TROY, MI, Feb 14, 2025 – Altair and the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), working together to foster academic growth, advance research initiatives, and promote the use of cutting-edge technologies.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with CIT at KMUTNB to empower the next generation of engineers and researchers,” said Lim Seng Tat, sales director, Altair. “This partnership highlights our commitment to supporting education and driving innovation through our technologies.”
Altair will provide KMUTNB with licenses to its Altair HyperWorks design and simulation platform, including Altair Inspire Cast, Altair Inspire Form, and Altair Inspire Extrude. CIT at KMUTNB will utilize the tools in undergraduate courses, master’s programs, and doctoral research projects related to plastic technology and mechanical engineering. Moreover, CIT at KMUTNB will integrate Altair software into its curriculum and research, ensuring students gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools.
“This MoU represents a significant step forward in bridging the gap between academia and industry,” said Dr. Smith Songpiriyakij, associate professor and dean, CIT at KMUTNB. “By leveraging Altair’s expertise and best-in-class technology, we aim to equip our students with the skills needed to excel in an ever-evolving global landscape.”
Source: Altair
About Altair
Altair Engineering Inc., founded in 1985 and headquartered in Troy, MI, is a leader in computational science and AI. The company offers software and cloud solutions across various domains, including product development, high-performance computing (HPC), simulation, AI, and data analytics. Altair’s comprehensive, open-architecture platforms empower organizations to design more efficient and sustainable products and processes. Altair has established itself as a key player in engineering and enterprise analytics, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. In 2024, Siemens announced its agreement to acquire Altair for $10.6 billion, aiming to strengthen its position in industrial software.
