Altair has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Engine Research Institute at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to enhance the performance of eco-friendly marine engines and power AI-driven development initiatives. One of the things they will be working on is using AI to improve engine performance.
Altair specialises in computational intelligence and was recently acquired by Siemens to extend its leadership in simulation and industrial artificial intelligence (AI). Altair technology is being integrated with the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
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AI and simulation platforms
This partnership comes in response to increasingly stringent environmental regulations in the global shipping industry. As digital transformation and technology advancement become critical in shipbuilding, Altair and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will work together to strengthen innovation through simulation and AI technologies for eco-friendly marine engine development.
Under the agreement, Altair and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will collaborate to:
- Develop simulation platforms for eco-friendly marine engine design and optimisation.
- Utilise AI-powered technologies for improving engine performance.
- Conduct predictive maintenance and diagnostics capabilities.
- Enhance engine safety through AI-based visualisation technologies.
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Next-generation engine design tech
Sungchan An, Ph.D., vice president and head of the Engine Research Institute, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries: ‘HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Altair have continuously collaborated on the development of simulation technologies for high-quality HiMSEN engine designs. With Altair now part of Siemens, the development of next-generation engine design technologies — such as virtual product development and AI-based engine simulation — is expected to further accelerate.’
Altair has proven its technological expertise in simulation-driven design and AI-powered predictive analytics through collaborations with major shipbuilders worldwide. With this collaboration, Altair will actively support HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in advancing eco-friendly marine engines and delivering tangible results in areas such as design efficiency, reduced development cycles, and performance enhancement.
Picture by Altair.
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