Simulation leader recognized for quality and innovation at inaugural awards

PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2015 — (PRNewswire) —  Acknowledging its outstanding financial performance and reputation for quality and innovation, The Engineering Simulation Show recognized ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) as Company of the Year during its 2015 Engineering Simulation Awards, held in Derby, U.K. 

The Engineering Simulation Awards celebrate those companies leading the way – defining the future of simulation, and the mission critical role it plays within the product development processes of leading companies across a wide range of industries.

"Simulation has moved from a validation and verification tool to an integral part of leading companies' product development processes," said Sin Min Yap, ANSYS vice president of marketing. "By using simulation throughout the process and by simulating complete virtual prototypes of complex products, organizations around the world can be more efficient in making engineering trade-off decisions – increasing innovation and speeding products to market."

Criteria for winning the award include having a strong market presence, an outstanding reputation for quality and an innovative approach to business.

"We were delighted to award ANSYS with the prestigious award for Company of the Year 2015 in recognition of their outstanding product and service offerings, which together with a range of marketing campaigns have captured the imagination and attention of the whole industry," said Ken Davies, director of GSE Media Ltd. and organizer of the Engineering Simulation Show.

About ANSYS, Inc.
ANSYS brings clarity and insight to customers' most complex design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable engineering simulation. Our technology enables organizations ― no matter their industry ― to predict with confidence that their products will thrive in the real world. Customers trust our software to help ensure product integrity and drive business success through innovation. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs over 2700 professionals, many of them experts in engineering fields such as finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electronics and electromagnetics, embedded software, system simulation and design optimization. Headquartered south of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., ANSYS has more than 75 strategic sales locations throughout the world with a network of channel partners in 40+ countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.

ANSYS also has a strong presence on the major social channels.  To join the simulation conversation, please visit: www.ansys.com/Social@ANSYS  

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