Altair

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.

Patrick Champati Ph.D

Senior Vice President, Software Development

23 past transactions

S-FRAME Software

Acquisition in 2021
S-Frame Software is a Civil Engineering company.

M-Base

Acquisition in 2020
M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH, based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in providing material data and information systems tailored for the plastics industry. Founded in 1993, the company develops comprehensive software solutions that include a web-based plastics database that encompasses the entire international plastics market. This database integrates various resources, including the CAMPUS database, a tradename directory, and a literature database, alongside additional tools designed to aid designers and engineers in their material selection and calculations. M-Base operates as a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc., enhancing its capabilities in material science and engineering.

Ellexus

Acquisition in 2020
Ellexus Limited develops input/output (I/O) analysis tool, which helps customers find and address issues, and improving speed accuracy and cloud readiness. Ellexus Limited was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. As of September 9, 2020, Ellexus Limited operates as a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

Univa

Acquisition in 2020
Univa Corporation specializes in enterprise-class workload management and containerization solutions, designed to optimize the performance of applications, containers, and services. The company offers a range of products, including Univa Grid Engine, a distributed resource management system that enhances resource efficiency in data centers. Its add-ons, such as the Container Edition for managing Docker containers, and License Orchestrator for managing licensed applications, complement this core offering. Univa also provides the Universal Resource Broker, which enables the hosting of big data frameworks, and UniSight Reporting for analytics on resource usage. The company's solutions facilitate the automatic management of workloads across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures, helping organizations scale their compute resources effectively. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Univa operates additional offices in Canada and Germany and serves hundreds of clients, managing thousands of applications and running billions of tasks daily. As of September 2020, Univa is a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

Wrap International - WRAP Software Business

Acquisition in 2020
WRAP Software Business covers a wide range of applications with focus on controlling radio spectrum assets for maximum utilization.

newFASANT

Acquisition in 2020
newFASANT S.L. is a company based in Guadalajara, Spain, that specializes in designing and developing simulation software focused on electromagnetic fields. Founded in 2010, the company provides advanced tools for analyzing antennas, radar cross-section, radiation patterns, and telecommunications systems. Its software solutions include capabilities for RCS analysis, urban radio propagation scenarios, circuit analysis, and ray-tracing. As of January 2020, newFASANT operates as a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

EDEM Simulation

Acquisition in 2019
EDEM develops and markets high performance discrete element method (DEM) simulation software, a CAE tool designed for simulation-based engineering of equipment that handle or process bulk particles. Bulk particles, also known as bulk materials or bulk solids, such as powders, granules, tablets and aggregates, are handled and processed in every major manufacturing and process industry, including, pharmaceutical, food processing, consumer packaged goods, mining, minerals processing, metals manufacturing, and construction and agricultural machinery. The Company’s ground-breaking EDEM Simulation Software provides advanced engineering and operational benefits to all industries handling and processing bulk materials, enabling them to reduce design prototyping time and costs, optimize equipment performance, increase productivity and operational efficiencies, and enhance product innovation. DEM Solutions provides EDEM® simulation software platform, EDEM BulkSim® software, and engineering support services to blue-chip companies around the world in mining & energy, equipment manufacturing and process industries. Founded in 2003, the Company is headquartered in Edinburgh (UK) with offices in Denver (USA), Yokohama (Japan) and Shenzhen (China) supporting direct sales in Europe, Americas, Japan, China, and Australia, and channel sales in the rest of the world. DEM Solutions also works with a network of industry-expert engineering service partners worldwide supporting customers in deployment of EDEM simulation technology to address engineering challenges involving bulk particles.

Polliwog

Acquisition in 2019
Established in 2000 Polliwog Corporation has provided the global electronics industry with unique sets of EDA software allowing the users to efficiently verify and evaluate their product designs. They understand the problems and provide the solutions to their customers encountered with ever increasing performance and complexity issues in their design environment. Polliwog’s products have been developed based on the inputs from their customers and the needs of leading electronics industry.

Datawatch

Acquisition in 2018
Datawatch Corporation specializes in designing and developing software products for self-service data preparation, predictive analytics, and visual data discovery. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Massachusetts, the company offers solutions that enable organizations to access, analyze, and visualize data effectively. Key products include Datawatch Monarch, a tool for data preparation that allows users to manipulate and merge diverse data sources; Datawatch Swarm, a collaborative platform for data preparation and governance; Datawatch Panopticon, which focuses on data analysis; and Datawatch Angoss, an analytics and data science platform. In addition to software products, Datawatch provides implementation support and training services. The company markets its solutions through a network of distributors, value-added resellers, and strategic partners, catering to clients both in the United States and internationally.

Simsolid

Acquisition in 2018
SIMSOLID Corporation develops structural analysis software for design engineers. The software performs structural analysis of large, fully featured, and CAD assemblies without meshing. The software is available for usage on a subscription based model. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mississauga, Canada. As of October 15, 2018, SIMSOLID Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc..

FluiDyna

Acquisition in 2018
FluiDyna GmbH specializes in GPU-based fluid dynamics and numerical simulation technologies, focusing on applications in aerodynamics and multi-phase flows within complex geometries. Founded in 2006 and based in Garching, Germany, the company offers a range of services, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) consulting, modeling, and development. FluiDyna provides various software solutions, such as ultraFluidX for predicting aerodynamic properties and nanoFluidX for simulating fluid flows in intricate designs. Additionally, the company delivers hardware products like GPUs, servers, and workstations, along with FPGA-based sensor processing for real-time applications. FluiDyna also conducts training courses and webinars on OpenFOAM, an open-source CFD toolbox, ensuring users can effectively utilize its technologies. Originally named die ingenieurschmiede engineering services GmbH, the company rebranded in 2008 and is now a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

Candi Controls

Acquisition in 2018
Candi Controls, Inc. is an early-stage company based in Lafayette, California, specializing in cloud-based services that connect energy companies, telecommunications firms, multi-system operators, and manufacturers with a diverse range of devices in homes and businesses. The company addresses the complexities of varying communications mechanisms, hardware platforms, and data formats in the rapidly evolving landscape of networked products. Candi Controls excels in simplifying machine-to-machine communications and multi-system integration, leveraging extensive experience in systems integration and innovative product design. Its platform facilitates real-time device control and data management, enabling clients to create and manage Internet of Things ecosystems effectively. By offering an API, Drivers, and an Interface Library, Candi allows businesses to extend their brand reach and enhance value for both commercial and residential customers. Target markets include service providers in the energy and telecommunications sectors across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and developed Australasia.

Runtime Design Automation

Acquisition in 2017
Runtime Design Automation is a technology company specializing in scalable solutions for high performance computing (HPC). Runtime primarily serves customers leveraging electronic design automation (EDA) tools to design semiconductor devices such as CPUs, GPUs, chipsets, and System on Chip (SoC) integrated circuits.

Altair Engineering Finland

Acquisition in 2017
Altair Engineering Finland Oy develops composites simulation software. The company was formerly known as Componeering Inc. and changed its name to Altair Engineering Finland Oy in September 2017. The company was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Helsinki, Finland. As of September 14, Altair Engineering Finland Oy operates as a subsidiary of Altair Engineering, Inc.

Carriots

Acquisition in 2017
Carriots S.L. is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) provider specializing in Internet-of-Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine projects. Established in 2011 and based in Madrid, Spain, the company offers a platform that enables the connection of devices to the Internet and vice versa. This platform allows users to collect and store data from their devices, develop applications using a software development kit (SDK), and scale their solutions from small prototypes to extensive deployments. Carriots serves a diverse clientele, including large corporations and start-ups across various sectors such as smart cities, energy, agriculture, retail, and logistics. The company operates as a subsidiary of Altair Engineering Inc.

MODELiiS

Acquisition in 2017
MODELiiS, founded in 2016 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing and supplying electronic design automation software for circuit modeling, system design, and simulation tools. As a subsidiary of Altair Engineering, the company leverages over 15 years of industry experience to provide competitive solutions tailored to the integrated circuit (IC) sector. MODELiiS focuses on addressing the evolving demands of the next industrial revolution, particularly in areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, and complex hybrid systems. Its expertise encompasses both digital and analog domains, positioning it as a key player in advancing electronic design technologies.

Solid Iris Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
Solid Iris Technologies Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Chaidari, Greece, specializes in photorealistic rendering and visualization solutions. The company offers Thea Render, a commercial software that features both biased and unbiased rendering engines, as well as the Presto engine, which leverages NVidia CUDA GPU technology for high-speed rendering. Additionally, Solid Iris provides Kerkythea, a freeware application designed for creating accurate physical renders, complete with tools for automating scene setup and material editing. As of September 2016, Solid Iris Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Altair Engineering, Inc., benefiting from a global distribution network for its software solutions.

CEDRAT

Acquisition in 2016
CEDRAT SA develops solutions for electrical engineering.

Awe Communications

Acquisition in 2016
AWE Communications GmbH specializes in developing software tools for wave propagation and radio network planning. The company offers a comprehensive software suite called WinProp, which addresses various propagation scenarios and air interfaces. In addition to its core offerings, AWE provides tools for evaluating electromagnetic compatibility at transmitter sites, traffic simulators, and solutions for converting building databases and antenna patterns. Its propagation models and network simulators can be integrated into existing radio network planning tools via APIs. AWE also engages in customer-specific research and development projects, public-funded initiatives, and provides educational services, including seminars and workshops on wireless communications and electromagnetic compatibility. The company serves a diverse clientele, including commercial entities and educational institutions, distributing its products directly as well as through distributors across Asia, Australia, the South Pacific, and Europe. Established in 1998, AWE Communications is based in Böblingen, Germany, and operates as a subsidiary of Altair Engineering GmbH.

EMSS

Acquisition in 2013
EMSS specialises in the field of electromagnetic simulation software and services. They develop internationally recognised products and consult to various large enterprises. Their R&D department designs and produces highly specialised RF equipment and antennas.

ACUSIM Software

Acquisition in 2011
ACUSIM Software, Inc. specializes in developing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solver solutions. The company provides software that integrates with finite element analysis (FEA) technologies, enabling users to address complex fluid-structure interactions and multi-physics challenges in various engineering and scientific applications. Through its innovative technologies, ACUSIM Software aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of simulations in the field of fluid dynamics.

SimLab

Acquisition in 2010
SimLab Corporation. Headquartered in Santa Margarita, Calif., SimLab specializes in highly automated, tailored finite element modeling solutions for powertrain systems within the automotive and heavy equipment industries.

solidThinking

Acquisition in 2008
solidThinking creates, develops, and markets technology that helps their user community bring the most desirable products to their customers faster. solidThinking was started in 1991 to meet the needs of Italian industrial designers, and acquired by Altair in 2008. Their offering has now been expanded to assist product development for designers, engineers, architects, and scientists. solidThinking software is sold and supported by a global network of distribution partners and is also available as part of the Altair HyperWorks suite.
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