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ANSYS, Inc. is a United States–based company operating in the technology sector, within the engineering-simulation and computer-aided engineering (CAE) industry.
The company specializes in developing multiphysics simulation software that enables engineers to analyze structural, thermal, electromagnetic, fluid-dynamic and electronic behaviors across highly complex industrial products.
Founded in 1970 by John A. Swanson, ANSYS emerged from the need to create automated finite-element analysis solutions capable of reducing development time, engineering risk and reliance on costly physical prototypes.
ANSYS’ portfolio includes advanced tools for structural simulation, CFD, electromagnetics, thermal analysis, electronic design, semiconductor modeling, optimization, digital twins, embedded simulation and high-performance computing in the cloud.
These products support a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, energy, industrial equipment, healthcare and general manufacturing.
The company integrates its simulation platforms with CAD, PLM and product-development systems to support workflows from concept through virtual testing and validation.
The company operates globally with commercial and technical units across North America, Europe and Asia. Its operational structure includes R&D centers, application engineering teams, technical support groups, academic partnerships, cloud-computing integrations and a distributor network.
ANSYS solutions are used by global industry leaders, emerging technology companies and universities, supporting innovation across multiple engineering fields.
Market factors that influence ANSYS include the expansion of industrial digitalization, widespread adoption of simulation as a foundational engineering stage, growth of cloud-based computing, increasing product complexity, shorter development cycles and rising demand for precision in industries such as electric vehicles, autonomous mobility, advanced electronics and sustainable energy systems.
The company benefits from the long-term transition toward virtual validation and model-based engineering.
ANSYS, Inc.’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker ANSS.
History and when ANSYS, Inc. was founded
ANSYS, Inc. was founded in 1970 in Pennsylvania by John A. Swanson under the original name Swanson Analysis Systems. The company emerged at a time when industrial engineering was shifting from manual calculations and extensive physical prototyping to numerical modeling supported by computing power.
Early versions of the ANSYS software focused primarily on structural analysis and quickly gained traction among engineers seeking accuracy, scalability and efficiency.
During the 1980s and 1990s, ANSYS broadened its technological capabilities and expanded into fluid dynamics and electromagnetics. The rebranding as ANSYS, Inc., along with international expansion and targeted acquisitions, reinforced the company’s reputation as a global leader in CAE.
These acquisitions played a key role in unifying diverse engineering disciplines into a single, integrated simulation suite. From the 2000s through 2019, ANSYS strengthened its global footprint, expanded its multiphysics platform, and deepened partnerships across industry and academia.
Growing complexity in automotive, aerospace, semiconductor and energy applications increased demand for advanced simulation and integrated workflows.
Between 2020 and 2024, ANSYS accelerated investment in cloud computing, automation, artificial intelligence and digital twins. The period was marked by rapid adoption of virtual engineering, driven by companies seeking to reduce prototyping costs and streamline development cycles.
The company also expanded integrations with electronic design and sustainability-oriented engineering tools, reaffirming its position as a global leader in simulation technology.
Additional Information
The Company ANSYS, Inc (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 32.94 Billions, having an equity of $ 6.18 Billions.
With a total of 4.100 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 2.58 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 592.78 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 55.57, a P/BV ratio of 5.33 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker ANSS.
