Cadence Design Systems unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer system aimed at simulating airflow over jets and other equipment, intensifying its competition with Ansys.
Renowned for its software facilitating computer chip design, Cadence, based in San Jose, California, is engaged in a rivalry with Synopsys to integrate chip design software with applications for designing and testing broader mechanical systems.
While Cadence’s software focuses on physics simulation, particularly in fluid dynamics, it competes directly with Ansys, which Synopsys recently moved to acquire in a $35 billion deal, following initial acquisition interest from Cadence.
According to Frank Ham, Cadence’s Vice President of Research and Development for Computational Fluid Dynamics, the immense computing power required for physics simulation software often results in time constraints for engineers, hindering thorough testing of design aspects within business deadlines.
The newly introduced system, named the Millennium M1, aims to accelerate testing processes, enabling engineers to conduct more tests efficiently. Moreover, it employs AI to analyze vast amounts of generated data from these tests, providing recommendations for enhancements that time-constrained engineers might overlook.
Ham emphasized the significance of AI in extracting design innovations from simulation results, noting that humans cannot feasibly analyze all data comprehensively.
Cadence has not disclosed the system’s cost but offers both sales and rental options based on customer preferences, with immediate availability.
