Altair Joins Aston Martin and Sarginsons in PIVOT Project to Advance Sustainable Vehicle Manufacturing
Led by Sarginsons Industries, the PIVOT project brings together key partners including Altair, Aston Martin, Brunel University London, and metal recycling experts GESCRAP.
September 27, 2024. By Aishwarya
The project aims to revolutionize vehicle manufacturing by creating lighter, more sustainable components, thanks to Altair’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation capabilities.
Led by Sarginsons Industries, the PIVOT project brings together key partners including Altair, Aston Martin, Brunel University London, and metal recycling experts GESCRAP. The initiative will develop innovative software that combines casting simulation, topology optimization, and AI, which will enable organizations to design components optimized for weight, structural performance, and manufacturability.
These breakthroughs will result in cast aluminum structures that are up to 30 percent lighter while maintaining performance requirements.
“This collaboration demonstrates how our AI-powered engineering technology enables manufacturers to develop more efficient vehicle components, cutting down on weight and drastically reducing environmental impact,” said Sam Mahalingam, Chief Technical Officer, Altair.
“We are proud to work with like-minded organizations to showcase how innovations in manufacturing contribute to a more sustainable automotive future,” Mahalingam added.
Funded in part by a EUR 2.9 million government grant from Innovate UK and APC, the PIVOT project will focus on using 100 percent recycled aluminum to reduce embedded carbon emissions in vehicle components by up to 95 percent.
By overcoming mechanical weaknesses inherent in recycled aluminum through advanced grain refinement techniques developed by Brunel University London, PIVOT will make it possible to use secondary alloys for cast structural applications such as vehicle chassis systems.
“PIVOT represents a huge step forward for the casting industry. With Altair’s state-of-the-art technology, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, creating components that are not only lighter and stronger but also significantly greener,” said Mark Nunan, Managing Director, Sarginsons Industries.
The PIVOT project will serve as a showcase for how AI, recycled materials, and advanced casting processes can reshape vehicle manufacturing while reducing environmental footprint.
The project is expected to deliver critical advancements in the coming years, enabling OEMs and foundries to adopt more efficient and sustainable production methods.
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