Altair Launches Consortium to Accelerate World-Class Altair Material Data Center for Engineers and Designers

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Altair, a leader in simulation and AI, has launched the Altair Material Data Center (AMDC) consortium to enhance its cloud-based materials information resource. This initiative aims to provide engineers and designers with precise data on various materials, aiding in sustainable product design. New consortium members include notable industry players like Nikola Motors and the National Institute for Aviation Research. The consortium will influence AMDC's growth, ensuring it meets user needs, while providing early access to Altair’s innovations.

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• Launch of the Altair Material Data Center consortium enhances data resources for engineers.
• New partnerships with industry leaders like Nikola Motors and National Institute for Aviation Research.
• Consortium members will shape AMDC's growth, tailoring it to user needs.

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TROY, Mich., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair, the global leader converging simulation, HPC, and AI, is proud to announce the Altair® Material Data Center™ consortium, designed to help make the Altair Material Data Center (AMDC) a best-of-breed materials information resource to support innovative product design and manufacturing.

The development of sustainable, efficient, minimum weight designs requires accurate, multi-domain material properties and the selection of these materials is a vital step in product development. Launched in 2020, the AMDC furnishes users with the material properties they need for tasks such as virtual prototyping and simulation. It enables designers, engineers, and scientists to browse, search, and compare materials in a standalone application or through the interface of their simulation and optimization tools.

The AMDC consortium will shape the growth of this cloud-based database, which gives engineers and designers instant access to accurate data on a vast array of metals, plastics, and composites for use with their computer-aided engineering (CAE) applications.

"We are delighted to welcome industry leaders such as Nikola Motors and the National Institute for Aviation Research to the consortium," said Stephanie Buckner, senior vice president of customer engagement and corporate development, Altair. "Members will play a central role in driving AMDC, maximizing its value to engineers and designers as they pursue new engineering challenges."

Consortium members will share real-world experiences and best practices, and work to ensure the AMDC roadmap accurately reflects their needs. By enhancing the breadth and scale of the AMDC, they will make a valuable contribution to an asset that serves engineering and manufacturing communities worldwide.

In addition to providing strategic guidance, organizations serving on the consortium's steering committee will benefit from early access to the latest software and innovations from Altair.

"The foundation of predictable CAE structural simulations lays in the proper definition of standardized building block testing procedures for material characterization and processing the experimental data into verified and validated CAE material cards," said Dr. Gerardo Olivares, director and senior research scientist at the Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research. "NIAR's Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing research group is proud to be a steering committee member of Altair's Material Data Center consortium."

For more information on AMDC, visit https://www.altair.com/material-data-center/.

About Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI). Altair enables organizations across broad industry segments to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com. 

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FAQ

What is the Altair Material Data Center consortium?

The Altair Material Data Center consortium is a group aimed at improving the cloud-based materials information resource for engineers, helping with product design and manufacturing.

Who are the members of the Altair Material Data Center consortium?

Members include industry leaders like Nikola Motors and the National Institute for Aviation Research.

How will the Altair consortium benefit engineers?

The consortium will provide engineers with access to accurate material data, enhancing design and manufacturing processes.

What date was the Altair consortium launched?

The Altair Material Data Center consortium was announced on September 30, 2021.

What is the significance of the Altair Material Data Center for the industry?

It serves as a vital resource for accurate material properties, supporting innovative engineering and manufacturing processes.