Altair acquires Metrics Design Automation to combine DSim simulator with Silicon Debug Tools for advanced simulation in EDA and semiconductor sectors.

Altair, a global tech firm, is acquiring Metrics Design Automation, a Canadian SaaS provider of semiconductor electronic functional simulation and design verification. The acquisition aims to combine Metrics' DSim simulator with Altair's Silicon Debug Tools, creating a world-class, advanced simulation environment in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and semiconductor sectors. The deal will offer flexible deployment options and pricing based on usage, with DSim accessible through Altair One, the company's cloud innovation gateway, and for desktop download.