Ansys Discovery
Simulation-driven design for rapid virtual prototyping and exploration.
Executive Summary
Ansys Discovery is an intuitive 3D design and simulation software that empowers engineers and designers to accelerate product development and foster innovation. It uniquely combines instant physics simulation, high-fidelity simulation, and interactive geometry modeling, enabling rapid virtual prototyping and comprehensive design exploration. The tool is designed to aid in the conceptualization, evaluation, and optimization of designs early in the product lifecycle. Recent advancements, such as those in Ansys Discovery 2025 R2, highlight smarter simulations, real-time AI capabilities, and expanded physics, making the design process more efficient and powerful. It provides an easy-to-use platform for exploring design alternatives and understanding performance characteristics without the need for extensive simulation expertise, thereby increasing innovation and speeding up time to market.
Use Cases
- Rapid virtual prototyping and design exploration
- Conceptualization and evaluation of new product designs
- Understanding product performance characteristics early in the design cycle
- Integrating simulation into the design process for faster iteration
- Optimizing designs through instant and high-fidelity physics simulation
Features
Visibility
- Interactive 3D Design Environment: Provides an intuitive interface for creating, modifying, and exploring 3D geometries with direct modeling capabilities.
- Real-Time Simulation Visualization: Instantly displays simulation results directly on the 3D model as design changes are made, offering immediate feedback.
Intelligence
- Real-Time AI for Smarter Simulations: Utilizes AI to provide immediate feedback and enhance the intelligence of simulation processes, speeding up design exploration.
- Instant Physics Solver: Offers immediate simulation results for rapid design iteration and exploration across various physics domains.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Standalone upfront simulation platform
- Deployment
- SaaS
- API Available
- Yes
Infrastructure
- AWS
AI/ML Stack
- AI-powered guidance
Integrations
- Ansys Workbench
- Ansys optiSLang
- Ansys ModelCenter
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2
Pricing
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- Mid-Market,Enterprise
- Free Trial
- Yes
About Ansys
Ansys, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and a global leader in engineering simulation software. It develops and markets CAE/multiphysics engineering simulation and 3D design software, enabling innovators across various industries to accelerate product development and optimize performance. Ansys is in the process of being acquired by Synopsys, with the acquisition announced in January 2024.
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