Synopsys Showcases AI-Driven Automotive Engineering at CES 2026

Jan 27, 2026
Synopsys presented its AI-driven and software-defined automotive engineering solutions at CES 2026, highlighting partnerships with major industry players and advancements in virtualization and simulation technologies.

Synopsys showcased its AI-driven and software-defined automotive engineering solutions at CES 2026, announced in a press release. The company highlighted how its technologies accelerate innovation from systems to silicon and support over 90% of the top 100 automotive suppliers in boosting engineering productivity and system performance.

Key highlights include Synopsys' collaboration with the FIA to enhance single-seater safety standards, the integration of the Samsung ISOCELL Auto 1H1 automotive image sensor into Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors software, and the use of Synopsys Virtualizer Developer Kits to enable system bring-up within days of silicon availability.

Synopsys also emphasized the role of virtualization in improving automotive profitability and reducing engineering complexity. The company has partnered with several industry leaders, including Arbe Robotics, Audi, and Samsung, to advance automotive safety and performance through simulation and AI-driven design. Additional collaborations with Arm, IPG Automotive, and Texas Instruments aim to accelerate vehicle time to market and improve software quality.

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