When I set foot at Formnext on the first day, I immediately felt excitement and anticipation from my colleagues at the expanded Altair booth before the opening of the fair. The entire show matched this year’s theme, “capability to capacity.” … Read More
Being involved with 3D printing for more than 15 years, I see the same dynamics over and over. Every time a new print technology is introduced and is received well, it takes the innovator considerable time to make an impact … Read More
Over the years, computer-aided design (CAD) system geometry has evolved…from wireframes to surfaces to solids, and parametric to direct. Simulation, however, remains stuck using the same old beam, shell or simplified-solids paradigm invented more than 50 years ago. As CAD … Read More
Yes, that is the theme for this year’s RAPID-TCT conference, and no, I did not influence the RAPID-TCT committee’s choice. We named our product Altair Inspire™ years ago to evoke exactly the same sentiment towards product design. We are glad … Read More
The annual JEC World expo in Paris has become a truly massive event. For three days every March, over 43,000 visitors from 123 countries converge to learn about the latest advancements in the composite materials industry. All aspects of the … Read More
Additive manufacturing has given designers a new level of creative freedom in developing new products to exacting specifications without limitations of traditional manufacturing processes. Following a patch-based laminate manufacturing approach, using defined fiber pieces instead of endless fibers, not only … Read More
The powerful capabilities of composites make them a sought-after technology across many industries. But they are not without challenges. Composites require certifications, testing, and can be costly to implement. To help support our customers even better, Altair has created a … Read More
When I first entered the formnext 2018 show floor on Tuesday last week, I realized right away that there was a lot to learn at this year’s edition of the leading global event on additive manufacturing. With a strong focus … Read More
“Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black.” – Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) Today, when I see a white car on the road, I can hardly tell what the exact color … Read More
Altair Partner Alliance (11)
Charlotte Hartmann (4)
Mirko Bromberger (4)
Biba A. Bedi (3)
Simone Bonino (2)
Ravi Kunju (2)
Markku Palanterä (2)
Eamon Whalen (1)
Royston Jones (1)
Jeff Wollschlager (1)