Synopsys has announced the sale of its Optical Solutions Group (OSG) to Keysight Technologies. OSG provides design tools and services for modeling light propagation for optical product simulations and visualizations, offering products such as CODE V, LightTools, LucidShape, RSoft Photonic Device Tools, and ImSym. The sale is a necessary step to gain regulatory approval for Synopsys’ pending acquisition of Ansys, expected to close in the first half of 2025. Keysight Technologies, a provider of design, emulation, and test solutions, stated that the acquisition of OSG will expand its software simulation capabilities into optics and photonics, beyond its traditional electronics focus. Keysight is looking forward to welcoming OSG employees and addressing customer challenges in multi-physics simulations. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory reviews. Synopsys has stated this sale is not financially significant and the terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. Until the deal closes, OSG will continue to operate as part of Synopsys, focusing on customer service and innovation, to ensure a smooth transition for its team, customers, and partners.
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