Ansys Government Initiatives Selected to Join Microelectronics Commons to Support National Security

Core Insights - The Microelectronics Commons network, funded by the CHIPS Act, aims to enhance domestic semiconductor manufacturing through collaboration among regional technology hubs [1][2] - Ansys has been awarded a contract to provide digital engineering solutions to the Commons, granting access to nearly 90% of its simulation suite to drive microelectronics innovation [1][2] - The initiative focuses on critical areas such as 5G/6G, AI, EM spectrum dominance, IoT computing, and quantum technologies, with Ansys playing a key role in workforce development and prototyping [1][3] Group 1 - The Commons network consists of eight regional technology hubs aimed at fostering domestic innovation in various advanced technologies [1] - Ansys will support six of these hubs through the Cross Hub Enablement Solution (CHES) program, enhancing the microelectronics technology supply chain [1] - Ansys Government Initiatives will collaborate with industry, academic, and government organizations to produce mature prototypes, demonstrating the lab-to-fab concept [1][2] Group 2 - Ansys will provide the Ansys Learning Hub to participating technology hubs, facilitating education in semiconductor workforce development [3] - The initiative is crucial for maintaining U.S. intellectual property and market influence, thereby enhancing national security [3] - Ansys emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between research and practice to accelerate domestic prototyping in the semiconductor sector [4] Group 3 - Ansys has extensive experience working with chip manufacturers and designers, reinforcing its commitment to improving national distribution and access to critical resources [4] - The collaboration aims to solidify the U.S. position as a global leader in the semiconductor industry [4] - Ansys' mission is to power innovation that drives human advancement through predictive simulation across various industries [5]