Altair® Material Data Center™ is a comprehensive platform designed to manage the entire lifecycle of material data, enabling designers, engineers, and scientists to access, compare, and utilize accurate multi-domain material properties. By consolidating proprietary and high-quality reference data within a secure, cloud-based environment, it facilitates the development of sustainable, efficient, and lightweight designs. The platform offers ready-to-use material solver cards compatible with major CAE tools, ensuring consistency and traceability across teams. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Material Database: Provides validated data for metals, polymers, and composites, including structural, fatigue, thermal, and electromagnetic properties, with full traceability to supplier sources. - Cloud-Based Accessibility: Offers a scalable, secure solution accessible from any device, facilitating collaboration and productivity across global teams. - Advanced Material Modeling: Integrates with Altair® Material Modeler™ and Altair® Multiscale Designer® to enhance material testing and simulation accuracy. - Supplier-Specific Data Integration: Enables early supplier selection, streamlining procurement and supply chain management by providing direct access to supplier material data. - Role-Based Access Control: Ensures secure data management with revision control, allowing organizations to manage proprietary information effectively. - Seamless Integration with Simulation Tools: Connects with Altair’s and other major solvers, allowing for non-disruptive workflows and efficient material selection. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Altair Material Data Center addresses the challenge of managing and utilizing accurate material data in product development. By providing a centralized, secure repository of validated material properties, it ensures consistency and traceability across teams, reducing errors and accelerating the design process. The platform's integration with simulation tools and access to supplier-specific data enable informed decision-making, leading to optimized product performance and streamlined procurement processes. Ultimately, it empowers organizations to develop innovative, high-quality products efficiently.