Synopsys has deepened its collaboration with TSMC certifying the Ansys portfolio of simulation and analysis tools for TSMC’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes including N3C, N3P, N2P, and A16. This partnership empowers chip designers to perform precise final checks on designs, targeting applications in AI acceleration,… Read More
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Synopsys Announces Expanding AI Capabilities and EDA AI Leadership
In the fast-paced semiconductor industry Synopsys has redefined EDA with its Synopsys.ai Copilot, a generative AI tool. Since its launch in November 2023, and yes I was at the launch and very skeptical, Copilot has evolved to address the industry’s growing design complexity and projected 15-30% workforce gap by 2030. Let’s… Read More
eBook on Mastering AI Chip Complexity: Pathways to First-Pass Silicon Success
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, from autonomous vehicles to data centers, demanding unprecedented computational power and efficiency. As highlighted in Synopsys’ guide, the global AI chip market is projected to reach $383 billion by 2032, growing at a 38% CAGR. This … Read More
Webinar: From Theory to Reality: NVIDIA GPUs in Modern Simulations
Join our webinar to see how AI-driven CFD-DEM workflows are transforming downhole plugging design. Learn to simulate interactions, automate exploration, and speed up decisions in R&D and design.
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September 4, 2025
1 PM EDT
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Materials Selection Methodology White Paper
The Granta EduPack White Paper on Materials Selection, authored by Harriet Parnell, Kaitlin Tyler, and Mike Ashby, presents a practical and educational guide to selecting materials in engineering design. Developed by Ansys and based on Ashby’s well-known methodologies, the paper outlines a four-step process to help learners… Read More
Griffin Securities’ Jay Vleeschhouwer on EDA Acquisitions and Startups
Jay Vleeschhouwer, Managing Director of Software Research at Griffin Securities, is a noted financial analyst who does a yearly presentation on the State of EDA during the Design Automation Conference (DAC). This year was no exception. He and I spent a memorable afternoon discussing the Synopsys-Ansys merger and startups. … Read More
Ansys Simulation World 2025
POWERING INNOVATION THAT DRIVES HUMAN ADVANCEMENT
Having the right solution at the right time can mean the difference between tabling thoughts or transforming industries. Ansys technologies put the power of innovation in your hands.
Join us for a free global simulation event that is designed to inspire, equip and empower you… Read More
Intel Foundry Delivers!
Now that the dust has settled, I will give you my take on the Intel Foundry event. Some might call me a semiconductor event critic as I have attended hundreds of them over the last 40 years starting with the Design Automation Conference in 1984. Foundry events are my favorite because they really are the pulse of the semiconductor industry,… Read More
Synopsys-Ansys 2.5D/3D Multi-Die Design Update: Learning from the Early Adopters
The demand for high-performance computing (HPC), data centers, and AI-driven applications has fueled the rise of 2.5D and 3D multi-die designs, offering superior performance, power efficiency, and packaging density. However, these benefits come with myriads of challenges, such as multi-physics, which need to be addressed.… Read More
Synopsys and TSMC Pave the Path for Trillion-Transistor AI and Multi-Die Chip Design
Synopsys made significant announcements during the recent TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum, showcasing a range of cutting-edge solutions designed to address the growing complexities in semiconductor design. With a strong emphasis on enabling next-generation chip architectures, Synopsys introduced both new technologies and … Read More