Altair to
provide simulation and data analytics tools, and expertise to
expedite breakthrough results
TROY,
Mich., Dec. 7, 2023
/CNW/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a
global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence
(AI), announced together with JLR and battery manufacturer Danecca,
the company has been awarded funding from the U.K. government
through the Faraday Battery Challenge. The three companies have
developed a consortium to support a research project to develop a
new design process for electric vehicles. The project funding comes
from UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental public body
sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
(DSIT) to support the development of battery technology in the
U.K.
The new process will leverage Altair technology to develop vehicle
prototypes. The new vehicle models will have a new, lighter body
that offers more room for the battery without adding additional
weight.
JLR will also apply Altair's
C123 process, a unique three-stage concept development process for
body-in-white structures. They will also perform optimization with
Altair® OptiStruct™ – a leading FEA solver in the
Altair® HyperWorks®
design and simulation platform – utilizing the solution's newly
developed electrothermal features.
"We are excited to collaborate with JLR and Danecca on this
innovative project to support the next generation of electric
vehicles, with innovative, efficient designs," said Royston Jones, senior vice president of
automotive, Altair. "Altair's simulation and data analytics tools
will enable the consortium to develop a new design process of
electric vehicles and batteries, which will help make these
vehicles lighter and more energy efficient."
"We are thrilled to be part of such an innovative project and to
have received funding from the U.K. government through the Faraday
Battery Challenge," said Paul Haney,
battery technology senior manager, JLR. "This research project with
Altair and Danecca marks an
important step forward in creating electric vehicles that deliver
sustainable e-mobility for the future."
"By partnering with Altair and
JLR on this innovative project, Danecca has the chance to advance
the development of electric vehicles and battery technology," said
Danson Michael Joseph, managing
director, Danecca. "Our expertise in battery manufacturing,
combined with Altair's simulation
and optimization tools, will enable us to create more efficient
battery installations that can power the next generation of
electric vehicles."
The project runs from Feb. 1,
2023, to Jan. 31, 2025, and
will continuously explore how to make improvements through
simulation after the components for the prototype vehicles have
been ordered. All research results will stay with JLR, Danecca, and
Altair after the funded project
period and can be used for other customers or projects.
For more information, visit
https://www.ukri.org/what-we-offer/browse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support/faraday-battery-challenge/.
About Altair
Altair is a global leader in
computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) that
provides software and cloud solutions in simulation,
high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI.
Altair enables organizations
across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter
decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a
greener, more sustainable future. For more information, visit
https://www.altair.com/.
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