Ansys and Makersite Team Up

Makersite, an artificial intelligence-enabled product lifecycle intelligence software known for its approach to managing sustainability, cost and compliance, announces a strategic partnership with Ansys. The collaboration will integrate Makersite’s solution with Ansys’ Granta software, a tool that allows materials experts and product design teams to innovate, resolve materials issues, reduce costs and validate their materials choices, the company reports.

Makersite’s platform combines AI with data from more than 140 material, process, and supplier databases to deliver real-time insights into materials and process choices made by designers, creating detailed digital twins of products and their supply chains. 

Engineers can benefit from integration between Makersite’s material databases and Ansys’ Granta software, enabling them to simulate various product iterations and scenarios without having to build a product in practice.

Product designers and engineers will be able to make informed decisions in the CAD, CAE and PLM systems regarding material properties, whilst evaluating environmental and cost impact and enhancing simulation accuracy. The partnership will provide actionable insights into the environmental and financial implications of design choices, helping companies make informed, sustainable decisions early in the development process.

“Partnering with Ansys and integrating our innovative technology offers a solution for engineers that further narrows the gap between design and sustainability,” says Neil D’Souza, CEO of Makersite. “Our partnership underscores our mission to help companies create better, more sustainable products through the power of data and digital twins.”

“Developing sustainable products requires accurate insights into multiple trade-offs early in the design process,” says Mark Hindsbo, general manager and vice president of Ansys. “By integrating Ansys’ gold standard simulation and market leading material platform with Makersite’s data-driven insights, we are providing a powerful resource for engineers and designers to innovate responsibly and meet the demands of a rapidly changing market.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.