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Altair Engineering, Inc. specializes in enterprise analytics and engineering software technologies, focusing on optimizing the analysis, management, and visualization of business and engineering information. The company's flagship products include HyperWorks, an enterprise simulation solution, and PBS GridWorks, which facilitates grid and on-demand computing. Altair's software suite supports various disciplines, including structures, fluids, and thermal management, enabling comprehensive product lifecycle management from concept design to operational use. Additionally, the company offers consultancy services and business intelligence solutions, catering to industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, heavy equipment, consumer products, and financial services. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Altair has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, serving clients through a network of resellers and distributors.

Leyland Trucks, based in Grimsargh, England, is a manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty trucks, specializing in long haul, distribution, and construction vehicles. Operating from one of Europe’s most advanced truck assembly facilities, the Leyland Assembly Plant, the company employs approximately 800 people and produces a full range of DAF products, with about 50% of its output exported to European Union markets and beyond. The company's future development emphasizes the integration of advanced information technology in various aspects of truck design, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, aiming to enhance efficiency and innovation in its operations.

GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company.

Meritor, Inc. is a manufacturer of integrated systems, modules, and components tailored for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Established in 1909 and headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the company specializes in drivetrain, mobility, braking, and suspension solutions for various applications, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, off-highway machinery, and defense vehicles. Meritor operates through two main segments: Commercial Truck, which focuses on supplying drivetrain systems and components like axles and brakes, and Aftermarket and Industrial, which provides replacement parts to commercial vehicle and industrial aftermarket customers. The company markets its products under several brands, including Meritor, Euclid, and AxleTech, and distributes them primarily in North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. With over a century of experience, Meritor is committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket clients globally.

The Welding Institute is a professional engineering institution. They support the development of the fields of welding, joining, and allied technologies. They offer membership to all engineers, regardless of their specialty. They also embrace a professional institution, a certification body, a training organization, and a world-renowned research and technology center.