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Cadence, Avnet and Ansys launch new simulation tools for engineers

Engineering.com’s roundup of recent simulation news.

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Ansys 2024 R1 focuses on UI and AI improvements

The Ansys 2024 R1 release focuses on user experience improvements and additional AI features. SimAI was previously announced to offer a cloud-based generative AI workflow where simulation results can be used to predict other designs in minutes. The release includes other AI improvements in the form of Ansys optiSLang AI+, Granta MI AI+ and CFD AI+. Ansys Discovery is also getting speed boosts in the form of cloud-based, burst compute. Tests have been able to run thousands of simulations in 10 minutes without bogging down workstations. The user experience improvements enable engineers to customize their workflow based on accessibility. It also has three standard modes:

  • Classic mode for those used to previous releases.
  • Dark mode for reduced eyestrain.
  • Light mode for improved visibility.
Screen shots of user interface modes from Ansys 2024 R1 include: dark mode (left), light mode (middle) and classic mode (right). (Image: Ansys.)

Screen shots of user interface modes from Ansys 2024 R1 include: dark mode (left), light mode (middle) and classic mode (right). (Image: Ansys.)

Cadence releases AI-enhanced thermal design and analysis platform for ECAD/MCAD

Cadence, the electronic systems design software company, has just released Celsius Studio, an AI-enhanced platform for thermal design and analysis that marries both mechanical CAD (MCAD) and electrical CAD (ECAD) models. Celsius Studio can perform thermal analyses of 2.5D and 3D-IC packages as well as assess the performance of electronic cooling systems for PCB and electronic assemblies.

What sets Celsius Studio apart is its generative AI optimization and modeling tools as well as its ability to unify the work of electrical, thermal and mechanical engineers into one multiphysics platform. This means that these engineers can use the same MCAD/ECAD geometry without simplifying, translating or manipulating the model. This news follows the 2022 acquisition of Future Facilities and its electronics cooling technology, which Celsius Studio now makes accessible to electrical and mechanical engineers.

Cadence releases a complete AI thermal design and analysis tool for electronic systems. (Image: Cadence.)

Cadence releases a complete AI thermal design and analysis tool for electronic systems. (Image: Cadence.)

Avnet releases toolbox for over-the-air antenna to bits simulation.

Avnet, a product development and prototyping company, has released Avnet RFSoC Explorer Toolbox version 3.0 which can help engineers simulate over-the-air antenna to bits communications with the 5G mmWave Phased Array Antenna Modules (PAAM) Development platform. This will enable engineers to quickly develop and digitally prototype 5G mmWave systems using the Avnet RFSoC Explorer on the MATLAB dashboard.

Cadence offers dedicated hardware and software for CFD and multiphysics analysis

Cadence has just released its Millennium Enterprise Multiphysics Platform consisting of CFD and multiphysics optimized supercomputers and software. The new platform is available on the cloud and on-premises to provide GPU accelerated HPC for generative AI, digital twins and multiphysics simulation. The new platform is targeting the automotive and aerospace markets to help accelerate the design and optimization of turbomachinery, electric vehicles and green technologies.

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Shawn Wasserman

For over 10 years, Shawn Wasserman has informed, inspired and engaged the engineering community through online content. As a senior writer at WTWH media, he produces branded content to help engineers streamline their operations via new tools, technologies and software. While a senior editor at Engineering.com, Shawn wrote stories about CAE, simulation, PLM, CAD, IoT, AI and more. During his time as the blog manager at Ansys, Shawn produced content featuring stories, tips, tricks and interesting use cases for CAE technologies. Shawn holds a master’s degree in Bioengineering from the University of Guelph and an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.