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Creating Lightweight Optimised Designs with Altair Inspire. Erik Larson discusses how to use Altair Inspire effectively.

Watch the highlights video below. You’ll find the full session here and the Q&A here.

Altair Engineering Virtual Learning Sessions

What is Altair?

Shell Eco-marathon partner Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions for product development and high-performance computing and data analytics. Erik Larson is a Technical Account Manager.

What is the session about?

Here’s a brief look at the agenda:

  • Live demonstrations about how to create lightweight, optimised designs 
  • How they support Shell Eco-marathon by supplying licences, training and support 
  • Addressing questions from participants

How long is it?

The session running time is 1 hour 31 minutes. The Q&A session is 39 minutes.

What will I learn?

  • How to use Inspire to generate and analyse design concepts, simulations and optimisations.
  • How to improve vehicle performance in terms of fuel economy and energy efficiency.
  • Get expert guidance from Erik Larson, who has over 30 years of experience 
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