Balancing Performance and Safety - Altair® HyperMesh® Helps STARD Optimize Motorsport Space Frame Design

STARD, part of the Stohl Group GmbH, is a pioneer in high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) and powertrain systems. STARD’S challenge was to enhance the design of a space frame of an electric race car to meet performance demands and evolving safety regulations. The space frame design and testing process had to align with stringent performance criteria, including multiple variations of rollover and resilience tests. To address these challenges and optimize the space frame’s stiffness and performance, STARD leveraged Altair® HyperMesh®. The result: STARD reduced the rally car’s space frame weight by 20% compared to the baseline model and enhanced performance while ensuring safety. The streamlined workflow not only saved STARD time and costs, it also ensured the company remains at the forefront of innovation in motorsport engineering.