Enabling Safer Systems
In the systems suite, ANSYS^® VRXPERIENCE^® integrates two new camera models enabling users to test the perception algorithm in night driving conditions. The new models also validate automotive systems in dangerous conditions that are complicated to reproduce in physical tests. VRXPERIENCE also includes advanced simulation of scenarios with traffic and vehicle dynamic for head lamps, sensors and HMI use cases, and the product now contains a SCADE plug-in interface allowing users to get faster rapid prototypes for lighting or ADAS control laws.

With new features in ANSYS^® medini analyze, users can more quickly and accurately perform functional safety analysis for DO-178C and other standards on aircraft systems. The new ISO PAS 21448 on Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF), in combination with ISO 26262, addresses unreasonable risks in the absence of the malfunctions of the electric and electronic (E/E) systems in automobiles and other land vehicles. SOTIF issues are especially important for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicle (AV) systems. New capabilities in ANSYS medini analyze enable automotive and AV users to perform SOTIF-related analysis of E/E systems.

Optical Updates
In the optical suite, ANSYS^® SPEOS^® strengthens predictive design capabilities for creating, testing and validating a virtual design in a fast iteration loop. ANSYS SPEOS also ensures compliance with international standards and regulations including SAE International, the International Electrotechnical Commission and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The ANSYS SPEOS Head-Up Design and Analysis add-on enables users to anticipate and simulate perception issues like blurry images at a very early development stage — drastically reducing the need for time-consuming and expensive physical prototypes.

"Oceaneering provides remotely operated vehicles to more than half of the world's offshore oil rigs," said Todd Newell, vice president of technology, Oceaneering. "We are developing our next-generation, autonomous vehicle using a combination of ANSYS flagship products, optical and embedded software solutions to test designs and validate algorithms for obstacle avoidance."

Expanded Physics Capabilities in 3D Design
In the 3D design suite, ANSYS adds topology optimization to ANSYS^® Discovery^™ Live – taking a leap forward in making digital exploration and generative design accessible to every engineer. Through real-time shape optimization, engineers can take their ideas to a new level by drastically reducing weight, while retaining strength and creating shapes not previously possible. These capabilities are delivered with the award-winning speed and ease of use associated with Discovery Live. ANSYS^® Discovery^™ AIM^® expands its physics capabilities by adding a random vibration solution, a common and useful feature for engineers in the aerospace and defense industries. Engineers can now observe the likelihood of a certain displacement or stress due to excitation within a range. ANSYS^® Discovery^™ SpaceClaim^® now includes two beta features targeted at creating and parameterizing any concept model by including sketch constraints and feature tracking.

About ANSYS, Inc.
If you've ever seen a rocket launch, flown on an airplane, driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a bridge or put on wearable technology, chances are you've used a product where ANSYS software played a critical role in its creation. ANSYS is the global leader in engineering simulation. Through our strategy of Pervasive Engineering Simulation, we help the world's most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, we help them solve the most complex design challenges and create products limited only by imagination. Founded in 1970, ANSYS is headquartered south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., Visit  www.ansys.com for more information.

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