Sumitomo Riko Leverages Ansys AI Technology to Accelerate Simulation Over 10x for Automotive Component Design and Manufacturing
Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) Ansys SimAI platform is being used by Sumitomo Riko to accelerate simulation for automotive component design and manufacturing.
Key outcomes include simulation speedups over 10x versus traditional methods and AI models that predict performance in under five minutes, saving more than one hour per new design. The workflow eliminates the need for parametrized geometry and targets tasks like anti-vibration design, battery cooling, magnetic analysis, and heat transfer.
Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) la piattaforma Ansys SimAI viene utilizzata da Sumitomo Riko per accelerare la simulazione nella progettazione e fabbricazione di componenti automobilistici.
Gli esiti chiave includono aumenti della velocità di simulazione superiori a 10x rispetto ai metodi tradizionali e modelli AI che prevedono le prestazioni in meno di cinque minuti, risparmiando più di un’ora per ogni nuovo progetto. Il flusso di lavoro elimina la necessità di geometria parametrizzata e mira a compiti come progettazione anti-vibrazione, raffreddamento della batteria, analisi magnetica e trasferimento di calore.
Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) la plataforma Ansys SimAI es utilizada por Sumitomo Riko para acelerar la simulación en el diseño y fabricación de componentes automotrices.
Los resultados clave incluyen aceleraciones de simulación de más de 10x en comparación con métodos tradicionales y modelos de IA que predicen el rendimiento en menos de cinco minutos, ahorrando más de una hora por cada nuevo diseño. El flujo de trabajo elimina la necesidad de geometría parametrizada y se orienta a tareas como diseño anti-vibración, enfriamiento de baterías, análisis magnético y transferencia de calor.
Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) Ansys SimAI 플랫폼은 자동차 부품 설계 및 제조를 위한 시뮬레이션을 가속화하기 위해 Sumitomo Riko에 의해 사용되고 있습니다.
주요 결과로 전통적 방법 대비 시뮬레이션 속도가 10배 이상 증가하고, 성능을 5분 이내에 예측하는 AI 모델이 있으며, 새로운 설계당 1시간 이상 절약합니다. 이 워크플로우는 매개변수화된 기하학의 필요성을 제거하고, 진동 방지 설계, 배터리 냉각, 자기장 분석 및 열 전달과 같은 작업을 목표로 합니다.
Synopsys (NASDAQ : SNPS) La plateforme Ansys SimAI est utilisée par Sumitomo Riko pour accélérer la simulation dans la conception et la fabrication de composants automobiles.
Les résultats clés incluent des accélérations de simulation de plus de 10x par rapport aux méthodes traditionnelles et des modèles d’IA qui prédisent les performances en moins de cinq minutes, économisant plus d'une heure par nouveau design. Le flux de travail élimine le besoin de géométrie paramétrée et vise des tâches telles que la conception anti-vibration, le refroidissement des batteries, l’analyse magnétique et le transfert de chaleur.
Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) Die Ansys SimAI-Plattform wird von Sumitomo Riko verwendet, um die Simulation für das Design und die Fertigung von Automobilkomponenten zu beschleunigen.
Zu den wichtigsten Ergebnissen gehören Simulationsgeschwindigkeiten von mehr als dem Zehnfachen gegenüber herkömmlichen Methoden und KI-Modellen, die die Leistung in unter fünf Minuten vorhersagen, wodurch pro neuem Entwurf mehr als eine Stunde eingespart wird. Der Workflow eliminiert die Notwendigkeit parametrischer Geometrie und zielt auf Aufgaben wie Anti-Vibrations-Design, Batteriekühlung, Magnetanalyse und Wärmeübertragung.
سينوبس (ناسداك: SNPS) منصة Ansys SimAI تُستخدم من قبل Sumitomo Riko لتسريع المحاكاة في تصميم وتصنيع مكونات السيارات.
تشمل النتائج الأساسية تسريع المحاكاة بأكثر من 10 أضعاف مقارنة بطرق تقليدية ونماذج AI التي تتنبأ بالأداء في أقل من خمس دقائق، موفرة أكثر من ساعة لكل تصميم جديد. يزيل سير العمل الحاجة إلى هندسة مُعَلمة/معاملية ويستهدف مهام مثل تصميم مضاد للاهتزاز، تبريد البطارية، التحليل المغناطيسي، ونقل الحرارة.
Synopsys（NASDAQ: SNPS） Ansys SimAI 平台正被 Sumitomo Riko 用于加速汽车组件设计与制造的仿真。
关键结果包括 仿真速度比传统方法快十倍以上，以及在 五分钟内 预测性能的 AI 模型，每个新设计节省超过一个小时。该工作流省去了参数化几何的需求，目标任务包括抗振设计、电池冷却、磁分析与传热。
- Simulation speedup of >10x versus traditional methods
- Performance predictions delivered in under five minutes
- Design time savings of >1 hour per new design
- Applies to anti-vibration, battery cooling, magnetic, heat-transfer tasks
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Sumitomo Riko adopts Ansys SimAI to speed multiphysics simulation >10x, aiming to compress design cycles and broaden PLM use.
Sumitomo Riko is applying Ansys SimAI to convert existing simulation data into fast, high-fidelity AI models that predict mechanical, thermal, and chemical behavior without parametrized geometry. This replaces long pre-processing and repeated high‑fidelity runs with sub‑five‑minute predictions, which the company reports saves over one hour per new design and speeds some rubber-bush simulations by more than
The outcome depends on the quality and coverage of legacy simulation data, model generalizability across component families, and integration into product lifecycle systems. Accuracy claims are stated as comparable to high‑fidelity simulation; independent validation against held‑out high‑fidelity runs will determine practical risk. Data governance, version control, and reproducibility will also shape how broadly teams adopt the models.
Watch for concrete deployment signals and verification milestones over the next 6–18 months: rollout across additional component classes (e.g., hoses, vibration isolators), published validation metrics versus baseline simulation, and progress integrating SimAI outputs into PLM workflows and manufacturing handoffs. The press release date is
Ansys SimAI helps engineers swiftly predict physics-based behavior — including mechanical, thermal, and chemical — across product design and manufacturing
/ Key Highlights
- Part of the Synopsys portfolio of simulation & analysis solutions, the Ansys SimAI™ platform enables Sumitomo Riko to accelerate simulation speed over 10x when compared to traditional simulation methods
- Sumitomo Riko is using SimAI to rapidly generate high-fidelity models that are easily accessible to experts and non-experts, creating a comprehensive design-to-manufacturing workflow that strengthens product lifecycle management (PLM) processes
Sumitomo Riko is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance rubber automotive components. To ensure a safe and smooth ride, engineers must understand how the various components within the system behave under extreme loads and stressors. This requires running hundreds of multiphysics simulations where pre-processing tasks, like defining geometric parameters for the model, require extensive time and simulation expertise.
To accelerate product development, Sumitomo Riko is using SimAI and previously generated data to train AI models of high-performance rubber products, such as vibration isolators and hoses, without having to parametrize the geometry. This approach delivers AI models capable of making performance predictions under five minutes — over one hour of time savings for each new design — with accuracy comparable to high-fidelity simulation.
For example, initial testing revealed that SimAI could accelerate simulation cycles over 10x when predicting the mechanical performance of certain rubber bushes — components that play a key role in reducing shock and vibration within suspension systems. This significant speedup enables faster design iterations and more efficient workflows.
"To remain at the forefront of polymer and comprehensive evaluation technology innovation, we are working to implement workflow automation capabilities across the entire product lifecycle" said Noritaka Matsuoka, head of analysis and experiment division, advanced systems R&D Center at Sumitomo Riko. "The first challenge is to promote the adoption of AI across our product development cycles. SimAI is an ideal platform to start this journey due to its robust capabilities that eliminate the need for parametrized geometries, making it easier for multiple teams to collaborate on one project."
Sumitomo Riko is also working with Ansys to implement workflow automation capabilities across product design, manufacturing, and retirement processes.
"Modern product development begins with quality data and leading simulation solutions," said Walt Hearn, senior vice president of worldwide sales and customer excellence at Ansys, part of Synopsys. "One of the biggest challenges in R&D is balancing speed and accuracy during the early design phase. Ansys AI capabilities enable lightning-fast predictions, regardless of how large or complex the computation is, so that customers can make data-driven decisions before prototyping begins."
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