Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Advanced by Altair, RUAG and Morf3D
Non-Exclusive MOU Forms Rich Alliance of Diverse Capabilities for AM Initiative
TROY, Mich. – April 21, 2016 – Altair,
RUAG and
Morf3D have recently entered a non-exclusive partnership for cooperation in advancing additive manufacturing (AM) for Aerospace applications. The partnership will address the full additive manufacturing process including design, analysis, build, test and certification. The partnership aims to offer a start-to-finish service primarily to the Aerospace industry for AM including space, propulsion, aircraft interior, and airframe applications. Other application areas will be pursued as opportunities present themselves.
While working together jointly on publications, training, research, and technical papers, etc., to facilitate this cooperative effort, Altair will lead the provision of solidThinking Inspire
™ software for design and analysis, Morf3d will lead program management, part production, R&D and associated quality control and RUAG will take the lead on design, analysis, documentation, testing and certification. The team will use the AM facility Morf3D’s Innovation Center which includes various DMLS systems and the test facilities at Ruag.
“We are excited to participate with Ruag and Morf3d on advancing the AM process for Aerospace applications”, said Dr. Robert Yancey, VP of Aerospace at Altair Engineering. “There is clearly a need for resources to help companies navigate the challenges of using AM and this partnership will have all of the necessary expertise and technology to help companies be successful with AM.”
“The partnership between Altair, Morf3D and RUAG Space puts together the perfect ecosystem to revolutionize the way space components are engineered, produced and qualified”, said Franck Mouriaux, General Manager Structures at RUAG SCHWEIZ AG. “This breakthrough is absolutely mandatory for us to face the challenges of the new space industry and remain competitive.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Altair and RUAG to offer the Aerospace industry a unique multi-disciplinary value chain that is able to exploit new possibilities brought on by Additive Design and Additive Manufacturing", said Ivan J. Madera, Chief Executive Officer, Morf3D.
About ALTAIR
Altair is focused on the development and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved business performance. Privately held with more than 2,000 employees, Altair is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA and operates more than 45 offices throughout 22 countries. Today, Altair serves more than 5,000 corporate clients across broad industry segments. To learn more, please visit
www.altair.com.
About RUAG
RUAG Space is the leading supplier of products for the space industry in Europe. Experience, outstanding reliability, customer focus and a comprehensive, clearly structured product portfolio all make RUAG Space the partner of choice for manufacturers of satellites and launchers across the globe. To learn more, please visit
http://www.ruag.com/space.
About MORF3D
Morf3D is a fully-integrated provider of additive manufacturing services, focused on delivering innovative solutions that solve complex additive design and manufacturing challenges. Privately held with a team of interdisciplinary experts from Academia, Industry and Engineering, Morf3D’s Innovation Center is headquartered in El Segundo, CA, USA. To learn more, please visit
www.morf3d.com.