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Safety Tools for the Simulation of the Updated IIHS Side Impact and EuroNCAP Frontal Impact Crash Tests Protocol

In order to continuously improve road user’s protection during a crash event, safety standards are regularly updated by introducing new crash test protocols and enhancing existing ones. This webinar will focus on the presentations of the test’s tools needed for the simulation of theses updated tests programs, with focus on THOR 50th EuroNCAP and SIDIIs blD.

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Altair HyperWorks™ – Design Space Management for Concept Design Topology Optimization

Design Space Management: Workflow to support the complete topology modeling (Automotive) and meshing process.

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Altair HyperLife™ – Weld Certification

HyperLife Weld Certification is a specialty module for fatigue strength assessments according to common design codes/norms and guidelines welded structures.

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Altair HyperWorks™ – Pedestrian Impact Tool

The Pedestrian Impact tool automates the vehicle marking, impactors positioning and the export of solver decks with minimal input, therefore reducing the full process lead time.The tool conforms to the pedestrian safety regulations EuroNCAP, CNCAP, UN-R127 and GTR.

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Altair SimSolid™ – 3D Solid Seam Welds

Seam welds are now modeled as 3D solids. This replaces the previous connection based approach. Welds are defined by section size and length along the edge. Simple trapezoidal shapes are used to represent the welds. Weld material properties are taken from the adjacent parts.

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Enhance Electronics Product Design Using Altair Multiphysics Solvers

Consumer Electronics products are getting more complex every day. This often requires more physics to be addressed during the design phase, while the development cycles are getting shorter. This webinar presents Altair’s workflow to enable simulation of structural, thermal, acoustics and fatigue properties in an integrated Multiphysics environment.

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Monarch Spotlight Series: Monarch at 30 Years - New Features and Little Known Attributes

Monarch has been the leader in self-service data preparation for over 30 years. With our newest release, we’ve made even your most difficult data prep challenges even simpler.
With the inclusion of Worksheet Design, we can now take your structured, formatted spreadsheets (for example, Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) and simplify the extraction of the data with a few clicks. We’ve also upgraded our PDF engine to make even the most unruly PDFs a snap to trap.

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Design Implants Leveraging Additive Manufacturing

Advancements in 3D printing and optimizing parts for additive manufacturing is changing medical industry’s production approaches. Applications include dental implants, bone replacements, prosthetics, surgical instruments and many more. This webinar presents Altair’s solution for designing parts for additive manufacturing for medical applications, reduce design and manufacturing cost, generate efficient designs and predict-fix manufacturing defect early.

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Applying large-scale 3D Printing and Digital Twin technologies to the factory floor

ABB, MX3D, and Altair demonstrate how Industry 4.0 will deliver customized manufacturing equipment.

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Connect designer with CAE expert - efficient collaboration, true consistent environment

Altair Expert CAE platform includes high end CAE tools for CAE experts to any simulation, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA) or electromagnetics are only a few examples which needs your business might have. In this webinar, you learnt how Altair linked the two different worlds of designers and CAE specialists in a smart way within the same intuitive easy GUI on the same database. Both worlds can work on the same database with no need to do work twice or lose information in the development process.

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Optical Modeling of Automotive LiDAR Systems

The use of LiDAR systems is becoming more popular in automotive applications. Optical analysis software such as TracePro allows engineers and designers to model these systems in a virtual environment and make wise choices before producing physical prototypes. Modeling these systems can be challenging in terms of setting up the source, choosing the appropriate properties, and working with small number of rays that return to the target. In this webinar we will look at modeling LiDAR systems in TracePro including setting up the model, defining the beam, and analyzing the results. We will also look at tools to improve the sampling efficiency of the model to get better results without the need for raytracing very large numbers of rays.

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Design components exposed to high cycle loads

Altair HyperLife is an easy to learn fatigue analysis software developed in a solver-neutral framework. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for fatigue analysis, with direct interfaces to all major FEA result files. With an integrated material library, HyperLife enables the prediction of fatigue life under repetitive loads that occur in a variety of industrial applications. In this webinar, you learnt how Altair HyperLife can seamlessly be integrated in a development process from multibody dynamic load extraction over structural topology optimization and redesign to a detailed fatigue analysis. The results are used in Altair Inspire Studio to create high quality renderings for presentations.

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Finetuning performance and manufacturing feasibility

Altair Inspire is an easy-to-use rapid simulation solution for design engineers. It enhances the concept development process by enabling simulation-driven design to increase your product’s efficiency, strength and manufacturability. In this webinar, we showed how Altair Inspire Polynurb Technology had been used to redesign optimized structures inuitive and fast. The geometry had been used for notch stress optimization before the we see how the manufacturability will be validated for a 3D printer and casting design.

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Altair Units

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Documentation

HyperWorks 2020

In this course you will have the opportunity to learn about HyperWorks. Modules contained within the course provide detailed descriptions of the tools and workflows within HyperWorks. You will also have the opportunity to watch demonstrations and perform hands on exercises throughout the modules. A login to Altair One is required to access this course.

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HyperWorks CFD v2020

In this course you will have the opportunity to learn about HyperWorks CFD. Modules contained within the course provide detailed descriptions of the tools and workflows within HyperWorks CFD. You will also have the opportunity to watch demonstrations and perform hands on exercises throughout the modules. A login to Altair One is required to access this course.

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Reduce PCB Design Reviews From Design to Manufacturing Using Altair EDA Solution

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are integral part of the electronic devices. Though the complexity of the PCBs has evolved tremendously over the years, the design life cycle hasn’t changed and remains sequential with separate databases and component libraries for each stage. This webinar presents Altair’s unified solution for PCB design considerations, including DFM, DFA, DFE, Signal Integrity and Thermal Analysis.

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Improve Performance of Mechatronics Systems

Complex devices such as surgical robots, autoinjector etc go through several validation and verification phases that can increase product development time. The interconnected devices also pose a challenge for model exchange and collaboration. This webinar presents Altair’s model-based development (MBD) platform to drive fast development for smart connected systems. Explore more by combining mechanical models with electrical models leveraging multi-disciplinary simulation.

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Topology optimization considering manufacturing realities

Altair Inspire Topology Optimization is the world's leading tool for topology optimization, including advanced manufacturing constraints to create production-ready solutions to real-world challenges. In this webinar, we showed how Altair Inspire Optimization technologies provides the foundation on which our customers are able to develop with an easy and intuitive toolchain completely new ways to solve their daily challenges. In terms of component design and manufacturing processes.

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Boost Speed and Accuracy of Your RF Microwave Component and Antenna Design

µWave Wizard™ is a 3D full wave electro-magnetic design automation suite using hybrid solver technology for combining speed and accuracy of advanced Mode-Matching (MM) methods with the flexibility of the Finite-Element-Method (FEM) for cost effective development of passive microwave systems and components, including antennas. The ability to parametrize component properties for control by different optimizers and the increased computational efficiency derived from solving individual circuit components before combining their respective solutions at circuit level are the benefits of this concept. Simulation time and development cost can be significantly reduced by composing RF microwave structures fast and easy using a combination of predefined parametric building elements and user generated elements instead of cumbersome drafting of complete 3D models of complex structures.

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Compose Signal Processing

In this course you will find 12 modules to help you learn how to use Altair Compose for Signal Processing.

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Accelerate Electronics Design Modeling Using Altair Multiphysics Platform

As high-tech electronics companies adopt Multiphysics solutions, they may introduce new complexity in the development process coupling multiple tools. Model setup, remeshing, and design modification offer no additional value and increase the product lead time. This webinar presents Altair’s single model multi electronics system in an integrated Multiphysics environment.

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Holistic system simulation with MBD and FEM: efficient load identification ensures structural integrity

Altair Inspire Motion is a dedicated multi-body dynamics (MBD) tool with a robust contact algorithm. It is capable of handling systems with large degrees of freedom and offers a reliable and fast solution. In this webinar, we showed how Altair Inspire Motion had been used to determine loads in the system and is seamlessly coupled with other Altair modeling tools like Altair Inspire Structure and Altair Activate for control simulation to create dynamic motion analyses of complex mechanisms and use these dynamic loads as load cases for optimization.

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Antenna Design and Optimization Using Machine Learning

Machine learning is a method of data analysis that automates analytical model building. As the antennas are becoming more and more complex each day, antenna designers can take advantage of machine learning to generate trained models for their physical antenna designs and perform fast and intelligent optimization on these trained models. Using the trained models, different optimization algorithms and goals can be run quickly, in seconds, for comparison and for types of different studies, such as for example stochastic analysis for tolerance studies etc. This short course presents the process of fast and intelligent optimization by adopting both the Design of Experiments (DOE) and machine learning using Altair FEKO. Examples to showcase the advantages of using machine learning for antenna design and optimization will be presented.

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Optimize Medical Stents with Machine Learning

Medical stents are a lifeline for patients with cardiovascular illness and disease. Device manufacturers are required to dedicate large amounts of time and expense to clinical tests to validate safety and performance claims. Simulation can speed up these trials by satisfying the testing of variables virtually. This webinar presents Altair’s process for fast and intelligent stent optimization by coupling simulation, Design of Experiments (DOE) and machine learning algorithm to generate an analytical model.

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SimLab sT - CFD-Thermal Analysis Of Complex Systems

This is an introductory session on SimLab for CFD and multi-physics simulation using Acusolve. A combination of lectures and exercises explain the modelling and physics setup of for complex assemblies. Leveraging on Altair Structural (OptiStruct) and CFD (AcuSolve) solvers , SimLab offers a streamlined workflow for CFD as well as Multiphysics simulation. The webinar also covers on extraction of Fluid volumes , boundary layers and physics setup and postprocessing in SimLab.

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Powerful and Easy-to-Use Solution for Bolted and Screwed Joint Analysis

Cobra addresses complex bolted and screwed joints with critical safety and security issues. The software enables designs to be tested quickly and rigorously to prevent failures and extend service life, in line with the VDI2230 standard. In contrast to manual calculations and verifications, which can take several days to complete, with Cobra even complex assemblies are resolved in around 30 minutes. Leading enterprises and organizations in the automotive, rail, air, defense, and space sectors routinely employ Cobra to analyze dynamic assemblies. For industries such as gas, petroleum, agriculture, and construction, it is an equally valuable tool for heavy duty joints.

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Reduce Time-to-Market Using Rapid Design Iteration

One of the biggest challenges in the consumer electronics industry is reducing the time-to-market given the highly competitive landscape and there is a stronger emphasis on virtual simulations over physical prototyping. However, performing virtual simulations on large complicated assemblies can be a tedious and time-consuming process due to the complexity of the assembly. This webinar presents Altair’s CAD-based simulation process that can drastically reduce the time taken to build and solve large complicated electronic components.

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Harness The Power of Machine Learning While Building Trust Using Explainable Predictive Analytics

This presentation is about making machine learning models and their decisions interpretable, and why it's important and valuable.

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Achieve Battery Thermal Management System Requirements using Altair CFD Solutions

The operating temperature of Li-ion batteries used in modern electric vehicles should be maintained within an allowable range to avoid thermal runaway and degradation. Poor thermal management affects the charging and discharging power, cycle life, cell balancing, capacity and fast charging capability of the battery pack. Hence, a thermal management system is needed in order to enhance the performance and to extend the life cycle of the battery pack. Altair’s comprehensive CFD solutions provides the complete thermal management using both 3D and 1D frameworks using Altair’s AcuSolve and GE FlowSimulator respectively. Detailed analysis of active and passive cooling methods and, the effective combination of both is in focus. The study and optimization of cooling module design strategy such as coolant type, direct contact or jacket cooling, serial or parallel cooling , module shape or dimensions, coolant flow rate combined with cell characteristics and driving cycles, etc are the key areas of work. The BTMS is of utmost importance to EV/HEV. The webinar focuses on the overview of Altair’s thermal solutions and how the software AcuSolve and FlowSimulator plays a very important role in providing all-round BTMS solution.

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Altair 2020 and Beyond

James R. Scapa brings more than 35 years of engineering experience to his dual role of chairman and CEO of Altair, a title he has held since the company's inception in 1985.

Conference Presentations, Webinars

FEA Analysis for Faster and More Accurate Shipbuilding

An Introductory webinar to MAESTRO, a design, analysis, evaluation and optimization tool specifically tailored for floating structures now available through the Altair Partner Alliance. MAESTRO is a design, analysis, evaluation and optimization tool specifically tailored for floating structures, and has been fielded as a commercial product for over 30 years with a world-wide user base.

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Electromagnetic Solutions for Accelerated Product Development of Aerospace and Defense Systems

In this webinar we showcase Altair’s unique electromagnetic simulation solutions combining antenna design and installed antenna performance with radio coverage analysis, including virtual flight and drive tests. We also cover fast modelling of radomes including FSS, speed up of platform model clean-up and meshing, new uses cases and technology for scattering and RCS, prediction of radio frequency interference, radio coverage and planning, spectrum management, additional related solutions on the Altair Partner Alliance and our software delivery models.

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Enhancing Product Design for Medical Devices

Medical devices of all kinds must be designed to withstand the structural and operational requirements associated with normal use, drop, and misuse, all while balancing weight and cost considerations. This webinar presents Altair’s workflow to enable simulation of structural, thermal, and fluid properties coupled with electromagnetics, and mechatronics in an integrated Multiphysics environment.

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How NOV Leverages Disruptive Technology in Structural Simulation

The oil and gas industry is no stranger to challenges. In today’s world, the challenges come from an extremely competitive energy market, the growth of renewable energy, the increasing demand for minimizing the environmental footprint, and most recently the economics effects of the COVID pandemic. For these reasons, the industry is adapting to these challenges by adopting digital transformation initiatives leveraging new technologies and innovative solutions for its success. SimSolid is Altair‘s next-generation, structural simulation tool that can accurately solve complex and large structures directly on CAD models in Minutes! Unlike conventional FEA based tools, SimSolid does not require geometry simplification, meshing, model setup, or high computational resources.

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Altair HyperView™ – Integrated Diagnostics Utility

The Integrated Diagnostics utility allows you to: • Calculate response based on sensitivity and forces (power train and road) • Perform contribution analysis for responses calculated using sensitivity and forces • Plot and overlay response curves from an OptiStruct or Nastran punch file • Perform diagnostic studies using the diagnostic result from a solver or sensitivity • Perform study response changes

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Altair HyperView™ – Modal Participation Utility

Modal/Panel Participation Utility • The Modal/Panel Participation utility allows you to plot modal/panel participation curves from an OptiStruct .h3d file or an MSC Nastran .f06/.pch file. • Modal participation represents the complex contribution of a structure or fluid mode to a response. • Modal participation can be output from a modal frequency response analysis using the PFMODE output request card. • Panel contribution represents the complex contribution of all grids on a structural panel to a response. It can be output from a modal frequency response analysis using the PFPANEL output request card

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Altair HyperView™ – Grid Participation Utility

Grid Participation Utility The Grid Participation utility allows you to plot panel grid participation results and then use advanced scaling contour capabilities in HyperView to isolate key contributing areas. The files that are needed for post-processing are: • OptiStruct.h3d file: PFGRID.h3d - which contains the participation data output, as well as information regarding the fluid-structure grids and elements. • MSC Nastran .op2 file: PFGRID.h3d - which contains the participation data output, as well as information regarding the fluid-structure grids and elements. • OptiStruct punch file: PFGRID.pfmode.pch – which contains the participation data output. PFGRID.interface - which contains information regarding the fluid-structure interface grids and elements.

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Altair HyperView™ – Energy Distribution Utility

Energy Distribution Utility Visualize the distribution of energy within a full vehicle NVH model, as a way to understand what components are dominating the vehicle response.

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Altair HyperView™ – Transfer Path Analysis Utility

Transfer Path Analysis Utility The Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) utility identifies the complex contribution of the excited structure through attachment points to a response in the responding structure.

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New Simulation Strategies to Slash Architectural, Engineering & Construction Project Timing and Costs

Leading design firms join Altair to discuss high-fidelity simulation solutions for all experience levels to realize efficiency gains up to 40%. Today, architectural design firms face two primary and often conflicting challenges: increased project complexity and compressed delivery schedules. Due to the large scale nature of AEC projects, frequent change orders, and on-time delivery pressure, more often than not the ability to use traditional simulation methods for design guidance and validation is simply time and resource prohibitive. This situation is further exacerbated when trying to achieve an aggressive design aesthetic, working with new materials, and balancing form and function with sustainability initiatives and construction safety standards. Recent user experience advancements and the introduction of novel simulation technologies now enable a broader community of designers and civil engineers to confidently and rapidly apply simulation earlier and throughout AEC projects. This webinar will explore this transformational shift and its positive business impact on project timing and costs through the lens of leading AEC design firms and thought leaders at Altair.

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