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2024 Altair Enlighten Award Winners Announced

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2024 Altair Enlighten Award Winners Announced

2024-08-06 20:00 Last Updated At:20:15

DuPont, BMW M GmbH, Dow Inc., Toyota, General Motors, and others creating sustainable, lightweight future

TROY, Mich., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, has named the winners of the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.

Throughout its 12-year history, this prestigious Enlighten Award has become a coveted prize sought after by the automotive industry's most forward-thinking companies. It was also recognized by EV Magazine as a top 10 sustainability award in 2024.

"The Enlighten Award is the leading award highlighting the automotive industry's finest innovations in sustainable technology. We are thrilled to once again recognize the organizations creating a more sustainable future," said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. "This year's winners can consider themselves the best innovators meeting those challenging targets."

"Each edition of the Enlighten Award showcases the products, processes, and organizations that are ushering in the next generation of groundbreaking automotive technology," said Alan Amici, president and chief executive officer, Center for Automotive Research. "We cannot wait to recognize this year's winners, and we are once again thrilled to present this award in conjunction with Altair and the rest of our valued partners."

Below is the complete list of all winning organizations, runners-up, and honorable mentions.

Sustainable Product 
Winner: DuPont – DuPont™ BETAMATE™ Broad Bake Adhesive Technology

Runner-up: Bridgestone Americas – Turanza EV Tire

Sustainable Process
Winner: BMW M GmbH, AMC GmbH, Bcomp Ltd., Gradel Lightweight Sàrl, and Lasso Ingenieurgesellschaft – BMW M Visionary Materials Seat

Runner-up: Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada and PPG Industries – EPIC200X Electrocoat

Module Lightweighting 
Winner: Syensqo and General Motors – High-Performance Thermoplastic Battery Module Structure

Runner-up: Toyota Motor Company, US Farathane, and BASF Corporation – Toyota Tacoma Second-Row Composite Seat Structure

Enabling Technology
Winner: CompositeEdge GmbH – Next-Gen Sustainable High-Performance Structures

Runner-up: Teijin Automotive Technologies – Fully Automated Preforming Process Enabling Complex CFRP Part

Honorable Mention: Bemis Manufacturing Company and BASF Corporation – Large Hydraulic Tanks for Compact Excavators via BASF's Ultramid Polyamide 

Future of Lightweighting
Winner: WEAV3D, Braskem, and Clemson Composites Center – Cost-Effective Lightweight Vehicle Body Structures 

Runner-up: Carsolia Composites Corporation – Composite Suspension Coil Spring by Carsolia

Responsible AI 
Winner: Dow Inc. – Sustainable SPECFLEXTM Polyurethane Solutions

As the world demands safer, more efficient and innovative products and processes, Altair aims to transform design and decision making by applying AI-powered engineering, high-performance computing, and optimization throughout product lifecycles. By helping customers accomplish this, Altair helps to reduce the environmental impact of goods and services across a broad array of industries worldwide. Altair's software technology and consulting services are by their very essence at the core of designing a healthier and more sustainable future for humanity. To learn more, visit https://altair.com/sustainability.

The Enlighten Award winners will be announced in an awards ceremony at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars on August 6, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. EDT. For more information about the Enlighten Award, visit https://www.altair.com/enlighten-award/

Partners for the 2024 Enlighten Award include Auto Bild Japan, Autocar Professional, Automobil Industrie, Auto Messe Web, Auto Messe Web Worldwide, Center for Automotive Research, Google Cloud, Korean Society of Automotive Engineers (KSAE), SAE Automotive Engineering, and Tech Briefs.

About Altair 
Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair enables organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a greener, more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com

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2024 Altair Enlighten Award Winners Announced

2024 Altair Enlighten Award Winners Announced

2024 Altair Enlighten Award Winners Announced

2024 Altair Enlighten Award Winners Announced

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BLUETTI Powers Wildfire Relief in Los Angeles with Portable Energy Solutions

2025-01-23 02:00 Last Updated At:02:15

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI, a global leader in portable energy solutions, is supporting the Los Angeles wildfire crisis by donating 31 solar generators, providing essential power to first responders and impacted communities and ensuring efficient rescue and recovery efforts.

Devastating wildfires have impacted the greater Los Angeles area, resulting in 28 fatalities and burning over 40,600 acres, displacing thousands of residents. In response to this crisis, BLUETTI has partnered with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), community influencers and volunteers to donate 31 portable power stations, ensuring that first responders and affected communities have reliable power for critical operations and recovery. These donations included 6 units of EP500, delivering stable, 5,120Wh high-capacity power to emergency backup in critical situations. Compact models such as the Pioneer MD (AC180T) and AC2P were also supplied to support rapid mobility and essential needs for both responders and evacuees.

Beyond the donation, volunteers like Sunjay Kumar and Kevin Graves played a key role in delivering power stations and guiding first responders. Their contributions highlight the collective effort and spirit of solidarity within the BLUETTI Community.

Recognizing the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters across the U.S., from California wildfires to Texas winter storms, BLUETTI remains dedicated to consistently offering proactive support to communities in need.

BLUETTI invites local communities and nonprofit organizations in need of power solutions for relief efforts to get in touch for support. Please contact Sean Wang, BLUETTI's North America Business Lead, at 917-287-8636 or email sean.wang@bluetti.com for assistance.

To ensure access to essential power, a special 36-hour BLUETTI Pick-up Service has been introduced at the California warehouse. This initiative aims to ensure that individuals and organizations in need of emergency power can access it as quickly as possible.

Standing Together 

The belief in the power of community and compassion drives BLUETTI's efforts. Support is extended to those affected by the ongoing wildfires in California and the winter storms in Texas and and Gulf Coast, with a commitment to aiding recovery efforts. Assistance inquiries can be directed through Bluetti Contact Sean Wang or by visiting the BLUETTI Pick-up page for expedited collection in CA. 

Together, the challenges of this time can be navigated, fostering stronger and more resilient communities.

About BLUETTI

Founded in 2009, BLUETTI is a pioneer force in clean energy technology, committed to a sustainable future by providing green and independent energy storage solutions for every household. With a strong focus on innovation and customer needs, BLUETTI has gained the trust of 3.5 million customers and established a presence in over 110 countries & regions. Through initiatives like the LAAF (Lighting An African Family) Program, BLUETTI is dedicated to bringing power to millions of African families in off-grid areas. 

CONTACT: Ellen Lee, ellenlee@bluetti.com

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