ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) has achieved a milestone by completing the largest-ever commercial Fluent CFD simulation using AMD Instinct MI250X graphics processing units (GPUs). This groundbreaking achievement was made possible through the use of the Frontier exascale supercomputer, housed at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and powered by AMD EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs.In collaboration with energy technology company Baker Hughes, Ansys successfully scaled its Fluent software to 1,024 GP ...

Ansys' accelerated, high-capacity approach to verifying electrical design rules for final validation addresses critical industry need as chips rapidly increase in size/ Key Highlights Ansys PathFinder-SC™ electrostatic discharge (ESD) reliability analysis solution for point-to-point (P2P) and current density (CD) is certified for TSMC's N2 process technology TSMC certified the accuracy of Ansys SeaScape™ cloud-optimized electronic design automation platform solutions including Ansys RedHawk-SC™, PathFinder- ...

Ansys Fluent solvers powered by AMD Instinct GPUs reduce simulation run time by 96%, unlocking transformative possibilities for high-fidelity CFD analysis / Key Highlights PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) today announced groundbreaking results from the largest commercial Fluent CFD simulation ever run on AMD Instinct™ MI250X GPUs. Leveraging the power of the Frontier exascale supercomputer, powered by AMD EPYC™ CPUs and Instinct GPUs, Ansys and energy company Baker Hughes scale ...

ANSYS, Inc.'s (ANSS) Lumerical Photonic Design Tools have been certified by GlobalFoundries for use on the GF Fotonix platform. This is set to empower engineers with high-fidelity simulation capabilities for both passive and active photonic components, supporting the development of cutting-edge chips used in generative artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous vehicles, hyperscale data centers and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Ansys' Strategic Partnerships Bode Well Ansys is well-positioned to benef ...

Ansys' photonic solvers are certified for use with the GF Fotonix™ platform, enabling users to design passive and active photonic components, reduce costs, and improve photonics chips performance/ Key Highlights  GlobalFoundries certified four Ansys photonic solvers, including Ansys Lumerical FDTD™ advanced 3D nano-photonic simulation software and Ansys Lumerical MODE™ optical waveguide design tool Additional certifications include Ansys Lumerical CHARGE™ physics-based transport solver and Ansys Lumerical H ...

ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) recently announced the integration of advanced data processing and visualization capabilities, powered by NVIDIA Omniverse, into select products, beginning with Fluent and AVxcelerate Sensors. It will showcase its advanced physics solvers and demonstrate these cutting-edge capabilities at NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, CA, from March 18-21 at Booth #224.These enhancements will optimize simulation workflows by automating data preparation and enabling high-fidelity models that provide deeper insig ...

Select NVIDIA Omniverse-powered features will be available for Ansys high-fidelity CFD and autonomous vehicle solutions in Q3 2025, with additional applications to follow Key Highlights  Integrating NVIDIA Omniverse into Ansys software will enable users to visualize simulation data in photorealistic digital environments, providing more intuitive engineering insights for applications in automotive, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, energy, and more The first Ansys solutions to newly incorporate NVIDIA Omni ...

Core Insights - Ansys and NVIDIA have introduced a new technology framework aimed at enhancing cardiovascular research through AI, advanced simulation, and visualization, making simulation more accessible to non-experts [2][7] - The collaboration focuses on creating tailored solutions that empower clinicians to analyze human heart anatomies in detail, facilitating better decision-making in patient care [2][5] Technology Framework - The framework combines Ansys and NVIDIA's open-source technologies, allowing for customized workflows and improved collaboration among users [2][7] - PyAnsys, a collection of open-source Python libraries, enables users to run simulations and process results automatically, bridging Ansys tools with Python scripting [3][4] Application in Healthcare - The demonstration at NVIDIA GTC showcased how the framework can assist in predicting outcomes for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death globally [5] - Clinicians can utilize the "PyAnsys-Heart" library to generate specific anatomical models for patients, enhancing visualization and insights that were previously difficult to access [5][6] Future Developments - Ansys and NVIDIA plan to leverage their collaboration to develop high-fidelity, multi-modality simulations for healthcare applications, including the NVIDIA Isaac for Healthcare platform [6][8] - The integration of advanced GPU computing and AI is expected to significantly impact personalized healthcare and medical imaging [8]

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Core Points - ANSYS, Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2024 earnings of $4.44 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11% and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 12.7% [1] - Revenues reached $882.2 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1%, with a year-over-year growth of 9.6% on a reported basis and 11% on a constant currency basis [2] - The company announced a $35 billion acquisition deal with Synopsys, with shareholders receiving $197 in cash and 0.3450 Synopsys shares per ANSS share, which has received regulatory approvals in several jurisdictions [3][4] Financial Performance - Subscription lease revenues, accounting for 50% of total revenues, increased by 12.1% year over year to $441.1 million, while perpetual licenses revenues rose 1.7% to $102.3 million [6] - Maintenance revenues climbed 13.8% year over year to $319.4 million, while service revenues decreased by 1.2% to $19.4 million [6] - Total deferred revenues and backlog amounted to $1,718.3 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 16.7% [8] Operational Metrics - The Americas contributed 51.9% to total revenues, with a year-over-year increase of 11.5% to $457.8 million, while EMEA revenues grew 16.3% to $269.1 million [8] - Non-GAAP gross margin improved by 30 basis points to 94.6%, and non-GAAP operating margin increased to 53.3% from 53% in the prior-year quarter [10] - Cash from operations rose by 10.9% to $258 million compared to $232.7 million in the prior-year quarter [11] Market Performance - ANSS shares increased by 2.3% in after-market trading on February 19, 2025, with a 5.6% gain over the past year, compared to the Zacks Computer - Software industry's growth of 9.5% [5]