Synopsys Completes Acquisition of Ansys, Accelerating AI-Powered Innovation from Silicon to Systems
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Ansys, a pioneer in simulation and analysis software. First announced on January 16, 2024, this strategic combination unites two industry titans to tackle the increasing complexity of intelligent system development across a rapidly growing $31 billion total addressable market (TAM).
“Today marks a transformational milestone for Synopsys,” said Sassine Ghazi, President and CEO of Synopsys. “With Ansys’ world-class simulation and analysis capabilities now integrated, we’re delivering unparalleled end-to-end design solutions that bridge silicon and system-level innovation, all supercharged by AI.”
The merger strengthens Synopsys’ ability to offer holistic design environments that tightly integrate multiphysics simulation into the full EDA stack—crucial for next-gen technologies including multi-die advanced packaging, autonomous systems, and high-performance computing.
Strategic Highlights:
- Expanded Market Reach: Together, Synopsys and Ansys will address a $31B TAM spanning semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, industrial, and high-tech sectors.
- AI-Powered Product Development: Integration of simulation and EDA capabilities will drive faster, more accurate innovation in AI-enabled systems.
- Multiphyics + Multi-Die Solutions: New workflows will support advanced packaging and real-world performance simulation—set to roll out in 1H 2026.
- Cross-Industry Acceleration: From automotive and aerospace to consumer electronics, customers will benefit from more accurate system-level modeling and virtual prototyping.
Former Ansys CEO Ajei Gopal and former Ansys board member Ravi Vijayaraghavan have joined Synopsys’ board of directors, reinforcing the continuity and collaborative spirit of the integration.
“Our companies share a legacy of innovation,” said Gopal. “Now, with a unified mission, we’re empowering customers to solve the toughest engineering challenges at unprecedented scale and speed.”
Synopsys emphasized that the merger will also drive financial strength, with increased margin expansion, improved free cash flow, and accelerated deleveraging over the next two years. Ansys’ stock has ceased trading on the NASDAQ as part of the completed deal.
The integration of Synopsys’ silicon leadership with Ansys’ predictive simulation marks a new era in product development—where the convergence of electronics, physics, and AI will redefine what’s possible.
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