While advanced computer-aided engineering (CAE) software products are already available in India, it is often stated that their effective application has been held back by a lack of applications experience and limited availability of training and support services.
Under the terms of the agreement, Caepro will represent Ricardo Software in India, providing front-line support, guidance and training in the use of the company’s range of advanced powertrain CAE software products.
It’s important for licensees to fully understand the advanced capabilities of the software as well as the nature of its intended CAE applications in order to deliver best value from their work in automotive R&D, explained Steve Sapsford, president of Ricardo Software. For this reason it was important for us to appoint a representative with in-depth powertrain CAE applications experience, as well as both an understanding of the underlying engineering principles of the software and a local presence in one of the hubs of the Indian auto industry.
This agreement with Caepro is part of Ricardo’s ongoing strategy to develop the quality of service offered to its customers in the rapidly developing Indian automotive industry.
Ricardo has also confirmed that its representative relationship with Kalra Consultants Pvt will remain unaffected by the announcement.
