Plus the latest simulation updates from Ansys, FEATool, VI-grade and more in this news roundup.
Siemens updates Simcenter Testlab, receives Global Foundries certification
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced updates to Simcenter Testlab that the company says will enhance testing efficiency and reduce reliance on physical prototypes. Among other updates, Simcenter Testlab will get new Virtual Prototype Assembly tools that Siemens says “bring together physical test and simulation data to create virtual prototypes with a focus on enabling performance evaluation of different configurations and variants before building physical prototypes.”
In other news from Siemens Digital Industries Software, the company announced that Global Foundries has certified Siemens’ Analog FastSPICE platform for Global Foundries’ 22FDX, 22FDX+,12LP, and 12LP+ Process Design Kits.
Ansys, TSMC and Microsoft speed up photonics simulation
Ansys has collaborated with TSMC and Microsoft in a pilot project that they say successfully accelerated photonic component simulation by over 10x. Using Ansys Lumerical FDTD software, the companies ran the simulations on Microsoft Azure virtual machines with Nvidia GPUs.
“The size and complexity of our multiphysics silicon solutions makes the process of simulating all possible parameter combinations challenging,” said Stefan Rusu, head of silicon photonics system design at TSMC, in the press release. “This latest collaboration again highlights that Ansys effectively harnesses the latest cloud infrastructure and techniques to deliver powerful, predictively accurate solutions that produce results in a fraction of the time.”
FEATool Multiphysics updated to v1.17
Precise Simulation announced version 1.17 of its FEATool Multiphysics software. The developer says that the new release adds support for turbulent and compressible flow simulations to both the OpenFOAM and SU2 Code solver interfaces, adds a dedicated OpenFOAM API, and provides performance improvements for the toolbox GUI, among other enhancements. CFDTool, a “simplified sister toolbox” to FEATool Multiphysics, has also been updated to version 1.10.
VI-grade partners with Applus+ IDIADA for virtual vehicle development
VI-grade announced an expanded collaboration with Applus+ IDIADA that it says represents “a significant step forward in virtual vehicle development.” The partnership will see IDIADA’s vehicle models, which are based on real-world test data, incorporated into VI-grade’s VI-CarRealTime software for simulation and testing.
“By offering vehicle models based on real-world data from IDIADA’s testing facilities, our customers can achieve more accurate simulations and faster development times,” said Guido Bairati, managing director at VI-grade, in the company’s press release. “This strengthened partnership will greatly enhance their ability to prepare, validate, and refine their vehicle designs in a virtual environment before moving to physical tests.”
Faraday embraces Ansys RaptorX
Faraday, a provider of application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design services, announced that it’s expanding its use of Ansys simulation software to include Ansys’ RaptorX electromagnetic solver.
“Fabrication is exceptionally expensive and there is no room for error. So, keeping the overall project cost low is paramount, and it starts with the initial design. With the addition of RaptorX in this phase, we can offer customers an efficient workflow that includes design verification and signoff as well as access to top-tier test and fabrication services, removing doubts about the chip’s performance and longevity,” said C.H. Chien, vice president of R&D at Faraday, in the company’s press release.
SimOps launches Simulation Operations Automation initiative
SimOps announced the official launch of the Simulation Operations Automation initiative, which it says is “poised to redefine the way organizations manage and optimize their engineering simulations and the operation of the underlying infrastructures.” Part of the launch includes structured training that SimOps says will provide the skills to master simulation operations.
