Altair is focused on the development and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved business performance.  Privately held with more than 2500 employees, Altair is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA and operates more than 45 offices throughout 24 countries.  Today Altair serves more than 5000 corporate clients across broad industry segments.  

EM Software and Systems-S.A. (Pty) Ltd, the Stellenbosch based software company was acquired by Altair in June 2014.  The team, comprising over 30 people, continues to do development work for FEKO, the EM simulation software now part of HyperWorks, as well as the marketing and sales of Altair products in Southern Africa, including solidThinking Inspire and Evolve.