Vertical Aerospace Picks Monolith as AI for Engineering Partner 

Monolith, artificial intelligence (AI) software provider, has started work with Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation. Monolith will help the Bristol-based company optimize its eVTOL testing and simulation programs. 

Vertical Aerospace will use Monolith to accelerate development of its VX4 eVTOL aircraft by using AI for new design insights and efficient test plans. The first project focuses on testing and simulation of the VX4’s supporting pylon structures for ground tests of the propeller and electric motor structural and performance requirements.

Monolith’s advanced "Next Test Recommender" (NTR) AI-driven algorithm will provide Vertical Aerospace engineers with a ranked selection of impactful tests to run, increasing design space coverage in unknown areas with an efficient test plan.

“Urban air mobility has the potential to revolutionize how we travel, and one of the most promising contributors to this transformation is Vertical’sVX4," says Richard Ahlfeld, CEO and founder of Monolith. "With Monolith, Vertical  will model complex systems faster and accelerate test campaigns, enabling the company to learn more about design performance while reducing development and testing time.”

"Transforming how the world moves requires constant innovation," adds, David King, chief engineer, Vertical Aerospace. "Collaborating with Monolith allows us to harness cutting-edge AI technology to streamline our testing processes, enabling us to focus on the most impactful areas and accelerate the VX4’s journey to market. By integrating Monolith’s tools, we can enhance our engineering precision, reduce timelines, and continue setting the benchmark for the eVTOL industry."

Monolith reports that it has a proven track record in aerospace engineering after recent projects with Airbus and BAE Systems on aircraft and drones. The London-based company is working to democratize AI for engineering with its software-as-a-service platform that uses no-code, machine-learning software. The platform analyzes and learns from this information, using it to generate accurate predictions that enable engineering teams to reduce time- intensive prototype testing programs. 

Integrating innovations such as the "Next Test Recommender:" tool and the AI-powered "Anomaly Detector" functionality, Monolith provides engineers with intelligent solutions.

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