Altair signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 19 May with the Engine Research Institute at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to enhance the performance of eco-friendly marine engines and power AI-driven development initiatives.
As stated, the partnership comes in response to increasingly stringent environmental regulations in the global shipping industry. As digital transformation and technology advancement become critical in shipbuilding, Altair and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries aim to work together to strengthen innovation through simulation and AI technologies for eco-friendly marine engine development.
Under the agreement, Altair and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will collaborate to:
- Develop simulation platforms for eco-friendly marine engine design and optimization
- Utilize AI-powered technologies for improving engine performance
- Conduct predictive maintenance and diagnostics capabilities
- Enhance engine safety through AI-based visualization technologies
This collaboration goes beyond technology development—it is a strategic partnership to shape the future of marine engine development.
…said Pietro Cervellera, Senior Vice President of Aerospace and Defense, Altair.
Furthermore, Altair was recently acquired by Siemens to extend its leadership in simulation and industrial artificial intelligence.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Altair have continuously collaborated on the development of simulation technologies for high-quality HiMSEN engine designs. With Altair now part of Siemens, the development of next-generation engine design technologies—such as virtual product development and AI-based engine simulation—is expected to further accelerate.
…stated Sungchan An, Ph.D., Vice President and Head of the Engine Research Institute, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
Recently, there has been a surge in agreements and collaborations focused on applying artificial intelligence and digitalization in the maritime applications. On 8 May, Seedronics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to jointly develop unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).
Similarly, on 2 April, ABS and HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) launched a joint development project (JDP) to advance digital manufacturing automation in shipyards.
Additionally, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Robotics signed an MoU with Persona AI and Vazil Company to develop humanoid robots capable of performing complex welding tasks in shipyards.
Further focusing on maritime AI applications, the Singapore Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Windward Ltd announced on 7 May the signing of an MoU to collaborate on AI research and development aimed at addressing emerging threats and trends at sea.
