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Ferrari Selects Moog for  Formula-1 Simulator 
06/18/2008

EAST AURORA, N.Y. June  18, 2008 -- Moog Inc. (NYSE: _MOG.A_ 
(http://finance.google.com/finance?tkr=1&q=MOG.A)  and _MOG.B_ 
(http://finance.google.com/finance?tkr=1&q=MOG.B)  ) announced  today that 
Ferrari has placed an order for 
the engineering, design, development  and deployment of a next-generation 
driving simulator to be located at Ferrari's  headquarters in Maranello, Italy. 
The 
system includes a driving simulator  featuring a customized motion control 
solution with combined motion mechanism,  control loading system, complete 
software package, top platform and a dedicated  operator workstation.

Marco Fainello, Head of the Car Performance and  R&D Department for Scuderia 
Ferrari, stated, "The dynamic driving simulator  is a new step for us in 
developing virtual tests that give drivers the true feel  of a real environment 
and 
direct feedback on their actions. We have been  impressed with Moog's motion 
control expertise and their 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."

"It is a great opportunity for us to  demonstrate our expertise in motion 
control and testing systems and develop a  new breed of test system with our 
customer," said Pim van den Dijssel, Market  Manager for Test Systems at Moog 
in 
Europe. "Ferrari selected Moog to provide an  integrated motion control and 
testing system designed to meet specific and  demanding requirements such as: 
higher levels of fidelity, efficiency and  longevity." 

With more than 500 motion bases developed for leading  customers around the 
world, Moog is a global leader in the design, development  and manufacture of 
electric and hydraulic motion platforms that span a variety  of key 
applications with payloads ranging from 1,000 Kg (2,200 lbs) to 14,500 Kg  
(32,000 lbs). 

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and  integrator of precision 
control components and systems. Moog's high-performance  systems control 
military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles,  launch 
vehicles, 
missiles, automated industrial machinery, marine and medical  equipment. 
Additional information about the company can be found at _http://www.moog.com._ 
(http://www.moog.com/)  



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