, manteniendo la seguridad y el rendimiento.
En el primer trimestre de 2025, XTI completó los seis hitos de producto e ingeniería, incluyendo el estudio de downwash/outwash, la solicitud de certificación de tipo a la FAA, la optimización de las entradas y salidas de aire del motor, el diseño del sistema de combustible, el modelo de la cabina de pilotaje y la actualización del GFEM.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA)는 최신 TriFan 600 구성에 대한 글로벌 유한 요소 모델(GFEM)의 완료를 발표하며 2025년 1분기의 중요한 이정표를 기록했습니다. GFEM은 설계 팀이 구조적 무결성과 하중 분포를 분석할 수 있는 능력을 향상시켜 CATIA 3DX 모델 내에서 디지털 목업(DMU)을 발전시킵니다. 이 이정표는 항공기 내부 구조의 추가 검증 및 수정을 가능하게 합니다.
엔지니어링 부사장인 데이브 앰브로스에 따르면 GFEM은 구조 및 질량 특성에 대한 자세한 분석을 가능하게 하며, 이는 CFD가 공기 역학 성능을 알리는 방식과 유사합니다. CEO 스콧 포머로이는 GFEM이 구조, 하중 경로, 무게 및 부품 최적화와 같은 설계 측면을 정제하는 데 기여하는 역할을 강조하면서 안전성과 성능을 유지한다고 언급했습니다.
2025년 1분기 동안 XTI는 다운워시/아웃워시 연구, FAA에 대한 유형 인증 신청, 엔진 공기 흡입구 및 배기 최적화, 연료 시스템 설계, 비행 조종석 목업 및 GFEM 업데이트를 포함하여 모든 여섯 가지 제품 및 엔지니어링 이정표를 완료했습니다.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) a annoncé l'achèvement du Modèle Global à Éléments Finis (GFEM) pour sa dernière configuration TriFan 600, marquant une étape significative au premier trimestre 2025. Le GFEM améliore la capacité de l'équipe de conception à analyser l'intégrité structurelle et la distribution des charges, avançant le Mock-up Numérique (DMU) dans le modèle CATIA 3DX. Ce jalon permet une validation et une modification supplémentaires des structures internes de l'avion.
Selon le VP de l'ingénierie, Dave Ambrose, le GFEM permet une analyse détaillée des propriétés structurelles et de masse, de la même manière que la CFD informe sur les performances aérodynamiques. Le PDG Scott Pomeroy a souligné le rôle du GFEM dans le perfectionnement des aspects de conception tels que les structures, les chemins de charge, les poids et l'optimisation des pièces, tout en maintenant la sécurité et les performances.
Au premier trimestre 2025, XTI a complété tous les six jalons de produit et d'ingénierie, y compris l'étude du downwash/outwash, la demande de certification de type auprès de la FAA, l'optimisation des entrées et des sorties d'air du moteur, la conception du système de carburant, le mockup du poste de pilotage et la mise à jour du GFEM.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) hat den Abschluss des Globalen Finite-Elemente-Modells (GFEM) für die neueste TriFan 600-Konfiguration bekannt gegeben, was einen bedeutenden Meilenstein im ersten Quartal 2025 darstellt. Das GFEM verbessert die Fähigkeit des Designteams, die strukturelle Integrität und die Lastverteilung zu analysieren, und fördert das digitale Mock-up (DMU) innerhalb des CATIA 3DX-Modells. Dieser Meilenstein ermöglicht eine weitere Validierung und Modifikation der internen Strukturen des Flugzeugs.
Laut dem VP für Engineering, Dave Ambrose, ermöglicht das GFEM eine detaillierte Analyse der Struktur- und Masseeigenschaften, ähnlich wie CFD die aerodynamische Leistung informiert. CEO Scott Pomeroy hob die Rolle des GFEM bei der Verfeinerung von Designaspekten wie Strukturen, Lastpfaden, Gewichten und der Optimierung von Teilen hervor, während Sicherheit und Leistung gewahrt bleiben.
Im ersten Quartal 2025 hat XTI alle sechs Produkt- und Ingenieurmeilensteine abgeschlossen, einschließlich der Studie zu Downwash/Outwash, der Antragstellung auf Typenzulassung bei der FAA, der Optimierung der Lufteinlässe und -auslässe des Motors, dem Design des Kraftstoffsystems, dem Mockup des Cockpits und dem Update des GFEM.
- Completion of GFEM for TriFan 600, enhancing structural analysis capabilities.
- Achievement of all six Q1 2025 product and engineering milestones.
- Application for type certification to the FAA, advancing regulatory approval.
- None.
Completion of GFEM Meets a Key Product and Engineering Q1 Milestone
The GFEM represents the next level of detail for the Digital Mock-up (DMU), or "digital twin," within the highly detailed CATIA 3DX computer aided design model of the TriFan 600. The GFEM's completion enables the team to further analyze the underlying structural integrity and load paths in the aircraft before finalizing the Detailed Finite Element Model. Figure 1 depicts the GFEM update.
"The DMU and GFEM allows us to do detailed analysis of our design in terms of structure and mass properties," said Dave Ambrose, VP of Engineering at XTI Aircraft. "Our structures team is eager to begin the next phase of validation and modification of our internal structures of the aircraft. Just as the CFD (computational fluid dynamics) informs the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft, the GFEM enables a deeper understanding of structural integrity and load distribution."
"The completion of the GFEM is an important step in advancing the digital analysis of the TriFan 600," said Scott Pomeroy, Chairman and CEO of XTI Aerospace. "Our engineering team is driving forward with detailed design refinements—focusing on structures, load paths, weights, and part optimization—all while maintaining commitment to safety and performance."
In Q1 2025, XTI successful completed all six product and engineering milestones which were disclosed near the beginning of the quarter. The completions began with the downwash/outwash study and are leading up to the launch of the "Sparrow" subscale working model in early Q2.
Q1 2025 Milestones Completed
- Downwash / Outwash Study – Analyze airflows generated by the aircraft during vertical takeoff and landing to evaluate safety and performance
- Type Certification Application – Formally apply to the FAA for type certification of the TriFan 600
- Engine Air Inlets and Exhaust – Optimize air intake and exhaust design to enhance performance and efficiency of the propulsion system
- Fuel System Design – Optimize fuel system design to reduce unusable fuel and increase fuel capacity
- Flight Deck Mockup Design – Develop a flight deck human factors mockup to design and evaluate and optimize ergonomics, pilot controls, and vision polar
- Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) of the latest configuration – Update the comprehensive structural model to evaluate and optimize the aircraft's strength and load paths under various loading conditions
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