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Altair reports a collaboration with Gordon Murray Group (GMG) as part of an Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) project, M-LightEn. This project will use Altair's optimization solutions and concept development processes to support ultra lightweight and low embedded CO2 platform development for Gordon Murray Automotive's driver-focused vehicles.
The collaboration will utilize the Altair C123 process, designed for collaborative simulation-led concept development. C123 enables exploration of design trade-offs in structural mass and performance across manufacturing methods, materials and vehicle architectures.
"By applying our C123 digital concept development approach, we will help significantly reduce development time while enabling the creation of highly optimized, ultra lightweight structures," says Royston Jones, global head of automotive, Altair.
The Gordon Murray Group is focused on innovation in vehicle engineering, following the principles of its founder, professor Gordon Murray CBE. His career spans 20 years as technical director to the Brabham and McLaren Formula One teams, the creation of the F1 road car, establishing Gordon Murray Automotive and its products such as T.50, T.33, and the most recent Le Mans GTR.
Under Gordon's direction, the M-LightEn collaborative research project—in partnership with Altair, Brunel University of London, Carbon ThreeSixty, and Constellium—aims to develop a production-ready, ultra lightweight, low CO₂ monocoque structure to support a range of future high-performance vehicles. This project is match-funded by the UK government's Department for Business and Trade and facilitated through the APC in partnership with Innovate UK.
Altair's C123 is a three-stage concept development process that integrates advanced optimization and simulation technology through the early design phases. It enables rapid, collaborative exploration of structural architectures across diverse vehicle platforms, manufacturing methods and materials. Supported by a toolbox built on the Altair HyperWorks design and simulation platform, C123 enhances CAD interoperability.
For more information about Altair HyperWorks, visit https://altair.com/altair-hyperworks.
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
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