TROY, MI, Feb 27, 2025 – Altair has been selected to join the Piedmont Aerospace Cluster. As a member, Altair will contribute to several of the Cluster’s innovative projects and strategic initiatives.
In aerospace, supply chains play a crucial role, as optimizing them requires companies with deep knowledge of the processes and methods of a regulated, quality-driven industry. As a leading technology provider in the realm of digitalization for engineering, testing, manufacturing, and maintenance, Altair is poised to support the Cluster by offering critical tools and expertise. The focus is on delivering advanced digital engineering solutions and the application of AI for the development, production, and maintenance of aircraft and their subsystems.
“Altair has deep roots within Piedmont and Turin, where we have had our Italian headquarters for more than 20 years. Throughout that time, we have established close relationships with the world’s leading aerospace companies,” said Pietro Cervellera, senior vice president of aerospace and defense, Altair. “Joining the Cluster is our way of strengthening our bond with the region, its universities, and its businesses within the aerospace ecosystem.”
“We are pleased to welcome Altair to the Cluster, which already includes among its members some of the most innovative aerospace companies in our country,” said Fulvia Quagliotti, president, Piedmont Aerospace Cluster. “Simulation, data analytics, and AI are essential elements for aerospace organizations of all types.”
Source: Altair
About Altair
Altair Engineering Inc., founded in 1985 and headquartered in Troy, MI, is a computational science and AI leader. 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.
About Piedmont Aerospace Cluster
Established in 2019, the Piedmont Aerospace Cluster is a non-profit association headquartered in Turin, Italy, dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of the Piedmont region’s aerospace industry. Building upon the efforts of a previous committee active since 2005, the Cluster brings together key stakeholders, public authorities, universities, research centers, and over 90 local businesses involved in aeronautics and space sectors. Its primary mission is to coordinate public and private investments in technological innovation, promote internationalization, and foster collaboration across the supply chain. The Cluster serves aeronautics, space, and defense industries, focusing on activities like research and development, training, and supply chain optimization. The Cluster’s impact is evident through its strategic initiatives and partnerships, including being a founding member of the National Aerospace Technology Cluster (CTNA), which unites Italy’s leading aerospace hubs.