Keysight Bolsters Design Software Portfolio with Synopsys, Ansys Acquisitions
Keysight Technologies, Inc., an S&P 500 company specialising in design, emulation, and test solutions, has bolstered its design engineering software portfolio. The company recently acquired the Optical Solutions Group from Synopsys, Inc., and PowerArtist from Ansys, Inc., expanding its system-level simulation capabilities.
The acquisitions, completed around October 17, 2025, bring a wealth of expertise and tools to Keysight. The Optical Solutions Group, which includes products like CODE V, LightTools, LucidShape, ImSym, and RSoft, strengthens Keysight's offerings in optics and photonics. Meanwhile, PowerArtist, a pre-synthesis power analysis tool, enhances Keysight's RTL design-for-power platform. Both acquisitions are backed by a world-class team of engineers and scientists, ensuring a seamless transition.
Niels Faché, Senior Vice President of Keysight's Design Engineering Software, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisitions, stating they enhance system-level simulation capabilities. Keysight serves a broad range of markets, including communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics.
Keysight Technologies' acquisition of the Optical Solutions Group and PowerArtist expands its design engineering software portfolio and computer-aided engineering capabilities. The company continues to deliver market-leading solutions to its diverse customer base. For more information, contact Andrea Mueller (Americas / Europe) at [email protected] or Fusako Dohi (Asia) at [email protected], or reach out to Investor Relations at [email protected].
