Lightweighting is important in nearly every industry today and it’s more than just using lighter materials. These materials have to be designed and optimized for maximum results, creating stronger, lighter, and more efficient designs. Altair solutions help customers all over … Read More
Late last year I was visiting customers in Asia and at one particular site we were offered to be taken on a tour of the factory before going in and presenting the latest and greatest about OptiStruct. I enjoy such … Read More
Today marks the first day of April and most of us in Michigan can now say winter 2016 is almost behind us. We’re looking forward to warm weather and summer trips, but a group of dedicated students just finished competing … Read More
Altair has announced that it is now accepting nominations for the fourth annual Altair Enlighten Award! The 2016 award program brings with it new categories allowing nominees to submit entries for lightweighting achievements in two distinct categories: full vehicles and … Read More
As 2015 comes to an end, we begin to reflect on what we’ve done throughout the year… Did I follow through with my New Year’s resolutions? What did I accomplish? Do I have any regrets? But most importantly, am I … Read More
There has long been a debate in engineering, whether incremental improvement or new design is better for approaching a project. The incremental approach is often less expensive, less risky, and faster, which are all attributes valued by business. On the … Read More
The desire to reduce vehicle weight is as old as the vehicle itself. Henry Ford once famously said, “Excess weight kills any self-propelled vehicle” and “Strength has nothing to do with weight.” How fitting all these years later, that Ford … Read More
The 2015 Altair Enlighten Award was presented at the 50th annual Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars taking place this week in Traverse City, MI. The Enlighten Award is now in its third year, and has been honoring … Read More
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