ANSYS, Inc.

ANSYS Inc.To substantially minimize costs and improve time-to-market, companies rely on design simulation and virtual prototyping to maximize their product development process. ANSYS, Inc. develops and globally markets engineering simulation software used by designers and engineers across a broad spectrum of industries, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, nuclear, electronics, and biomedical. The company develops open and flexible simulation solutions that enable users to simulate design performance directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost-effective product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and performance validation. ANSYS, Inc. distributes its ANSYS engineering products and technologies through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries, in addition to its own 25 direct sales offices in strategic locations throughout the world. ANSYS, Inc. is the first developer of simulation software to obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification, the internationally accepted quality standard for the software industry. The company also has been chosen to provide software solutions to 90 of Fortune's top 100 industrial companies, including 10 out of the top 10. As a result of ANSYS, Inc.'s solid financial standing and continued technological advancements, ANSYS, Inc. appeared on Business Week's list of "Top 100 Growth Companies" five times since 1999.

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