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Synopsys Launches Ansys 2026 R1 to Re-Engineer Engineering with Joint Solutions and AI-Powered Products
Release combines AI, multiphysics simulation, and real-world digital twin technology to transform how teams explore designs, validate earlier, and engineer
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[{"type":"text","content":"Release combines AI, multiphysics simulation, and real-world digital twin technology to transform how teams explore designs, validate earlier, and engineer smarter, more resilient systemsKey Highlights Delivers unified Synopsys-Ansys workflows that bring together previously separate engineering processes to create more cohesive and efficient product developmentAdvances generative AI and first agentic engineering capabilities that speed design exploration, automate preprocessing, and enable faster, system‑level insightEnhances system-level engineering with expanded digital twin capabilities and connected modeling workflows that deliver deeper real-world insight across complex systemsSUNNYVALE, Calif., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) today launched Ansys 2026 R1, delivering the first wave of integrated Synopsys-Ansys capabilities built on nearly a century of combined engineering expertise. The release also expands the Ansys simulation AI portfolio with a new, AI-enhanced training offering designed to make learning more effective and efficient, along with advanced AI features that help engineering teams gain earlier system‑level insight, reduce reliance on physical testing, and optimize performance across increasingly complex, software‑defined products.\n \n \n \n\"The transition to intelligent, interconnected systems is driving the need for faster, physics-first, system-level design,\" said Ravi Subramanian, Chief Product Management Officer at Synopsys. \"By bringing Synopsys and Ansys technologies together, we're moving beyond point-to-point connections to create a unified fabric that links materials, physics, electronics, and software into a seamlessly orchestrated design environment. Synopsys enables organizations to move from concept to reality with extreme speed, empowering engineering teams and customers to innovate with confidence.\"Joint Solutions Accelerating the Future of Systems-Aware EngineeringAnsys 2026 R1 marks the beginning of a new era for engineering shaped by rising system complexity, AI‑driven product demands, and the industry's shift to early validation. To meet these pressures, Synopsys introduces targeted, system‑aware integrations between select Synopsys and Ansys technologies, delivering high‑impact workflows that accelerate early exploration, improve cross‑domain collaboration...