Synopsys announced on March 11 2026 that it has released a new suite of software tools designed to simplify the design of artificial‑intelligence chips. The launch is the first wave of products to emerge after the company’s $35 billion acquisition of engineering‑software firm Ansys, which closed on July 17 2025.
The new tools build on Synopsys’s existing design‑automation platform and embed Ansys’s advanced multiphysics simulation capabilities. They allow designers to perform timing, power, and thermal analysis in a single workflow, reducing the need for separate, siloed tools and accelerating time‑to‑market for AI accelerators and other high‑performance silicon.
By integrating Ansys’s simulation expertise, Synopsys expands its silicon‑to‑systems portfolio and strengthens its competitive position against rivals such as Cadence. The launch signals that the Ansys integration is progressing and provides customers with tangible capabilities that can drive future revenue growth in the rapidly expanding AI chip market.
The acquisition was announced on January 16 2024 and completed on July 17 2025 for approximately $35 billion. The deal was intended to create a “silicon‑to‑systems” design powerhouse, addressing the increasing complexity of modern electronics and the rise of chiplet architectures.
President and CEO Sassine Ghazi said, “Today marks a transformational milestone for Synopsys. For decades, Synopsys has been delivering breakthroughs in silicon design and IP that have fueled chip innovation.” Former Ansys president and CEO Ajei Gopal added, “For half a century, Ansys has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries with the predictive power of simulation and analysis. Our companies have a common culture, a successful longstanding partnership, and now a united mission to empower innovators to drive human advancement. I look forward to serving this mission as a member of the Synopsys board and expect a swift, successful integration.”
In its most recent earnings, Synopsys reported first‑quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.409 billion and non‑GAAP EPS of $3.77, up from $1.455 billion and $3.03 in the same quarter a year earlier. The Design Automation segment generated $2 billion in revenue with a 47.3% operating margin, while Ansys contributed $886 million, representing about 37% of quarterly revenue. Management guided for fiscal 2026 total revenue of $9.56 billion to $9.66 billion and non‑GAAP EPS of $14.38 to $14.46, reflecting confidence in the continued demand for AI‑centric design solutions.
The launch of these integrated tools underscores Synopsys’s strategy to capture a larger share of the AI chip market and demonstrates the tangible progress of the Ansys integration. By offering a unified platform that addresses timing, power, and thermal challenges, Synopsys positions itself to deliver faster, more efficient AI accelerators, reinforcing its competitive advantage in the silicon‑to‑systems space.
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