What is Ansys SPEOS 2025 R2?
Ansys SPEOS 2025 R2 is the latest release of Ansys SPEOS, a state-of-the-art optical simulation software focused on illumination, optics, and optical performance analysis. Integrated within the Ansys ecosystem, it enables engineers to design, simulate, and optimize light-based systems for applications in automotive lighting, aerospace, consumer electronics, and photonics. This version, part of the broader Ansys 2025 R2 suite released on July 29, 2025, emphasizes enhanced performance through cloud integration, AI assistance, and seamless interoperability with tools like Ansys Zemax OpticStudio and Ansys Lumerical. SPEOS leverages GPU acceleration and advanced ray-tracing for realistic simulations, helping reduce prototyping costs and time.
SPEOS 2025 R2 introduces AI-driven workflows via Ansys Engineering Copilot, a virtual assistant that provides real-time guidance, documentation, and troubleshooting directly within the interface. It supports multiphysics coupling with other Ansys tools for comprehensive system-level analysis.
Key Features of Ansys SPEOS 2025 R2
This release prioritizes speed, accuracy, and usability for complex optical designs. Below is a summary of standout enhancements:
| Feature | Description | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Burst Compute | Enables on-demand scaling of simulations to Ansys cloud resources for handling large-scale ray-tracing tasks without local hardware limits. | Accelerates computation by up to 10x for high-fidelity scenes; ideal for iterative designs in ADAS or aerospace lighting. |
| glTF Import | Supports import of glTF (GL Transmission Format) files for 3D scenes, textures, and materials directly into SPEOS. | Enhances realism in virtual prototyping; streamlines integration with Unity or Unreal Engine for AR/VR optics validation. |
| Advanced Lens Design Tools | Includes TIR (Total Internal Reflection)-compatible inner faces for lens modeling, plus improved freeform optics and reflector design for automotive signals (e.g., CHMSL reflectors). | Enables precise control over light distribution; reduces light loss and improves efficiency in LED-based systems. |
| Ansys Engineering Copilot Integration | AI-powered assistant for workflow automation, error detection, and optimization suggestions within SPEOS. | Boosts productivity by 20-30%; accessible for non-experts while aiding complex photonic troubleshooting. |
| Seamless Exports from Zemax OpticStudio | Direct export of sequential and non-sequential components (e.g., metalens designs) to SPEOS for full-system simulation. | Shortens design cycles; supports metasurface and diffractive optics with faster metalens Fast Mode simulations. |
| GPU Acceleration Enhancements | Expanded support for broadband sources with frequency-dependent profiles and improved dispersive material handling. | Near-linear speed scaling on GPUs; better convergence for waveguides and photonic structures. |
