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Ansys Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS) is a global leader in engineering simulation software, enabling innovators across various industries to push boundaries by predicting how their designs will perform in the real world. Founded in 1970, Ansys employs over 4,000 professionals, including many master’s and Ph.D.-level engineers, making it the largest simulation provider with such expertise. The company's core competencies include finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electronics, electromagnetics, and design optimization.
Ansys serves over 50,000 customers globally, including those in aerospace, defense, automotive, semiconductor, and more. Known for its steady growth and financial strength, Ansys reinvests 15% of its revenues annually into research and development to maintain its innovative edge. This dedication has earned the company recognition as one of the world's most innovative and fastest-growing companies by prestigious organizations such as BusinessWeek and Fortune magazines.
Recently, Ansys has expanded its electronics portfolio by integrating SynMatrix with Ansys HFSS™ to streamline RF filter design workflows, particularly for 5G, aerospace, defense, satellite communications, and radar applications. This integration reduces design time by over 50%, leveraging AI-driven optimization for enhanced design and modeling.
Ansys is also collaborating with BAE Systems, Inc. to accelerate the adoption of digital engineering and model-based systems engineering across the U.S. Department of Defense. This partnership aims to modernize system design, delivery, and operation, enhancing decision-making for critical programs.
In the realm of AI, Ansys has launched AnsysGPT™, an AI-powered virtual assistant that offers rapid, 24/7 customer support by merging ChatGPT technology with Ansys’ extensive knowledge base. AnsysGPT is designed to assist engineers with real-time responses, streamlining simulation setup and related queries.
Financially, Ansys reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $466.6 million, with a GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.40. Despite a slight decline compared to the previous year, Ansys continues to anticipate double-digit annual contract value and revenue growth in the remaining quarters of 2024.
Looking ahead, Ansys is set to be acquired by Synopsys, Inc. in a transaction expected to close in the first half of 2025. This acquisition aims to create a leader in silicon-to-systems design solutions, combining Synopsys' semiconductor electronic design automation with Ansys’ comprehensive simulation and analysis portfolio.
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) has appointed Jim Frankola to its Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2021. Frankola brings over 25 years of experience in business transformation and financial governance. Currently the CFO of Cloudera, he has previously held CFO roles at Yodlee and Ariba, driving significant growth through innovative business strategies. His expertise in cloud-based transformations and corporate governance is expected to enhance Ansys's strategic direction and assist in meeting aggressive growth targets.
Ansys is collaborating with ENGIE Lab CRIGEN to develop a digital twin solution that enhances asset simulation, aiming to minimize costs, environmental impact, and time. This partnership utilizes Ansys' advanced simulation technologies, which provide real-time predictive analytics and improve asset management decisions. ENGIE Lab CRIGEN focuses on developing solutions for sustainability and energy transition by leveraging these digital twins for industrial equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability while supporting the goal of zero-carbon energy.
ANSYS announced that Lee Detwiler, Vice President of Finance, and Dr. Larry Williams, Distinguished Engineer, will participate in the Berenberg Design Conference 2021 on March 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The event will be held virtually, and a live audio webcast, as well as an archive, will be available for interested parties. ANSYS emphasizes that the webcast may contain forward-looking statements regarding market opportunities, which face uncertainties, especially due to factors like the COVID-19 pandemic.
ANSYS reported strong Q4 2020 results with GAAP revenue of $623.7 million, up 28% YoY, and non-GAAP revenue of $627.8 million. Diluted EPS reached $2.46 (GAAP) and $2.96 (non-GAAP), marking increases of 29% and 32%, respectively. Full-year GAAP revenue was $1,681.3 million, with a 11% increase YoY. The company anticipates FY 2021 revenue guidance of $1,770.5 million to $1,855.5 million with diluted EPS between $4.33 and $4.86.
Optimo Medical AG and Ansys are collaborating to enhance eye surgery for astigmatism using advanced simulations and digital twin technology. This partnership aims to improve the precision of surgical planning, significantly boost patient outcomes, and lower development costs for new eye products. By utilizing Ansys Mechanical with Optimo Medical's Optimeyes technology, ophthalmologists can create personalized treatment plans that reduce the chances of surgical errors. This initiative targets approximately 15 million patients suffering from astigmatism annually.
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) partners with Keysight Technologies to enhance digital mission engineering (DME) workflows, streamlining design processes for aerospace, defense, and 5G applications. The collaboration integrates Keysight's PathWave System Design with Ansys' Systems Tool Kit, enabling seamless connection between mission-level modeling and component-level design. This advancement aims to decrease human error, accelerate product lifecycles, and improve decision-making capabilities for engineers, ultimately leading to faster market innovation.
Ansys has launched Moxie, a new product aimed at streamlining system model validation for engineers. This tool enhances productivity and reduces development time by allowing engineers to execute SysML behavioral models in virtual environments. Moxie integrates with advanced mission modeling tools, enabling real-time validation against mission performance requirements. By addressing programmatic risks, it allows for early evaluation of system designs, which can lead to cost savings and improved performance forecasts. The product is part of Ansys's strategy to empower engineering teams across various industries.
On February 18, 2021, Ansys announced a partnership with Siemens Energy to enhance additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities. This collaboration focuses on integrating Siemens Energy's powder bed fusion (PBF) AM process with Ansys's simulation technologies, allowing engineers to produce complex parts affordably and efficiently. The initiative aims to reduce the need for physical prototypes, accelerate product development, and facilitate training for engineering teams. Together, they seek to revolutionize AM by improving product quality and reducing costs, thereby increasing innovation in the industry.
Red Bull Racing and Ansys have renewed their innovation partnership as they enter the 2021 Formula One season, focusing on optimizing aerodynamic performance. This collaboration allows Red Bull Racing's engineers to create high-performing designs faster, giving them a competitive advantage. Utilizing Ansys' simulation technologies, including Ansys Fluent and Granta MI, the team enhances design processes, reduces errors, and improves collaboration. Ansys aims to help the racing team overcome short development periods and complex aerodynamic challenges, ensuring they maintain a leading edge on the racetrack.
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