South Korea’s titan HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has shaken hands with the US-headquartered software development company Altair to boost the performance of eco-friendly marine engines and explore further potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the maritime industry.
As disclosed, Altair, part of Siemens Digital Industries Software, a US-based company specializing in 3D and 2D Product Lifecycle Management software, signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai’s Engine Research Institute to support the South Korean major’s efforts in ‘advancing’ marine engine technology and providing “tangible” results in areas like design efficiency and reduced development cycles.