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Ferrari orders driving simulator from Moog

A Moog product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Oct 27, 2008

Ferrari has placed an order with Moog FCS for the engineering, design, development and deployment of a driving simulator, to be located at Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello, Italy.

This multi-million-euro project involves a dynamic driving simulator featuring customised motion control with combined motion mechanism and control loading.

The package includes all software and a dedicated operator workstation.

Marco Fainello, head of the car performance and research and development department for Scuderia Ferrari, said: 'The dynamic driving simulator is a new step for us in developing virtual tests that give drivers true feel of a real environment and direct feedback on their actions.

'We have been impressed with the motion control expertise from Moog FCS and its ability to make every detail of the mechanical design a key to improving overall system performance, as well as the comfort and security of our drivers.

'This dynamic driving simulator will support the new breed of tests we are planning to launch to support our future success.' Pim van den Dijssel, market manager test systems, Moog FCS, said: 'Ferrari has selected Moog FCS to provide an integrated flexible motion control and testing system designed to meet specific and demanding requirements.

'Engineering hardware and human-in-the-loop (H2IL) testing solutions in a driving simulator is an area in which we have over 20 years experience, since Moog FCS pioneered advanced cueing technology.

'This project will represent another step-change in H2IL testing technology with enhanced fidelity through advanced platform kinematics and optimised motion cues.' Moog said that its Hexapod-based design, together with the incorporation of its servomotors and actuators, ensures testing systems can reach higher levels of fidelity, efficiency and longevity.

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