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Altair Announces Winners of 2023 Altair Enlighten Award

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

TROY, Mich., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) has named the winners of the 2023 Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Altair Enlighten Award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Polestar, Toyota, Marelli, and others among winners creating a more sustainable, lightweight future
    TROY, Mich., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) has named the winners of the 2023 Altair Enlighten Award .
  • "The Altair Enlighten Award is a special award that showcases how the automotive industry's leading minds – from the biggest names to its newest startups – are applying advanced technologies and responsible AI to create a better, greener industry," said James R. Scapa, founder, and chief executive officer, Altair.
  • The Enlighten Award winners will be announced in an awards ceremony at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars on August 1, 2023, at 7:30 a.m.
  • Partners for the 2023 Enlighten Award include Automotive Engineering SAE, Tech Briefs, Auto Bild Japan, Automobile Industrie, and the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (KSAE).

Altair Announces Winners of 2023 Altair Enlighten Award

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

TROY, Mich., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) has named the winners of the 2023 Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the Altair Enlighten Award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Polestar, Toyota, Marelli, and others among winners creating a more sustainable, lightweight future
    TROY, Mich., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) has named the winners of the 2023 Altair Enlighten Award .
  • "The Altair Enlighten Award is a special award that showcases how the automotive industry's leading minds – from the biggest names to its newest startups – are applying advanced technologies and responsible AI to create a better, greener industry," said James R. Scapa, founder, and chief executive officer, Altair.
  • The Enlighten Award winners will be announced in an awards ceremony at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars on August 1, 2023, at 7:30 a.m.
  • Partners for the 2023 Enlighten Award include Automotive Engineering SAE, Tech Briefs, Auto Bild Japan, Automobile Industrie, and the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (KSAE).

Global Aluminum Casting Market 2023 Sees Steady Growth Amid Shift Towards Electric Drives - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

The global aluminum casting market size is expected to reach USD 135.20 billion by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The global aluminum casting market size is expected to reach USD 135.20 billion by 2030.
  • Rising demand for lightweight vehicles is anticipated to propel market growth as the product is used in manufacturing various auto components.
  • The growth is attributed to stringent regulations on reducing fuel emissions, thus driving the need for lightweight materials such as aluminum.
  • However, despite steady demand from the automotive sector, the shift toward electrical drive is expected to negatively impact the market.

Washtenaw Community College launches semiconductor training program to advance the electrification and automotive industry

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.
  • WCC’s new short-term program will launch over the next year in partnership with the Semiconductor Talent and Automotive Research (STAR) initiative announced today by KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) and imec , the Belgium-based global R&D hub uniting key players in the semiconductor industry.
  • This initiative is designed to connect automotive, semiconductor and innovation research initiatives in Europe (Belgium), United States (Michigan) and Asia (Japan).
  • In addition to KLA, imec and founding members, additional organizations are expected to join as the program matures.

KLA and imec announce MOU to advance the electrification of the automotive industry

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The initiative builds on over 25 years of collaboration between imec and KLA.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative builds on over 25 years of collaboration between imec and KLA.
  • This initiative is designed to connect automotive, semiconductor and innovation research initiatives in Europe (Belgium), the United States (Michigan) and Asia (Japan).
  • Each partner will bring relevant expertise to identify and manage programs aligned to the automotive industry, as well as talent development and recruitment.
  • In addition to KLA, imec and founding members, additional organizations are expected to join as the program matures.

KLA and imec announce MOU to advance the electrification of the automotive industry

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The initiative builds on over 25 years of collaboration between imec and KLA.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative builds on over 25 years of collaboration between imec and KLA.
  • This initiative is designed to connect automotive, semiconductor and innovation research initiatives in Europe (Belgium), the United States (Michigan) and Asia (Japan).
  • Each partner will bring relevant expertise to identify and manage programs aligned to the automotive industry, as well as talent development and recruitment.
  • In addition to KLA, imec and founding members, additional organizations are expected to join as the program matures.

2023 Altair Enlighten Award Open for Entries

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

TROY, Mich., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the 2023 Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. Presented annually in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Award spotlights the automotive industry's finest innovations in sustainable, lightweight design
    TROY, Mich., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the 2023 Enlighten Award is now open for submissions.
  • "The Altair Enlighten Award is a special award that allows the world to see how the automotive industry's leading minds – from the biggest names to its newest startups – are creating a better, greener industry," said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair.
  • Past winners of the Enlighten Award include GM, Ford, Stellantis, Harley-Davidson, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Ferrari, JLR, Mercedes, BMW, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), and many more.
  • Media partners for the 2023 Altair Enlighten Award include SAE, Automotive Engineering, Tech Briefs, and Automobil Industries.

2023 Altair Enlighten Award Open for Entries

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 16, 2023

TROY, Mich., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the 2023 Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. Presented annually in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Award spotlights the automotive industry's finest innovations in sustainable, lightweight design
    TROY, Mich., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the 2023 Enlighten Award is now open for submissions.
  • "The Altair Enlighten Award is a special award that allows the world to see how the automotive industry's leading minds – from the biggest names to its newest startups – are creating a better, greener industry," said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair.
  • Past winners of the Enlighten Award include GM, Ford, Stellantis, Harley-Davidson, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Ferrari, JLR, Mercedes, BMW, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), and many more.
  • Media partners for the 2023 Altair Enlighten Award include SAE, Automotive Engineering, Tech Briefs, and Automobil Industries.

Mitsubishi Motors' All-New eK X EV Wins RJC Car of the Year and RJC Technology of the Year for 2023

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

In addition, the electrification technology of all-electric kei-car used for the eK X EV has won the RJC Technology of the Year for 20232.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the electrification technology of all-electric kei-car used for the eK X EV has won the RJC Technology of the Year for 20232.
  • Also offered at an affordable price for a wide range of users, the eK X EV provides momentum to the promotion of EVs."
  • In awarding the RJC Technology of the Year, the selection committee commented:
    "Utilizing the electrification technology that Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have cultivated over the years, the eK X EV has achieved reduction in size and cost.
  • This is the fourth time(3) that Mitsubishi Motors has won the RJC Car of the Year, following the award for 2020 won by the eK wagon and eK X height-wagon kei-cars.

Opportunities and Challenges for Illinois Automakers in Electric Car Transition Detailed by IMEC and IMA Report

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

PEORIA, Ill., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) released an impacts report detailing changes Illinois automakers will experience as the transportation market shifts toward electric vehicles. The report, written by the Center for Automotive Research, explains that Illinois automobile supply chain manufacturers will see opportunities for growth in the electric car transition, with new parts production creating new jobs. However, the report also details other automakers are at risk if they cannot change production.

Key Points: 
  • Illinois manufacturers in the automotive supply chain are due for new challenges and opportunities from shift toward electric, according to new report.
  • PEORIA, Ill., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) released an impacts report detailing changes Illinois automakers will experience as the transportation market shifts toward electric vehicles.
  • The report, written by the Center for Automotive Research, explains that Illinois automobile supply chain manufacturers will see opportunities for growth in the electric car transition, with new parts production creating new jobs.
  • The impact report identifies 10,800 employees (12% of Illinois autoworkers) whose jobs are at "High Risk" of obsoletion in the electrification transition.