This guest contribution is written by Renganathan Sekar, M.Sc., a research engineer at MFRC, the developers of the intelligent metal forming simulation software AFDEX which is available through the Altair Partner Alliance.

Recent advances in traditional metal forming processes have given rise to tremendous opportunities of expansion. Simulation-assisted development of hot stamping and cold forging processes have facilitated reduced material wastage. This is due to the ability to form much complicated, near-net shape geometries with enhanced material properties. Read More

When its history is written, the struggle against COVID-19 will surely be remembered as an epic collaborative effort. Around half the world’s population is currently in some form of lockdown. For most people, it means adjusting to a completely different way of life. And, for many of us, that includes working from home – or at least trying to.

The extent of the change is remarkable. Around 90 percent of Altair HyperWorks™ customers have already spoken to us about options for remote working. They certainly face some serious challenges. Trying to provide long-distance support to design teams handling complex projects can quickly overwhelm onsite VPN resources. Utilizing onsite servers for remote workers also risks compromising firewalls. Read More