Applied Dynamics Selected by Rolls-Royce For FADEC Test Systems

    ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 10 Applied Dynamics International
(ADI) today announced that Rolls-Royce plc of Derby, UK, has placed a $3.5
million order for ADI's product suite of real-time emulators to develop and
test the control systems for their next generation of Full Authority Digital
Engine Controllers (FADECs).

    ADI's Real-Time Test Emulator Systems are based on commercial-off-the-
shelf computer technology that has been adapted to meet the challenging Rolls-
Royce test environment.  With 44 years industry experience, ADI has been
repeatedly recognized for its expertise and customer responsiveness and has
very recently supplied large emulator systems with advanced capability to
Boeing Satellite Systems, United Defense LP and a major US automotive OEM.
 
   FADECs are regarded as safety critical systems by the Federal Aviation
Authority and other world aviation organizations.  The safety critical
designation requires extensive testing, validation and certification prior to
achieving flight status.  To achieve the prescribed level of testing and
validation requirements, new test systems using the latest technology are
required for qualification and production.

    John McIntosh, ADI's President and CEO, said, "Defining the optimum
technological solution has been a collaborative effort between Rolls-Royce and
ADI.  This contract, in development for over a year, presented numerous
technical challenges.  As a result, we are making a small increase in the
existing technical staff at our Ann Arbor Headquarters."  He added, "At least
once every five seconds a plane takes off somewhere in the world that has
benefited from the use of ADI's tools during its design and test phases.  We
are proud and honored to be selected by Rolls-Royce to play a vital role in
this industry."