Altair and Georgia Tech Sign MoU to Advance Aerospace Innovation

Altair and Georgia Tech Sign MoU to Advance Aerospace Innovation

Partnership to Accelerate Aerospace Research and Development

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has formalized a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Georgia Institute of Technology to foster innovation within the aerospace sector. This agreement provides Georgia Tech’s Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory (ASDL) with unrestricted access to Altair’s comprehensive suite of simulation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The collaboration is designed to support advanced research initiatives and the development of technology demonstrators that could significantly impact aerospace engineering.

The partnership seeks to harness the capabilities of simulation, AI, and data analytics to revolutionize operations across various aerospace domains, including aviation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), space exploration, and robotics. Faculty members, researchers, and doctoral candidates at Georgia Tech will employ Altair’s technologies to investigate novel concepts and develop innovative solutions. These efforts aim to facilitate knowledge exchange and enable the deployment of cutting-edge applications for both commercial and scientific audiences.

Strategic Significance and Industry Implications

Dr. Pietro Cervellera, senior vice president of aerospace and defense at Altair, emphasized the transformative potential of the company’s technology within the aerospace industry. He noted that Altair’s simulation and AI tools have already made a significant impact on companies ranging from startups to established industry leaders. The collaboration with Georgia Tech is expected to deepen Altair’s engagement with the academic and scientific communities, fostering the development of even more impactful aerospace applications.

Dimitri Mavris, distinguished regents professor and director of ASDL at Georgia Tech, highlighted the university’s dedication to maintaining its position at the forefront of aerospace engineering. He referenced the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering’s recognition as the top publicly funded graduate aerospace program in the United States. Mavris described the partnership with Altair as a valuable opportunity to leverage transformational technologies that will enable faculty and students to pioneer advancements in aerospace engineering.

While the collaboration holds promise for significant technological progress, it may encounter challenges related to resource allocation and project coordination across multiple research initiatives. Industry analysts anticipate that competitors may respond by intensifying their own research and development efforts, potentially accelerating the pace of innovation in aerospace technologies. The market is expected to exhibit increased interest in simulation and AI-driven solutions as a consequence of this partnership.

Altair’s Commitment to Aerospace Innovation

This MoU reinforces Altair’s ongoing strategy of collaborating with leading organizations in the aerospace and defense sectors. The company’s previous partnerships with entities such as JetZero and the European Space Agency (ESA) exemplify its approach to building a robust, interconnected network aimed at driving innovation across the industry.

Altair plans to showcase its aerospace solutions at the upcoming Paris Air Show, where it will be located at booth H155 in Hall 2B. Further information about Altair’s aerospace initiatives is available on their website.

About Altair
Altair is a global provider of software and cloud solutions specializing in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and artificial intelligence. The company operates as part of Siemens Digital Industries Software. Additional details can be found at Altair and Siemens Digital Industries Software.