applications


era of simulation driven design,’ said Scapa. ‘Simulation driven validation will be key to designs of the future.’ Scapa noted that big data and the cloud


will continue to play a significant role in the development and consumption of soſtware and that manufacturing methods and materials science would continue to drive innovations – particularly in areas such as additive manufacturing and the design of composites. However, Scapa also noted several


potentially disruptive technologies that Altair was exploring to see how they could be utilised in CAE. Foremost among these and perhaps the most mature of these disruptive technologies is the IoT which Scapa noted ‘is expected to explode. Some of this is hype, but we expect huge growth in the number of IoT devices.’ Scapa also stressed the potential for machine learning as this could have huge potential. Scapa stated that Altair’s focus would


be on emerging technologies IOT, cloud, manufacturing methods and materials science and machine learning: ‘We are experimenting, and I think we are learning. You have probably noticed that electromagnetics is one area that that we have invested heavily in,’ said Scapa.


Tis is evident by the acquisitions and


updates to its soſtware that Altair has made over the last 12 months. In May the latest release of FLUX, part of the Altair HyperWorks simulation platform released the latest version of the soſtware, Flux 12.3. Flux is aimed at designers that need


to analyse, design and optimise modern applications such as electric rotating machines, actuators, and sensors, high-power electrical equipment, heat treatment or electromagnetic compatibility. In the same month, Altair also announced


the acquisition of MODELiiS, a supplier of electronic design automation soſtware for circuit modelling, system design and simulation tools based in Grenoble, France. ‘With the MODELiiS acquisition, we plan


to continue our growth and investment in our EDA capabilities to deliver the most relevant, optimal, simulation-driven design solutions for IoT,’ said Scapa. ‘Simulation and optimisation are fundamental to the design of communication and controls for everything from personal devices to autonomous vehicles.’ However, this was not just aimed at the


growing EM market but also the potential use of this soſtware in the design of IoT and


its related devices. It is expected that this will solidify and strengthen Altair’s value proposition for the development of IoT and autonomous transportation products – another key technology Scapa highlighted in the EATC keynote. Following James Scapa, Dr Uwe Schramm


provided an overview of the future development roadmap of the Altair simulation tools. Schramm stressed the importance of deploying simulation in the development of all modern products – from design to verification. Day three opened with another Altair


keynote presentation from Altair’s CMO Jeff Brennan, who discussed the Altair Partner Alliance (APA). Tis was followed by James Dagg, CTO at Altair, who presented insights into the next generation of HyperWorks tools. Following the keynotes, the sessions


split into parallel tracks that focused on car optimisation, NVH and acoustics, structure and optimisation, motion and durability, crash, electromagnetics, CAE processes and CFD and materials. Tese sessions offered almost 50 presentations on topics that demonstrate real applications of engineering using Altair soſtware. l


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