Uniting design and simulation for faster innovation
PTC and Ansys, part of Synopsys share a long‑standing commitment to transforming how engineering teams design, validate, and deliver high‑quality products. By bringing Ansys, part of Synopsys’ advanced simulation capabilities directly into Creo, the partnership eliminates the slow, disconnected workflows that traditionally separate CAD from CAE. Engineers can now evaluate performance as they design—gaining immediate feedback, iterating faster and reducing costly late‑stage rework.
This integration strengthens engineering processes across industries, from aerospace and defense to industrial equipment, helping teams respond to complexity with greater confidence and speed.
Transforming digital engineering
Integrated capabilities that drive better decisions
Digital engineering is redefining how organizations approach product development, and the PTC + Ansys, part of Synopsys partnership sits at the center of that shift. Together, our solutions help teams move from document-driven processes to fully connected, model‑based engineering, enabling earlier validation and tighter cross‑functional collaboration.
Ansys real‑time simulation inside Creo allows engineers to explore design alternatives instantly, while Ansys high-fidelity solvers deliver the depth required for advanced analysis. Coupled with PTC’s Windchill PLM, teams gain full traceability—from requirements and geometry to simulation results and change management. Whether improving mission readiness in aerospace programs or accelerating new product platforms in industrial manufacturing, PTC and Ansys, part of Synopsys help leaders innovate smarter and faster.
Customer impact
Proven results across industries
Customers around the world are realizing meaningful outcomes through the combined power of PTC and Ansys, part of Synopsys. Organizations like Vestas have demonstrated how embedding simulation within a connected PLM environment accelerates development cycles, strengthens sustainability initiatives, and improves product quality at scale.
By enabling engineers to evaluate materials, performance, manufacturability, and environmental impact earlier in the process, the integration supports better decisions long before products reach testing or production. With simulation and PLM working together, teams can reduce cost, mitigate risk, and deliver more innovative designs—all while maintaining rigorous engineering governance.
See simulation in action
From concept design to detailed validation, PTC and Ansys, part of Synopsys help engineering teams bring simulation closer to the design process—so performance insights inform decisions earlier, when changes matter most.
By combining real‑time simulation inside Creo with high‑fidelity physics solvers, teams can explore design alternatives, understand tradeoffs, and iterate with confidence—without breaking their workflow. Whether evaluating structural behavior, thermal performance, or fluid interaction, engineers gain faster feedback as designs evolve.
These capabilities are demonstrated through practical design scenarios—such as analyzing how physics impacts a complex part geometry—showing how integrated simulation accelerates innovation across industries including automotive, industrial equipment, medical devices, and high‑tech.
Resources to deepen your understanding
Revolutionizing product development: The power of simulation-driven design
Gain a deeper look into simulation-driven design through our joint whitepaper.
Gain a deeper look into simulation-driven design through our joint whitepaper.
6 Real-world digital thread examples
Explore digital engineering best practices in National Defense Magazine.
Explore digital engineering best practices in National Defense Magazine.
Strategies for improving product sustainability
See how leading manufacturers apply digital thread principles to improve quality and speed.
See how leading manufacturers apply digital thread principles to improve quality and speed.