##  [What is Simulation?](/about-simulation) 

Computer aided engineering (CAE) is a computer-based tool that enables users to simulate real-world scenarios and systems. The simulation software utilizes mathematical models and algorithms to simulate and analyze the behavior of a system over time. CAS can be used to study the behavior of mechanical systems, electrical systems, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and more.

CAE is used in a variety of industries such as aerospace, automotive, electrical engineering, and architecture. In the aerospace industry, simulations are used to design and test aircraft and spacecraft systems. In the automotive industry, simulations are used to analyze the performance and efficiency of engines, transmissions, and other automotive components.

Enabling more programmatic access to simulations is beneficial to industries because it allows for more efficient and effective simulation. Programmatic access enables users to automate simulations and perform large-scale simulations more quickly and accurately. It also makes it easier for users to integrate simulations with other tools and systems, such as design and manufacturing software.

By enabling new users to take advantage of simulation, CAE can be used for new applications, such as virtual prototyping, predictive maintenance, and product design optimization. This opens up new opportunities for companies to use simulation to improve their products and processes, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

[Simulation Applications](https://www.ansys.com/applications)





 



 

 

 



## Ansys' Simulation Tools

###### **3D Design**

Ansys Discovery | Ansys Spaceclaim





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/3d-design>

 

 



###### **Acoustics**

Ansys Sound





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/acoustics-simulation>

 

 



###### **Additive**

Additive Suite | Additive Print





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/additive>

 

 



###### **Autonomous**

Ansys AVxcelerate Headlamp | Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/av-simulation/ansys-avxcelerate-sensors>

 

 



###### **Connect**

Ansys optiSLang | Ansys Minerva | Ansys ModelCenter





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/connect>

 

 



###### **Digital Twin**

Ansys Twin Builder





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/digital-twin>

 

 



###### **Electronics**

Ansys HFSS | Ansys SIwave | Ansys Icepak | Ansys EMA3D Cable | Ansys Maxwell | Ansys Motor-CAD | Ansys Sherlock | Ansys Q3D Extractor





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/electronics>

 

 



###### **Embedded**

SCADE Suite | SCADE Display | SCADE Test | SCADE Architect | SCADE LifeCycle | SCADE Vision | SCADE Solutions for ARINC 661





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/embedded-software>

 

 



###### **Fluids**

Ansys Fluent | Ansys CFX | Ansys Chemkin-Pro | Ansys BladeModeler | Ansys Rocky | Ansys Forte | Ansys Ensight | Ansys FENSAP-ICE | Ansys Polyflow | Ansys TurboGrid





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/fluids>

 

 



###### **Photonics**

Ansys Lumerical FDTD | Ansys Lumerical MODE | Ansys Lumerical CHARGE | Ansys Lumerical HEAT | Ansys Lumerical DGTD | Ansys Lumerical FEEM | Ansys Lumerical MQW | Ansys Lumerical INTERCONNECT





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/photonics>

 

 



###### **Safety Analysis**

Ansys medini analyze | Ansys medini analyze for Cybersecurity | Ansys medini analyze for Semiconductors | Ansys Digital Safety Manager





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/safety-analysis>

 

 



###### **Semiconductor**

Ansys RedHawk-SC | Ansys Totem-SC | Ansys Pathfinder-SC | Ansys Clock FX | Ansys PowerArtist | Ansys RaptorH | Ansys Exalto | Ansys VeloceRF | Ansys RaptorQu





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/semiconductors>

 

 



###### **Materials**

Ansys Granta MI | Selector | Materials Data | Materials Data for Simulation | EduPack





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/materials>

 

 



###### **Missions**

Systems Tool Kit (STK) | Orbit Determination Took Kit (ODTK)





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/missions>

 

 



###### **Optics**

Ansys SPEOS | Ansys Zemax OpticsBuilder | Ansys Zemax OpticStudio





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/optics-vr>

 

 



###### **Structures**

Ansys Mechanical | Ansys LS-Dyna | Ansys Motion | Ansys Autodyn | Ansys nCode DesignLife | Ansys Forming





 

<https://www.ansys.com/products/structures>

 

 



# [All Ansys Tools](https://www.ansys.com/products)





 



 

 

 



 

 

 



## Simulation At Work

#### Blade Fatigue Assessment at Bewind is a Breeze

Bewind GmbH use PyAnsys to optimize the fatigue assessment of their wind turbine blades.





 

[](https://www.ansys.com/advantage-magazine/volume-xvi-issue-1-2022/blade-fatigue-assessment-at-bewind-is-a-breeze)

 

 



#### Innoviz Technologies Build a Better Automotive Lidar

Innoviz used Ansys simulation software for product validation to hit their target of validating each sample the first time around.





 

[](https://www.ansys.com/blog/ansys-helps-innoviz-technologies-build-a-better-automotive-lidar)

 

 



#### Ferrari Competizioni GT Innovates and Wins with Simulation

An automated workflow for external aero performance enables Ferrari to run 3X as many CFD simulations in the same amount of time.





 

[](https://www.ansys.com/campaigns/ferrari)

 

 



#### Providing Open-Source Access to Ansys Fluent with PyFluent

Unlock a new way of performing fluid-dynamic simulations by combinining the flexibility of Python with the accuracy of Fluent.





 

[](https://www.ansys.com/blog/open-source-access-to-fluent-with-pyfluent)

 

 



 

 

 



## Intro to Simulation

Learn how to analyze real-world engineering problems using Ansys simulation software and gain important professional skills sought by employers.

[A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulation](https://www.edx.org/course/a-hands-on-introduction-to-engineering-simulations)