TROY, Michigan: Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence and part of Siemens Digital Industries Software, today announced the signing of a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Georgia Institute of Technology aimed at advancing aerospace research and technology development. This collaboration will leverage Altair’s cutting-edge simulation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to empower Georgia Tech’s Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory (ASDL) in pioneering next-generation aerospace innovations.
Georgia Tech’s Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering is one of the oldest and largest aerospace programs in the United States, offering comprehensive education and research opportunities in aerodynamics, propulsion, spacecraft systems, and more. The school is recognized for its leadership in aerospace engineering education and research excellence.
Under the agreement, Georgia Tech’s ASDL will gain unlimited access to Altair’s comprehensive suite of computational tools and cloud solutions. This access is designed to support advanced research projects focused on developing technology demonstrators that integrate simulation and data analytics software. The partnership will explore transformative applications across aviation, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), space exploration, and robotics, with the goal of reshaping operational efficiencies and technological capabilities in these sectors.
Dr. Pietro Cervellera, Senior Vice President of Aerospace and Defense at Altair, emphasized the significance of the alliance: “Altair’s simulation, data, and AI technology already has a game-changing impact on aerospace companies around the world – whether they are startups or established industry leaders. We are excited to collaborate with a top-tier university like Georgia Tech to develop even more impactful applications and strengthen our ties with the global academic and scientific community.”
Georgia Tech’s Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, renowned as the nation’s leading publicly funded graduate aerospace program, will play a central role in this partnership. Dimitri Mavris, Distinguished Regents Professor and Director of ASDL, highlighted the strategic value of the collaboration: “Georgia Tech prides itself on being one of the nation’s premier institutions for aerospace engineering. Working with Altair provides us with another powerful avenue to harness transformational technology, enabling our faculty and students to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering.”
The collaboration will enable Georgia Tech’s professors, researchers, and doctoral students to utilize Altair’s technology to explore innovative concepts and develop breakthrough solutions. The MoU specifically focuses on creating technology demonstrators that can be showcased to both commercial and scientific communities, fostering knowledge sharing and accelerating the deployment of novel aerospace applications.
This agreement reinforces Altair’s commitment to partnering with leaders across the aerospace and defense ecosystem to push the frontiers of computational intelligence. It follows similar collaborations with organizations such as JetZero and the European Space Agency (ESA), underscoring Altair’s role in cultivating a global network of innovation within the aerospace sector.
Altair’s technology portfolio supports the aerospace industry’s drive towards sustainable, efficient, and intelligent aviation. Their solutions enhance digital engineering efficiency, optimize manufacturing and supply chains, and improve MRO operations through AI-driven analytics—critical capabilities as the industry faces new challenges including emissions reduction, workforce skill gaps, and supply chain volatility.
The partnership will be showcased at the upcoming Paris Air Show 2025, where Altair will present its aerospace innovations at booth H155 in Hall 2B, highlighting the transformative potential of simulation, AI, and data analytics in shaping the future of aerospace.
Altair and Georgia Tech’s collaboration marks a significant milestone in accelerating aerospace research and development, combining academic excellence with industry-leading technology to drive the next wave of aerospace innovation.
