Altair Joins PIVOT Project to Create Lighter and Greener Vehicles

Altair Engineering Inc. has announced its involvement in the £5.8 million Performance Integrated Vehicle Optimization Technology (PIVOT) project. Supported by Innovate UK and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), the initiative aims to revolutionize vehicle manufacturing through the development of lighter and more sustainable components, leveraging Altair's advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation technology.

Led by Sarginsons Industries, PIVOT brings together industry leaders such as Aston Martin, Brunel University London, and GESCRAP to design cast aluminum structures that are 30% lighter without sacrificing performance. Altair’s AI-driven software will combine casting simulation, topology optimization, and AI, enabling efficient component design that balances weight, strength, and manufacturability.

PIVOT is set to deliver key breakthroughs in sustainable automotive manufacturing, showcasing how AI, recycled materials, and cutting-edge casting techniques can transform the industry for a greener future.

The project aims to reduce carbon emissions in-vehicle components by 95%, using 100% recycled aluminum with advanced grain refinement techniques.