Ansys Minerva — Centralized Simulation Governance & Data Management

Ansys Minerva is an enterprise-level SPDM platform designed to manage the critical data, processes, and workflows of engineering simulation. It acts as a "Single Source of Truth," connecting simulation teams, data, and tools across global organizations to ensure consistency and traceability.

• Simulation Data Management: Version control, lifecycle management, and secure storage for complex simulation files (FEM, CFD, CAD) and their associated metadata.
• Process Integration & Automation: Standardize and automate simulation workflows to reduce manual data handling and ensure best practices are followed across teams.
• End-to-End Traceability: Maintain a clear digital thread from requirements to simulation results, enabling rapid impact analysis when design changes occur.

Technical Architecture & Integration

• PLM/ERP Connectivity: Seamlessly integrate with enterprise PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, Aras) and ERP software to synchronize simulation and product data.
• Vendor-Agnostic Ecosystem: Manage data and workflows from both Ansys and non-Ansys simulation tools within a unified vendor-neutral environment.
• HPC Job Management: Direct integration with High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters to monitor, submit, and manage simulation jobs globally.

Why Engineers Choose Ansys Minerva?

Minerva eliminates "dark data" by making simulation results searchable and reusable. By centralizing simulation governance, organizations can reduce lead times, improve collaboration between silos, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives.

Advanced Capabilities

• Decision Support Dashboards: Visualize simulation project status and KPI metrics to enable data-driven engineering decisions.
• Access Control & Security: Granular, role-based access control (RBAC) ensures that sensitive IP is protected across internal and external stakeholders.
• Workflow Visualization: Map complex simulation processes into repeatable, visual templates for improved organizational agility.

Deployment & Enterprise Support

Ansys Minerva is available for on-premise or cloud-based deployment, scaling from small specialized teams to global enterprises. Contact us to learn how Minerva can architect your simulation-led digital thread.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ansys Minerva?

Ansys Minerva is a Simulation Process and Data Management (SPDM) platform that centralises engineering simulation data, automates workflows, and maintains full traceability across an organisation's simulation activities creating a secure digital thread from concept design through product validation.

What is SPDM (Simulation Process and Data Management) software?

SPDM software organises simulation inputs, outputs, models, and results in a searchable, version-controlled repository. It enables engineering teams to reuse simulation knowledge, ensure compliance traceability, and maintain a single source of truth across distributed simulation environments.

How does Ansys Minerva integrate with PLM systems?

Ansys Minerva integrates with major PLM platforms to link simulation data directly to product lifecycle records, maintaining a unified digital thread across engineering and product development and ensuring simulation results are traceable to specific design versions.