As the global economy increasingly relies on complex simulations to drive innovation in industries such as automotive and aerospace, a new partnership between LightSolver and Ansys is poised to revolutionize the field of computer-aided engineering (CAE) by harnessing the power of laser-based computing.

This breakthrough collaboration promises to significantly accelerate simulations, enabling faster product development cycles, more accurate design insights, and reduced costs for companies that rely on multiphysics simulations, such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA).

With the potential to shorten simulation times from hours, days, or even weeks to near real-time, this technology has far-reaching implications for industries that require rapid and precise modeling, including transport scheduling, supply chain optimization, financial risk management, and climate simulations.

As high-performance computing (HPC) continues to evolve, the integration of LightSolver’s all-optical Laser Processing Unit (LPU) with Ansys’ leading simulation software is set to redefine the boundaries of computational power, paving the way for unprecedented advances in fields that were previously constrained by the limitations of classical computing.

Revolutionizing Computational Simulations: The Partnership Between LightSolver and Ansys

In the realm of computational simulations, speed and accuracy are paramount. The ability to process complex calculations quickly and efficiently can be a game-changer for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and finance. Recently, LightSolver, a pioneer in laser-based computing, announced a partnership with Ansys, a leading provider of engineering simulation software. This collaboration aims to accelerate simulations for various industries by integrating LightSolver’s innovative technology with Ansys’ LS-DYNA nonlinear dynamics structural simulation software.

Computational simulations play a vital role in the development and optimization of products in various industries. Multiphysics simulations, such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA), are used to model complex systems and predict their behavior under different conditions. However, these simulations often require massive amounts of computations, involving billions of grid points across many time steps. As a result, they can take hours, days, or even weeks to complete, slowing down product development cycles and increasing costs.

LightSolver’s all-optical Laser Processing Unit (LPU) offers a revolutionary solution to this problem. By leveraging laser interactions, the LPU can compute large and complex problems faster and more efficiently than traditional high-performance computing (HPC) systems. The LPU processes at the speed of light, making it ideally suited for computations that require massive amounts of iterations, such as optimization problems and simulations.

The partnership between LightSolver and Ansys aims to integrate LightSolver’s technology with Ansys’ LS-DYNA software to accelerate simulations for automotive, aerospace, and other industries. The collaboration has already shown promising results, with successful tests demonstrating the ability to shorten product development cycles and deliver more accurate design insights.

In the cases tested, LightSolver successfully optimized sparse matrix reordering within the Ansys LS-DYNA solver, reducing the amount of computation required and ultimately enabling faster run times. This optimization is crucial for multiphysics simulations, which often involve complex systems with billions of grid points.

LightSolver is a company founded by physicists Dr. Ruti Ben-Shlomi and Dr. Chene Tradonsky from the world-renowned Weizmann Institute. The company is developing an all-optical supercomputer capable of solving complex and large computational problems at the speed of light. With a team comprising over two-thirds physics, math, and computer science PhDs, LightSolver has secured investment from prominent venture capital firms and received a €12.5M grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to advance its all-optical supercomputer.

The partnership between LightSolver and Ansys marks the beginning of a new era in computational simulations. By harnessing the power of laser-based computing, industries can accelerate simulations, improve accuracy, and reduce costs. As this technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see significant advancements in fields such as automotive, aerospace, finance, and climate modeling. With its innovative solution and collaboration with leading industry players, LightSolver is poised to revolutionize the world of computational simulations.