Cadence Design Systems Acquires Invecas

Cadence Acquires Secure-IC

October 30, 2025

Cybersecurity

Cadence Design Systems has completed its acquisition of Secure-IC, a provider of embedded security IP, security evaluation tools and related services. The deal enhances Cadence’s embedded cybersecurity capabilities and positions the company to better address security and regulatory requirements across end markets such as automotive, aerospace, data center and IoT.

Cadence Design Systems Acquires Integrand Software, Inc.

February 13, 2020

Software

Cadence Design Systems has acquired Integrand Software, Inc. to integrate Integrand's EMX Method of Moments electromagnetic solver into Cadence's Virtuoso, Sigrity, Clarity and AWR offerings, strengthening Cadence's 5G RF communications capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Cadence Acquires Hexagon's Design & Engineering Business

February 26, 2026

Software

Cadence Design Systems completed the acquisition of Hexagon AB's Design & Engineering (D&E) business for approximately €2.7 billion in cash and Cadence common stock. Hexagon received ~3.2 million Cadence shares (about 30% of consideration) with the remainder in cash; the D&E business contributed roughly €265 million of revenue in 2024 and the sale is expected to produce a ~€1.4 billion gain for Hexagon. The deal expands Cadence's capabilities in physical AI, multiphysics and system-level design and analysis.

Synopsys Acquires Ansys

January 16, 2024

Software

Synopsys has acquired Ansys in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $35 billion, combining Synopsys' electronic design automation (EDA) and IP capabilities with Ansys' simulation and analysis portfolio to create an integrated "silicon-to-systems" engineering leader. The deal, announced January 16, 2024 and completed July 17, 2025, positions the combined company to deliver integrated multiphysics and EDA solutions across semiconductors, automotive, aerospace and other industries.

Infosys Acquires InSemi

May 10, 2024

Engineering Services

Infosys has completed the acquisition of InSemi, a semiconductor design and embedded services provider, strengthening its Engineering R&D capabilities. The deal brings InSemi's ~900 engineering specialists into Infosys to support its Chip-to-Cloud strategy and expand capabilities across AI, 5G, automotive, consumer electronics and other high-performance markets.

Adaptas Solutions Acquires Cadence Fluidics

December 7, 2020

Medical Devices

Adaptas Solutions, a portfolio company of Ampersand Capital Partners, has acquired Cadence Fluidics to broaden its product family of fluidic modules and custom valve solutions for life-science OEM instrument manufacturers. Cadence's manufacturing will be transitioned into Adaptas' 90,000 sq. ft. Palmer, Massachusetts campus; financial terms were not disclosed.