Cadence Design Systems, traditionally known for its expertise in electronic design automation (EDA), is now redefining the digital twin landscape by simulating complex real-world environments — from microchips to megacities.
Leveraging its high-performance computational software and AI-driven platforms like Cadence Reality and Orion, the company has expanded its digital twin technology into sectors as diverse as healthcare, urban mobility, and data infrastructure. One standout use case? Simulating an entire city’s traffic system — including Bangalore’s — to optimize flow, reduce congestion, and enable real-time routing. These digital replicas allow planners to test “what-if” scenarios without real-world risks.
Cadence is also transforming drug discovery by modeling how drugs interact with biological cells — bypassing lengthy, expensive field trials. In partnership with NVIDIA, its digital twin capabilities now enable real-time simulations for cooling systems, chip design, and AI data centers, driving energy savings of up to 30%.
From powering India’s indigenous semiconductor push to optimizing global supply chains, Cadence’s evolution signals a future where complex systems can be safely tested, iterated, and perfected — before real-world execution.