Synopsys showcased AI‑driven automotive engineering solutions at CES 2026, announced on January 6 and 7, 2026. The platform integrates AI‑powered design automation with advanced simulation, enabling automakers and Tier‑1 suppliers to virtualize silicon and software development, predict system performance, and accelerate time‑to‑production for electric, autonomous, and connected vehicles.
The new suite delivers a 20‑60% reduction in prototyping costs and shortens release cycles, according to Synopsys. The cost savings stem from the platform’s ability to run full‑stack simulations in a virtual environment, eliminating the need for physical prototypes and allowing rapid iteration of hardware and software co‑design.
Key partners such as Arbe Robotics, Audi, and Samsung have already adopted the platform, demonstrating its commercial relevance. The partnership with Audi, for example, focuses on integrating AI‑driven perception modules into the vehicle’s safety architecture, while Arbe Robotics uses the suite to accelerate the development of its autonomous navigation stack.
The launch is part of Synopsys’ broader “silicon‑to‑systems” strategy, which was accelerated by the July 2025 acquisition of Ansys for $35 billion. The integration of Ansys’ multiphysics simulation capabilities with Synopsys’ EDA and IP portfolio is expected to deliver the first set of integrated automotive solutions in the first half of 2026, expanding the company’s footprint beyond its traditional EDA and IP businesses.
Chief Product Management Officer Ravi Subramanian said the rise of software‑defined mobility and AI in vehicles demands a foundational shift in automotive engineering. “Synopsys is empowering automakers to innovate at the pace that software‑defined, intelligent platforms require,” he said, adding that the new platform will help customers accelerate development, reduce costs, and bring next‑generation performance and safety to market faster.
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