Altair India has entered into a strategic partnership with The Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR) to promote innovation in the automotive sector. This collaboration will focus on advancing e-mobility, autonomous technologies, and sustainable vehicle solutions, all while reducing product development times and ensuring that India remains at the cutting edge of automotive innovation.
Vishwanath Rao, Country Manager of Altair India, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with CAAR and IIT Madras is set to propel innovation in the automotive field. This MoU reflects Altair’s ongoing commitment to advancing technologies that enhance sustainability and efficiency in automotive development.”
Thiru Srinivasan, CEO of CAAR, expressed the importance of the partnership, saying, “This collaboration with Altair is a key step in accelerating the journey from academic research to practical, industry-ready automotive technologies. It will also support the evolution of Altair’s software tools to aid in the fast-track development of high-value automotive products.”
CAAR, established with the support of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, offers state-of-the-art technologies and facilities to the automotive sector. It also provides policy advice and focuses on developing the human capital needed for the industry. By focusing on translational research, CAAR plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic innovation and industrial application.
Altair India is a subsidiary of Altair Engineering, a global leader in simulation-driven design, data analytics, and high-performance computing solutions. Established to serve the Indian market, Altair India provides advanced software tools and consulting services across industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, electronics, and telecommunications.
Known for its flagship product, HyperWorks, Altair empowers engineers and businesses to innovate through simulation and optimization technologies. In India, Altair plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation by collaborating with academic institutions, industry leaders, and research organizations. With its focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Altair India contributes to the country’s growing digital transformation and engineering excellence.
