Simulation – an enabler for accelerating the process of research and innovation: Amit Singhal

Amit Singhal, Head-Business Transformation and Skill Initiatives, Ansys Software, spoke at the IndiGlobal Bharat Summit 2023. Here are excerpts from the talk.

Technology-driven research and investment have always been priorities for businesses worldwide. Understanding this scenario, the honourable Prime Minister of India aims to equip India to become a prominent global centre for research and manufacturing. India is continuing to make rapid strides in all spheres. Considering the industry trends, I see EVs to be on the fast track, and we are all set to achieve what Amitabh Kant, the former Niti Aayog chief and G20 Sherpa once said that India should target 100 percent electric two-wheelers by 2026. On a similar note, another technology that is making waves is drones. There is much buzz, with many startups entering the fray and many government projects coming up. This is a crucial technology as our boundaries will be protected using drones and related technology.

Ansys has been the Gold Standard and market leader in simulation for 50-plus years. Simulation is our strength, and we are trusted by more than 40,000 customers globally. We are an ISO 9001 company with more than 5,200 employees. We aim to grow and strengthen our portfolio in organic and inorganic ways. We spend 21% of our revenue every year on R & D to advance products well-suited to customers’ needs. Ansys has also acquired leading software solutions to build synergy and a strong portfolio. We have a great portfolio of diverse and multiphysics solutions such as Structural, Fluid, Electronics, Electromagnetics, Semiconductor, Optical, 3D Design and Photonics. Also, we have platform-based solutions, including digital twin, simulation process and data management, workflow automation, model-based systems engineering, functional safety and cybersecurity analysis, material intelligence, additive manufacturing solutions etc., enabling digital transformation.

With its high-end simulation solutions to drive innovation and research, Ansys is helping nations and businesses realise this dream. Ansys is helping numerous institutions and the Indian government to set up Center of Excellences across India based on the above technologies. We have a vast number of global customers, and in India, all the automotive industry leaders, including Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland, trust and widely use our solutions. Ansys supports the Skill India Mission by constantly engaging with Indian and global universities. We also focus on industry-academia collaboration to run different skill development programs to support the learning and training of students and professionals. This pandemic taught us that learning could be disrupted, and we must be prepared to learn from anywhere in the world. Our Ansys Learning Hub (ALH) platform greatly supported all our users during the covid phase and continues to aid bright minds in learning from the comfort of their homes and offices. Ansys Technical Team and experienced professionals design the ALH courses. Ansys has more than 60 products, 52 learning rooms, 300+ courses and 900+ workshops to participate in, and the collaborative learning rooms on the ALH platform.