ANSYS optiSLang stands as a premier process integration and design optimization (PIDO) solution, engineered to streamline the often complex workflows of modern computer-aided engineering (CAE). By orchestrating disparate simulation tools into a single, automated framework, this software allows engineers to move beyond simple trial-and-error testing. It empowers users to define parametric models, automate repetitive simulation tasks, and systematically explore design spaces to identify the most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions available.
Key Features
- Metamodel of Optimal Prognosis (MOP): Utilizes proprietary algorithms to filter non-informative variables and create highly accurate predictive models, significantly reducing the computational cost of finding optimal designs.
- One-Click Optimizer: Integrating directly with Ansys Fluent and other solvers, this feature automates the setup of design of experiments (DoE) and optimization studies without requiring users to leave their primary simulation interface.
- Sensitivity Analysis: Automatically identifies which input parameters have the most significant impact on your design performance, allowing engineering teams to focus resources on the variables that truly matter.
- Robustness Evaluation: Verifies design stability by simulating real-world uncertainties, such as manufacturing tolerances and material inconsistencies, ensuring the final product remains reliable under varying conditions.
- Open Process Integration: Connects seamlessly with a wide range of external tools including Excel, MATLAB, Python, and various CAD/CAE platforms, enabling a unified workflow that transcends individual software silos.
- Web App Generation: Converts complex engineering workflows into accessible, browser-based applications, allowing non-experts to run standardized simulations and review results without needing deep technical knowledge of the underlying solvers.
Use Cases
Automotive and aerospace engineers frequently utilize this platform to reduce vehicle weight while maintaining structural integrity, running thousands of automated variants to find the perfect balance. It is also essential for electronics designers who need to optimize thermal management systems in printed circuit boards (PCBs) by analyzing how minor geometric changes affect heat dissipation across the entire assembly.
By combining advanced AI-driven metamodeling with industry-leading simulation capabilities, ANSYS optiSLang provides a distinct advantage for organizations looking to accelerate product development cycles on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.
Version 2025 R2 — July 2025
- Added direct optimization capabilities enabling users to perform basic design exploration and metamodeling with up to 10 parameters directly within Ansys solvers.
- Introduced PyoptiSLang v1.0 to consolidate all connectors into a unified environment, enhancing algorithmic capabilities and automation potential.
- Enhanced the optiSLang AI+ add-on with advanced MOP (Metamodel of Optimal Prognosis) signal competition, allowing for automatic selection of optimal signal results in complex scenarios like crash tests.
- Expanded interoperability by adding new connectors and export options for Ansys ConceptEV, Ansys Thermal Desktop, and the Ansys SimAI platform.
- Integrated the Ansys Engineering Copilot AI assistant directly into the user interface to provide real-time guidance and accelerate workflow setup.
