PITTSBURGH, July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of
startup companies around the world are leveraging ANSYS (NASDAQ:
ANSS) engineering simulation technology to create innovative
products that will change the way we live, work and play. From
wearable robotic devices to remotely piloted aircrafts to motorized
skateboards, ANSYS plays an integral role in making next-generation
products a reality.
As even the simplest products gain complexity, engineering
simulation becomes more pervasive across the product lifecycle and
into operations. While established companies use simulation,
startups often forgo it because of limited funding, forcing them to
rely on costly and time-intensive physical prototypes. Launched
less than a year ago, the ANSYS Startup Program gives low-cost
access to ANSYS' leading suite of engineering simulation products
to startups around the world. The program has been an early success
with startups, with hundreds joining since its inception.
"Pervasive Engineering Simulation can play an unparalleled role
in product development for companies large and small, regardless of
industry," said Paul Lethbridge
senior manager of the ANSYS Startup Program. "The ANSYS Startup
Program lowers the barrier for young companies, empowering them
with technology to compete against more established businesses. The
program has made substantial progress during its first year, and we
encourage more startups to join and take advantage of the power of
engineering simulation from ANSYS."
ANSYS simulation technology enables rapid iteration and
minimizes design flaws, time and costs associated with physical
prototypes — allowing startups to go to market faster, without
exhausting their funding.
"Using the ANSYS solutions, we drastically reduced the design
time and costs associated with our aerodynamic and structural
components," said Martin Zahariev
Beng, lead aerodynamics engineer, DRONAMICS Ltd. A developer
of cargo unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), DRONAMICS Ltd. used ANSYS
tools to design, analyze and optimize the aerodynamics of its UAVs
and to improve the vehicles' fuel efficiency. "With ANSYS
technology, we reduced our design time by almost half and our
development costs by an even larger margin. Every startup should
aim for these kinds of results."
"Discovery Robotics is a budget-constrained startup company
developing complex systems and the ANSYS Startup Program has been a
true enabler for getting to a manufacturable product in minimal
time," said Larry J. Williams, vice
president and chief technology officer, Discovery Robotics.
Discovery Robotics leveraged ANSYS simulation technology to create
an autonomous floor cleaning robot that makes commercial cleaning
faster, safer and more affordable.
ANSYS also partners with startup incubators and accelerators to
provide their portfolio startups with access to the
industry-leading suite of ANSYS simulation tools. ANSYS and the GE
Africa Innovation Centre recently launched an open innovation
challenge that provides emerging African manufacturing companies
the opportunity to access ANSYS' multiphysics simulation
portfolio.
"The companies participating in our innovation challenge have
the power to create a better future for Africa," said Günter Halfar, Innovation Centre
leader, GE Africa. Through the program, African startup companies
use ANSYS software to design products that can be incorporated into
the industries GE operates in Africa. "Leveraging ANSYS' industry-leading
tools, the startups will bring their products to market faster and
more cost effectively."
About ANSYS, Inc.
If you've ever seen a rocket launch, flown on an airplane,
driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a
bridge, or put on wearable technology, chances are you've used a
product where ANSYS software played a critical role in its
creation. ANSYS is the global leader in Pervasive Engineering
Simulation. We help the world's most innovative companies deliver
radically better products to their customers. By offering the best
and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, we help
them solve the most complex design challenges and create products
limited only by imagination. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs
thousands of professionals, many of whom are expert M.S. and
Ph.D.-level engineers in finite element analysis, computational
fluid dynamics, electronics, semiconductors, embedded software and
design optimization. Headquartered south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., ANSYS has
more than 75 strategic sales locations throughout the world with a
network of channel partners in 40+ countries. Visit www.ansys.com
for more information.
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