ECONOMICS

ANSYS, Inc. today announced that Williams International, the leading gas turbine engine provider for the small jet aircraft industry, has extended its contract with the company for two years. ANSYS has been providing software solutions to Williams for more than two decades. Williams uses various ANSYS software tools, including ANSYS Mechanical, LS-DYNA and DesignSpace, to optimize its product development processes. Ultimately, by utilizing ANSYS leading simulation technology, ANSYS can help Williams save money on the design of their engines. "Over the years, we have come to respect ANSYS for its superior technology," said Gerry Champoux, lead design technology engineer, engineering computer sciences, Williams International. "Additionally, ANSYS has always worked with us to better meet our customers' needs. ANSYS' leading technology has helped us to accomplish this." "In the upcoming months, we will work closely with Williams to see how we can further reduce their product development costs," said Ray Boyd, North American director of sales, ANSYS, Inc. "With an important long-term customer such as Williams, we are always looking for new ways to help them be more innovative and successful."