IonQ and Ansys Partner to Integrate Quantum Computing into Engineering Simulations
Insider Brief:
- IonQ and Ansys are collaborating to bring quantum computing to the computer-aided engineering (CAE) industry, with a goal to accelerate simulations, reduce development timelines, and make high-fidelity design accessible to quantum and non-quantum experts alike.
- Ansys will leverage IonQ’s quantum computing capabilities to enhance its simulation software across various fields, including structural, optical, photonic, and electromagnetic applications, supporting next-generation product innovation.
- This partnership enables IonQ to expand into the CAE market, a significant sector in high-performance computing, while continuing to support major enterprises like Airbus and Hyundai in integrating quantum solutions.
PRESS RELEASE — IonQ, a leader in the quantum computing industry, and Ansys (Nasdaq: ANSS), have joined forces to integrate quantum computing into the $10B computer-aided engineering (CAE) industry.* Together, IonQ and Ansys aim to accelerate simulation, expand high-fidelity design exploration, and reduce product development timelines, enabling faster market entry for innovative products.
This partnership aims to make simulation accessible to both quantum experts and non-experts, with the goal of enhancing enterprise value and streamlining product development processes. Ansys solutions are used in product development across industries and account for a significant portion of all modeling and simulation in the CAE market. As IonQ’s quantum computers advance and outpace classical systems on specific tasks, integrating them with Ansys’ technology for complex simulations will open the door to new discoveries and innovations. With these advancements, Ansys will gain access to critical infrastructure to test and refine its technology in a quantum environment.
IonQ will use Ansys’ multiphysics technology — including structural, optical, photonic, and electromagnetic simulation software — to design and optimize key components for extremely scalable and performant next-generation quantum computers.
“We are excited to work with IonQ to create a new generation of quantum-based solvers that could simultaneously increase predictive accuracy and expedite simulation run time,” said Prith Banerjee, Chief Technology Officer at Ansys. “Our goal is to enable every Ansys customer to seamlessly access the power of quantum computing to accelerate innovation and get their products to market sooner. We believe that quantum computing holds tremendous benefit for the CAE market, and IonQ’s technology excels at offering solutions to complex simulation challenges that were previously out of reach for classical computers.”
“IonQ has made significant strides in demonstrating the value of quantum computing to businesses across industries, such as pharmaceuticals, finance, automotive, and aerospace,” said Ariel Braunstein, IonQ’s SVP of Products and Applications. “We believe that Ansys’ simulation software will be crucial to designing and scaling our most advanced systems. This partnership will also give IonQ broader access to the multi-billion dollar Computer-Aided Engineering market, which accounts for a substantial portion of global High-Performance Computing usage.”
IonQ also works with enterprise customers such as Airbus and Hyundai Motor to incorporate quantum solutions into their industries. To learn more about IonQ and its latest system news and business developments, visit https://ionq.com/.
*https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/computer-aided-engineering-cae-market
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. is a leader in quantum computing that delivers high-performance systems capable of solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computer, IonQ Forte, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Fast Company’s 2023 Next Big Things in Tech List and Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500
List, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com.
About Ansys
Our Mission: Powering Innovation that Drives Human Advancement
When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.