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FIRST In Michigan teams. Keep your eyes out for a special invitation to a webinar brought to you by Altair where we will showcase some amazing students who have used Altair products, specifically Inspire and RapidMiner, to assist in the 2023 season. Come to see examples of how you can use this amazing software to better…
Perhaps you have heard of the Altair Student Contest but felt it was too difficult, or you did not have the time, well you might be surprised to learn your path to $750 is as easy as 1, 2, 3, Literally! ONE Minute is all it takes to get register for the Inspire Personal Edition. Get the Software TWO Hours is all it takes…
FIRST Students and Mentors. We are rapidly approaching January and we all know what that brings. Now is the time to learn Inspire so you can be ready for the new challenges in the 2024 FIRST Reveal. Take a look at our dedicated FIRST page for resources, models, kits and everything you need to learn inspire and start the…
Take a look at the Altair Student Contest page and check out our AMAZING winners from the October contest. Each provided a very unique and well thought out Optimization. You can find them here Altair Student Contest and be sure to try your hand at an optimization project and you too can take home a $750 prize like these…
When teams access the FIRST Kit of Parts, make note of the fact that Altair Software is now available through the kit. Links to the Altair FIRST website can be found in the kit but here is a sneak peak at the site. https://web.altair.com/first-robotics At that site you can find a TON of useful information and access the…
You have the option of using either the SimSolid or OptiStruct solver when running a structural analysis in Inspire. Both solvers have unique capabilities and are best used in different situations. When to Use the SimSolid Solver When to Use the OptiStruct Solver * Design analysis focus * Linear statics * Modal…
Altair is excited to announce we have our winners for the Month of September! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5jqs1Tl_t4 Ezekiel Iferia from the University of Benin in Nigeria looked to his past for inspiration for his optimization submission. There he found a very unlikely candidate for optimization, a C Clamp. While…
Read this study of how mechanical battery cooling plate design affects thermal and fluid performance using Altair AcuSolve in the attached one slide success story.
Altair is excited to announce we have our winners for the Month of August! Congratulations to David Galvis, August’s AMER champion of the Altair Global Student Contest! ???? Your outstanding skills and innovative ideas have set you apart from an exceptional pool of talented students. David Galvis is a Mechanical…
Optimizing product performance while cutting down on material usage has become a crucial task in the constantly changing world of engineering and design. Striking a balance between strength, weight, and structural integrity can be challenging when using traditional design methods. However, the development of lattice…
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