ANSYSs

ANSYSs refers informally to the ANSYS software family, a suite of engineering simulation tools developed by ANSYS, Inc. The ANSYS suite enables engineers to model and analyze physical phenomena across structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, and multiphysics interactions. It is widely used in product design, validation, and optimization across industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, and consumer goods.

Key products in the ANSYS family include ANSYS Mechanical for structural analysis, ANSYS Fluent and CFX for computational fluid dynamics, ANSYS Maxwell for electromagnetics, ANSYS HFSS for high-frequency electromagnetic simulations, and other modules for explicit dynamics, thermal analyses, and multiphysics coupling. The software often integrates with computer-aided design (CAD) tools and uses a mix of finite element, finite volume, and other numerical methods. Modern versions emphasize multiphysics simulation, high-performance computing, scripting with Python and ANSYS Parametric Design Language, and automation through APDL or API.

Typical workflow: import CAD data, build a material model, apply boundary conditions and loads, run simulations, and post-process results to inform design decisions. The suite supports parameterized studies, optimization, and digital twin workflows, enabling engineers to assess performance, reliability, and safety early in the design cycle.

History and status: ANSYS, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. It is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker ANSS. The ANSYS product line has evolved to address multiphysics simulation and HPC-enabled workflows, and it is used by both industry and academia worldwide. The use of the term 'ANSYSs' is uncommon; most references use 'ANSYS software' or 'the ANSYS suite.'