Ansys Acquires OnScale to Expand Cloud Simulation Portfolio

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.

Ansys Acquires Phoenix Integration, Inc.

November 5, 2021

Software

Ansys acquired Phoenix Integration, Inc., the developer of the ModelCenter platform for model-based engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE), to expand its process-integration and MBSE capabilities. The acquisition, announced May 17, 2021, will broaden Ansys' solution offering by enabling multi-tool workflows and tighter integration between engineering analysis and systems models; financial terms were not disclosed.

Ansys Acquires Zemax

August 30, 2021

Software

Ansys announced a definitive agreement to acquire Zemax, a leader in optical imaging and photonics simulation software, from EQT Private Equity. The acquisition expands Ansys' optics and photonics simulation capabilities by adding Zemax's OpticStudio and related technologies; the deal was expected to close in Q4 2021 pending customary approvals.

PTC Acquires Onshape

November 1, 2019

Cloud & SaaS

PTC completed the acquisition of Onshape, a cloud-native CAD and product development SaaS platform, to accelerate PTC's transition to a SaaS delivery model and expand its cloud CAD capabilities. Onshape will operate as a SaaS business unit within PTC with Jon Hirschtick reporting to PTC's CEO.

Keysight Technologies Acquires SCALABLE Network Technologies

October 18, 2021

Cybersecurity

Keysight Technologies acquired SCALABLE Network Technologies, a Culver City–based provider of communications network simulation and modeling solutions, to augment its 5G and cybersecurity software portfolio. The deal (terms not disclosed) will integrate SCALABLE’s network digital-twin and cyber-assessment capabilities into Keysight’s offerings for commercial, government and defense customers.

Affluence Corporation to Acquire FlexiScale Technologies and Flexiant IP

January 28, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Affluence Corporation has agreed to definitive terms to acquire FlexiScale Technologies, Ltd and Flexiant IP Ltd, with definitive documents to be executed in Q1 2021. The acquisition brings edge computing Nano-Node infrastructure and cloud orchestration software into Affluence's portfolio to expand its Edge Cloud, 5G and smart city product capabilities.