Altair & DesignTech Systems Sign MoU with Manav Rachna University

July 8, 2019 4:51 pm

US based Altair, in a collaborative effort with its channel partner in India, DesignTech Systems, has signed a tri-party MoU with Manav Rachna University (MRU), Faridabad. MRU is a leading state private university established by Haryana State Legislature Act No. 26 of 2014, under section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956.

The MoU establishes co-operation between the three entities for setting up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) providing infrastructure facilities for 30 engineers to work simultaneously on Computer-Aided-Engineering (CAE) simulation related student projects. MRU will conduct formal courses as part of the curriculum for students. It will also offer regular short-term training programmes with the content & duration based on industry needs.

Speaking on the occasion of signing of the MoU, Dr Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor, MRU said, “This initiative will provide a major boost for imparting high-end technical skills to the youth, and prepare them for employment or self-employment. Industries in Delhi and the Haryana regions will get major support by getting high-end skilled manpower.”

Pavan Kumar, senior vice president, Global Indirect Sales, Altair, said “We, along with our partner DesignTech, are happy to collaborate with Manav Rachna University. These initiatives are designed to use technological solutions and resources to better align technical institutes with industry requirements by getting under graduate and post graduate students who are industry ready, and boost innovation skills in these budding engineers. Altair offers many programmes to foster and promote the engineering discipline by providing real-world experience and skills.”

On this occasion, Vikas Khanvelkar, Chairman and Managing Director, DesignTech Systems, said, “We are proud to be associated with a prestigious institution like Manav Rachna University. Altair CAE solutions are being heavily used by leading MNCs and companies in the product design and engineering fields around the world. This will give students an excellent opportunity to be trained on these software so as to begin their career on a high start.”