The industry is required to innovate at a much faster rate than before...

Ansys solutions supports global aerospace and defence companies in their digital transformation journey to accelerate innovative leaps, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. As Indian defence companies are also bolstering into innovation, Steve Bleymaier, Brig Gen (USAF Retd.), CTO for Aerospace & Defense at Ansys talks with Vishal Kashyap, Managing Editor, Aviation World about how existing infrastructure and operation setups can be utilised to their maximum potential by using digitisation. Steve Bleymaier has served in the US Air Force for 28 years and in 2019, he transitioned to being a civilian in the workforce and began a consultancy firm to advise on aircraft sustainment and logistics. Excerpts...

- Vishal Kashyap

What are the initiatives offered by Ansys to provide support to global aerospace and defence customers?

Engineering simulation is transforming aviation by reducing costs across the entire product lifecycle, accelerating the development of future aircraft systems that are safer and more sustainable, and extending its reach from design and development to the optimization of operations and maintenance. Ansys simulation solutions help accelerate modernization and optimize the life cycle of both aerospace and defense technology from the microchip to the mission. Delivering advanced capabilities more quickly enables A&D leaders to stay ahead of threats. Ansys is working in 5 key areas to support its global Aerospace and Defence customers, namely Digital Engineering, Autonomous System Development, Spectrum Operations, Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems, and Safety, Security&Reliability.

Tell us about the digital transformation steps taken to accelerate innovative leaps, reduce costs, and mitigate the risks of your customers.