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Altair to Sponsor Formula Student, with Free CAE Software for All Participating Teams

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Altair has announced that it is offering free access to its simulation technologies for all teams participating in Formula Student 2020.

For over 20 years, Altair has been dedicated to providing student teams with the best technologies to design and optimize high performance, weight efficient and innovative products. By becoming Altair sponsored, your team can gain access to the most comprehensive, open architecture CAE simulation platform in the industry, HyperWorks®, along with training, live demonstrations, on-demand webinars, eBooks, in-person technical support, and much more!

Many Formula Student teams around the world have already signed up to Altair’s sponsorship program in order to incorporate optimisation enabled simulation software into the design process of their Formula Student vehicles. Not only are Formula Student participating, but also Shell Eco-marathon, World Solar Challenge and more! Become Altair sponsored and see why teams including University of Glasgow, University of Warwick, University of Bath, Oxford Brookes University and more rely on Altair simulation technologies to develop their 2020 IC and electric vehicles.

“We are pleased to be able to offer all Formula Student teams access to our technologies,” said Matthias Goelke, Business Development Director for Academic Markets at Altair. “Not only does HyperWorks bring a competitive advantage to Formula Student teams, but it is a great learning experience to become familiar now with the tools that are used throughout the world’s automotive and racing teams once students finish their studies.”

Altair have been around since 1985 and have 82 offices throughout 25 countries. Their industry-standard CAE software - Altair HyperWorks is utilised by the world’s leading automotive manufacturers including Ferrari, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, Daimler, Porsche, Ford and more! HyperWorks technology is used to create early concepts, develop robust designs, provide virtual and physical verification and refine vehicles for production.

What do you get from Altair?

  • Full access to our commercial HyperWorks CAE software suite that has capabilities such as: Structural Analysis, Optimisation, CFD, Model-Based Development and Multibody Simulation with an estimated Commercial value of £225k for 10 users (50 HyperWorks Units Per User)
  • Additional HyperWorks Units can be applied to support larger teams and/or advanced computational needs
  • Personalised support from Altair
  • Company logo digital files and vinyl decals for your team’s promotional purposes
  • Team recognition on Altair’s website
  • Request for renewal sponsorship
  • Opportunities for success story collaboration and video testimonials that are produced professionally by Altair and can be distributed for your marketing needs

What do Altair ask from your team?

  • Present Altair’s Logo on Product (A minimum size of 15x15cm)
  • Present Altair’s Logo on Team Clothing (A minimum size of 5x5cm)
  • Social Media Promotional Activity (You can hashtag #Altair #HyperWorks)
  • Case Study – (Impress employers with an official Altair case study!)

Want to get started? Sign up now to register your interest. An Altair representative will be in touch. We look forward to having you on board!

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