Altair And ARAI To Jointly Foster Technology And Digital Transformation
- By MT Bureau
- July 10, 2024
Altair has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to foster technology and digital transformation within the automotive and heavy engineering sectors.
This collaboration is set to harness state-of-the-art digital twin technology, data-driven design and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered engineering solutions to help propel innovation and promote sustainability.
Within the framework of collaboration, both the organisations will work to enhance digital transformation and product development.
“We are excited to partner with ARAI, an esteemed institution in the automotive industry,” said Stephanie Buckner, Global Chief Operating Officer, Altair. “Together, we aim to drive the adoption of AI-driven engineering and data analytics, facilitating digital transformation and enhancing the capabilities of the automotive and heavy engineering sectors,” he added.
Reji Mathai, director, ARAI, mentioned, “This MoU signifies a major step forward in our mission to integrate cutting-edge technologies in our R&D processes.” “Altair's expertise will allow us to deliver more sustainable solutions and position ARAI as a leader in automotive innovation,” he informed.
Known for its comprehensive automotive testing and certification capabilities, ARAI will integrate Altair’s advanced simulation and data analytics tools into its consulting services. This will enable the exploration of new use cases in electrification, connectivity and energy management.
Hesai Secures Million-Unit LiDAR Order From European Automaker Joint Venture
- By MT Bureau
- May 24, 2026
Chinese technology company Hesai Group has secured a new design win from a top-tier European automotive manufacturer for its advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) solution.
The multi-year contract exceeds one million units and will cover more than 10 vehicle models across the manufacturer's joint venture brands in China.
The agreement follows Hesai's recently announced Level 3 autonomous driving program partnership with Mercedes-Benz, highlighting the company's full-stack in-house application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) development and volume manufacturing capabilities.
The contract will be fulfilled using the Hesai ATX, a compact, long-range LiDAR sensor configured specifically for L2 ADAS architectures.
Since entering mass production in 2025, the ATX platform has logged over one million deliveries. The company reports a current order backlog exceeding six million units for the ATX platform. The sensor utilises proprietary addressable photon isolation technology to improve hazard detection timelines and vehicle active safety functions.
Hesai said it continues to expand its market share within the automotive sensor supply chain with secured design wins from around 40 automakers, spread over more than 160 vehicle models, to date.
The company said, according to data from the Yole Group, Hesai ranked first globally in long-range ADAS LiDAR shipments for the 2025 period, commanding a 43 percent share of the global market.
Horse Powertrain Launches V20 Engine Via Aurobay Technologies
- By MT Bureau
- May 21, 2026
Horse Powertrain, a leading supplier of powertrain solutions, has launched the V20 engine through its Aurobay Technologies division with production already underway at its Skovde, Sweden, manufacturing facility.
The V20 engine aims to assist automakers in meeting emission regulations for 2026 and 2027 with units destined for customers in Europe, the US and Asia. The 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine features a single architecture offered in two variants: a 400-volt plug-in hybrid and a 48-volt mild hybrid. The plug-in version provides a reduction in fuel consumption of seven per cent compared to the predecessor.
The platform design intends to reduce material costs. Hardware for the plug-in variant includes a crankshaft-mounted starter-generator, a mechanical water pump, and a re-routed cooling system. Additional updates include a multi-injection fuel system, an engine management system, and an air induction system.
Ingo Scholten, Managing Director, Aurobay Technologies Sweden and Deputy CTO of Horse Powertrain, said, “Designing one engine to meet three different regulatory regimes is harder than designing three separate engines. As the regulatory map is fragmenting, one engine that meets all three sets of rules delivers greater value to our customers, ensuring we can offer greater economies of scale. Pulling that off requires serious engineering. Further, the Skovde team also successfully changed production lines while keeping current production running.”
The Skovde plant integrated a final assembly line with the base assembly line to improve material flow. This transition occurred during ongoing operations. Output is scheduled to increase through 2026 and 2027 to meet demand.
AEye And MoveAWheeL Ink MoU For Automotive Sensing Collaboration
- By MT Bureau
- May 21, 2026
AEye, Inc. and MoveAWheeL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the integration of their sensing technologies for use in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications.
The partnership aims to combine AEye’s lidar perception with MoveAWheeL’s road-surface sensing to assist vehicles in interpreting surroundings and road conditions.
The collaboration will evaluate the pairing of AEye’s Apollo LiDAR sensor with MoveAWheeL’s friction-coefficient prediction technology. Apollo is a 1550-nanometer LiDAR sensor capable of detecting objects at distances of up to one kilometre. MoveAWheeL’s sensor uses acoustic sensing to estimate the friction of road surfaces, providing data to inform decisions regarding acceleration, braking and stability control.
Matt Fisch, Chairman and CEO of AEye, said, “Physical AI depends on giving machines the ability to accurately perceive and understand the real world. Apollo was designed to deliver long-range, real-time 3D perception that helps systems see farther and react earlier in complex environments. By exploring the integration of Apollo with MoveAWheeL’s road-surface intelligence, we have the opportunity to create an even deeper understanding of the driving environment, particularly in the adverse conditions where advanced safety systems are needed most.”
Dr. Min-Hyun Kim, Founder and CEO, MoveAWheeL, said, “While LiDAR provides the ‘eyes’ for a vehicle to see obstacles, MoveAWheeL provides the ‘tactile sense’ to feel the road. By integrating our Physical AI with AEye’s long-range perception, we are creating a complete safety stack that remains robust even in the most treacherous weather conditions.”
L&T Technology Services Opens Engineering Intelligence Centre Of Excellence In Europe
- By MT Bureau
- May 21, 2026
L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a leading ER&D sevices company, has inaugurated its first Engineering Intelligence Centre of Excellence (EI CoE) in Munich, Germany. The facility marks a step in the company's Engineering Intelligence (EI) strategy, which focuses on embedding AI across the engineering lifecycle to support intelligent products, autonomous operations and manufacturing systems.
The centre aims to assist global enterprises in transitioning from AI experimentation to industrial transformation by combining domain engineering expertise with technologies such as GenAI, Agentic AI, multimodal AI, Physical AI and edge intelligence. LTTS states that it has filed over 237 patents in AI and GenAI during FY2026.
Located within a technology ecosystem, the Munich EI CoE will function as a collaborative hub for clients in the mobility, industrial products, sustainability and technology sectors. Its work will focus on: Applied AI solutions, Intelligent manufacturing, Software-defined products, Predictive operations and Connected engineering ecosystems.
At present, LTTS serves more than 60 clients in Europe with a team of over 4,500 engineers. The new centre is intended to improve local collaboration with clients, partners and academic institutions, facilitating outcome-driven innovation.
Amit Chadha, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, L&T Technology Services, said, “LTTS’ first EI Centre of Excellence in our Munich design centre is a milestone as it brings our deep-tech and EI-based solutions closer to the clients’ R&D hubs across the region. The centre will act as a focal point for innovation, R&D and new product development, redefining how products, platforms and manufacturing are engineered and optimised in the AI era.”
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