Altair Teams Up with Wichita State's NIAR on Aerospace Innovation

Altair and Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), a leading aerospace research institution, have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance innovation in aerospace and defense.

“NIAR is a global leader in aerospace research, and this partnership paves the way for new opportunities to bring cutting-edge technology to the industry,” says Pietro Cervellera, senior vice president of aerospace and defense, Altair. “By combining our expertise, we’re helping companies and startups innovate faster, reduce costs, and bring products to market more sustainably.”

The partnership focuses on three areas:

• Digital twin technology in industry: Combining NIAR’s certification by analysis methodologies with Altair’s simulation and data analytics tools, companies can design, test, and optimize aircraft, drones, and advanced air mobility vehicles.
• Support for startups: Aerospace and defense startups working with NIAR and WSU will gain access to Altair’s platforms and training to accelerate product development, testing, certification, and production processes.
• Exploration of new applications: The collaboration will explore how digital twins and Altair technology can support broader applications, including maintenance, additive manufacturing, robotics, and defense systems.

“This agreement with Altair provides our students, researchers and clients with access to world-class tools and expertise that will help accelerate development to support the next generation of aerospace technology and innovation,” says John Tomblin, WSU executive vice president for Research and Industry and Defense programs and NIAR executive director.

For more details about Altair’s aerospace capabilities, visit https://altair.com/aerospace and to learn more about NIAR, visit https://www.niar.wichita.edu/.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.