ANSYS, Inc.: DesignSpace

Founded in 1970, ANSYS, Inc. develops and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers across a broad spectrum of industries. The Company focuses on the development of open and flexible solutions that enable users to analyze designs directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost- conscious product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and validation. The Company and its global network of channel partners provide sales, support and training for customers. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania U.S.A. with more than 40 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries employ approximately 1,350 people and distribute ANSYS products through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries. Visit http://www.ansys.com for more information.

The ANSYS Workbench solution is a new-generation tool that offers an efficient and intuitive user interface, superior CAD integration, automatic meshing, access to model parameters and access to functionality available within the ANSYS Mechanical products, in one environment.

ANSYS Workbench Simulation is built upon the core ANSYS solver technology that the industry has recognized and offers the following benefits for advance analysis:

New generation, desktop environment for all ANSYS technology

Integration with other ANSYS solutions (DesignModeler; DesignXplorer; Fatigue Module; CFX and ICEM)

CAD to solve - Faster with less effort
Bi-directional associativity with CAD packages

Automatic contact detection and creation
Increased meshing robustness & flexibility

Access to ANSYS functionality and APDL
Process automation opportunity like report generation and customization wizards