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, AI*NASTRANО, ICEM CFD and CFX products and technologies through a network of channel partners in more than 40 countries, in addition to its own 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 85 of Fortune's top 100 industrial companies, including nine out of the top 10.

As a result of ANSYS, Inc.'s solid financial standing and continued technological advancements, the company has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of its "200 Best Small Companies." Furthermore, Business 2.0 magazine named ANSYS one of the "Fastest-Growing Tech Companies." Also, for the third consecutive year, ANSYS, Inc. appeared on BusinessWeek's list of "Top 100 Growth Companies." Locally, ANSYS, Inc. was named a "Tech 50" award winner by the Pittsburgh Technology Council.