SOGETI High Tech Signs Strategic Agreement with Altair Engineering
Expanded use of HyperWorks advanced CAE tools saves time and costs for consulting companies and OEMs
TROY, Mich. USA (Jan. 10, 2007) - Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that strengthen client innovation and decision-making, and SOGETI High Tech, have signed a strategic agreement for the extended implementation of Altair's HyperWorks suite of integrated computer-aided engineering (CAE) software tools. SOGETI Group - a subsidiary of the Capgemini Group, a leader in IT services and R&D outsourcing - offers a range of local professional services in high-tech consulting and information technology for large companies.
A long-term user of Altair's HyperMesh and OptiStruct software, SOGETI High Tech now plans to extend the use of those tools, as well as implement HyperStudy for consulting projects that require structural meshing, morphing and topology optimization. Until now, SOGETI High Tech has used HyperWorks tools primarily for applications within the aerospace industry, but plans to extend its use of the CAE suite to projects in other industries.
"We have been using HyperWorks for four years now, and have always been very satisfied with the results," said Philippe Sottocasa, technical manager of the SOGETI High Tech Branch. "HyperMesh is the best tool available for structural meshing. With our work, we strive to improve simulation processes not only within our company but also in customer projects. Thanks to HyperWorks, we are able to meet customer demands for simulation-based consulting tasks while shortening the simulation process."
"We are very pleased to see SOGETI High Tech taking greater advantage of the HyperWorks framework," said Mauro Guglielminotti, managing director of Altair Engineering in France. "As we have seen in several European countries - and now in France - a growing number of consulting companies recognize the value our tools bring to the product design process. The CAE framework for product design combines many capabilities under one interface and fulfills our customers' extremely varied engineering requirements."
About the SOGETI Group
SOGETI Group is a 100-percent subsidiary of the Capgemini Group), leader in IT services and R& D outsourcing. SOGETI offers a range of local professional services in high-tech consulting and information technology for large companies through three complementary areas:
- High Tech or High Tech Consulting
Sogeti High Tech provides a local service through its network of over 35 offices around Europe (Sweden, The Netherlands, UK, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain). At the same time, as part of the Capgemini Group, SOGETI High tech can provide the competitive benefits of a global network of onshore, near shore and offshore solution centers. From more than 20 years of accumulated experience, SOGETI High tech assures the highest responsiveness and flexibility while always adhering to customer standards of quality, methodology and integrity. With more than 3,000 engineers and multi-stakeholder expertise, we can deliver our contribution at many stages: Consulting, audit and expertise, outsourcing R&D managed services, turnkey fixed-price projects, application management, operational services and training.
- Application Services or Systems Integration
From the conception to the maintenance of the information system: consulting, architecture, contracting owner's assistance, development, integration, testing and maintenance of application assets.
- Infrastructure Services or Integration Management and Systems Administration
From the integration of technical infrastructures to the implementation of the IT system: consulting, technical architecture, engineering, integration, installation and administration of systems and networks, implementation management and user support. SOGETI Group has more than 15,000 professionals worldwide.
About Altair HyperMesh
Altair HyperMesh is a user-friendly, high-performance finite-element pre- and post-processor for popular finite-element solvers. It allows engineers to analyze product design performance in a highly interactive and visual environment. It also contains a morphing capability that permits users to quickly parameterize models and stretch finite-element meshes while keeping mesh distortion at a minimum.
About Altair HyperWorks
Altair HyperWorks is an integrated CAE framework containing best-in-class solutions for the complete virtual product development process. HyperWorks not only contains powerful finite-element and multi-body simulation solutions, it also delivers an open, programmable platform that is easy to integrate into existing processes. From modeling and assembly, to visualization and reporting, to virtual manufacturing and robustness assessment, HyperWorks' powerful interface system to all major CAD and CAE packages is the foundation for a truly integrated simulation-driven design process. It can also help bring highly engineered products to market faster.
About Altair Engineering
Altair Engineering, Inc. strengthens client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the analysis, management and visualization of business and engineering information. Privately held with more than 1,000 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 20-year-plus track record for product design, advanced engineering software and grid computing technologies, Altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to customers in a broad range of industries. To learn more, please visit
www.altair.com.