Synopsys Shares Framework for Optimizing Manufacturing Processes

Synopsys, Inc., teaming up with technical collaborators at Microsoft Ignite, has unveiled a simulation-driven framework for optimizing manufacturing processes in real time. According to Synopsys, the framework was first deployed by Krones, a company dedicated to integrated packaging and bottling line systems, and used to create a physically accurate virtual assembly line with optimization outputs accounting for variables, such as bottle shape, liquid viscosity, and fill level.

Synopsys' GPU-accelerated, cloud-native simulation solver is transforming a business challenge by slashing simulation workloads from 3-4 hours to less than 5 minutes. OpenUSD is key to this solution, nabling interoperability across computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools and platforms.

Ansys Apex Channel Partner CADFEM Germany GmbH customized the Ansys Fluent solver settings for Krones' needs. Leveraging Omniverse libraries, the Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure accelerated cloud computing solution, and SoftServe's system integration and deployment expertise, the Krones engineering team viewed these near real-time simulation results within a digital twin of a full factory floor.

Key benefits include:

• Real-time scenario comparison and optimization, enabling immediate adjustments and data-driven decision-making
• Smarter resource allocation
• Enhanced collaboration between engineering, operations, and R&D teams with faster feedback loops

The framework builds on Synopsys' integration of OpenUSD-based Omniverse libraries and technologies, establishing a foundation for a wide variety of simulation-driven, custom-built applications across industries. 

"For manufacturers, the ability to optimize dynamic processes in real-time has been a massive challenge, as traditional, high-fidelity simulation is often too slow to be practical for immediate factory-floor decisions," says Rev Lebaredian, vice president of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at NVIDIA. "By integrating Synopsys' accelerated physics solvers and NVIDIA Omniverse libraries on the Microsoft Azure cloud, this open framework allows manufacturers to simulate entire factory floors, test scenarios, and optimize operations in real time without disrupting physical systems."

"It's remarkable what can be accomplished when working with technology partners who share a relentless focus on solving customer challenges," says Prith Banerjee, senior vice president of Simulation & Analysis Incubation at Synopsys. "This framework is a testament to how cross-industry collaboration and open ecosystem partnerships are reshaping the future of industrial innovation. It marks a major step toward scalable, intelligent simulation-driven applications that will be pivotal to ushering in the next phase of digital transformation."

"Microsoft Azure provides the high-performance cloud foundation manufacturers need to unlock the full potential of AI and simulation," says Dayan Rodriguez, corporate vice president, Manufacturing and Mobility at Microsoft.

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