The document summarizes the history and capabilities of ANSYS simulation software. It describes how ANSYS was founded in 1970, was later purchased and renamed in 1994. Today ANSYS has over 1,600 employees, distributes software to over 40 countries, and aims to provide an extensive simulation platform. The document also highlights key capabilities of ANSYS Workbench such as simplified modeling, graphical workflows, meshing tools, and accuracy in stress analysis comparisons with other software.

1. Presented By: David Ort
Chris Berry

2. History of ANSYS CAE Platform
• ANSYS was developed by Dr. John Swanson and
incorporated for use in 1970 through Swanson
Analysis Systems, Inc.
• This company was purchased by TA Associates in
1994, and renamed as ANSYS, Inc.
(Reference Source 1)

3. ANSYS, Inc. Company Profile
• ANSYS, Inc. home base is located in Pittsburgh,
PA.
• Publicly Traded Company
• Currently has 1,600 employees
• Company goal is to provide a diverse CAE
platform.
• This product is involved in all aspects of
engineering design and analysis in all sectors.
• Distributed in over 40 countries.
(Reference Source 2 and Source 5)

4. Software Goals
• Design Predictions
• Advanced Simulations
• Customizable Simulation Platform
• Provide System Services
(Reference Source 2)

5. ANSYS Workbench Platform 12.1
• Simplifies ANSYS user interface by utilizing a
schematic view approach.
• Projects are shown graphically as connected
systems in a flowchart-like diagram.

6. Live Demo
• Will showcase geometry modeling techniques
and capabilities, as well as unique flowchart
solution practices and accuracy.
• Will revisit the C-Link from Project 5 and
compare simulation results.

7. Solution Results
ANSYS
Analytical SolidWorks Workbench
(psi) (psi) (psi)
Maximum Von
Mises Stress 20,954-21,141 20,922-21,147 21,008

8. Meshing
SolidWorks ANSYS

9. Solution Convergence

10. Stress Analysis Comparison
SolidWorks ANSYS

11. ANSYS Workbench vs. SolidWorks
ANSYS Workbench SolidWorks
CAD Capabilities X
FEA GUI X
Simulation X
Accuracy X

12. Current User Growth
According to “Cyron Research Corporation” in 2010,
software license revenue has steadily increased over a 4
year period, which is indicative of a steadily increasing user
base (Reference Source 4).

13. Share in the CAD Market
• Approximately 20% in each market segment.
• ANSYS is leading engineering simulation
software
• ANSYS – FEA has about 35% market share
amongst competitors.
• ANSYS Fluid has more than 70% market share
(fluent + CFX).
• Fluent is #1, and CFX is #3 in market share and
sum of market share is larger than 70%.

14. Questions?

15. References
[01] Shen-Yeh(2010). Unofficial ANSYS History [Online] Available:
http://www.fea-optimization.com/ansys/ANS-history.txt
[02] ANSYS, Inc. (2010). About ANSYS, Inc. [Online] Available:
http://ansys.com/corporate/default.asp
[03] ANSYS, Inc. (2010). ANSYS Workbench Platform. [Online] Available:
http://www.ansys.com/assets/brochures/workbench-platform-12.1.pdf
[04] Cyon Research Corporation. (2010). Forecasting ANSYS’ Growth. [Online]
Available:
http://cofes.com/Blogs/tabid/272/EntryId/256/Forecasting-Ansys-
growth.aspx
[05] ANSYS, Inc. (2010). Snecma Standardizes on ANSYS Workbench
Technology. [Online] Available:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Snecma-Standardizes-on-ANSYS-bw-
243587691.html?x=0&.v=1