Tech Tip Tuesday: Transform Your Photonics Workflow with Ansys Cloud Burst Compute™ for Lumerical FDTD Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of large-scale photonics simulations? With the recent launch of Ansys Cloud Burst Compute™ for Lumerical FDTD™, you can tap into powerful, cloud-based CPU and GPU resources—without the hassle of IT setup or hardware management. What Makes Cloud Burst Compute for Lumerical FDTD a Game-Changer? ◾On-Demand High-Performance Computing: Submit jobs directly from the Ansys Lumerical FDTD desktop application—available on both Windows and Linux. No #HPC or IT expertise required; Ansys handles the cloud infrastructure so that you can focus on innovation. ◾Flexible and Scalable: Your company’s Ansys Cloud plan gives access to a pool of compute credits for designated users. Need more power? Purchase extra credits anytime to ensure your simulations never hit a bottleneck. ◾Seamless Workflow Integration: Launch single simulations or sweeps with a few clicks. The intuitive Job Submission panel enables you to select resources, estimate costs, monitor progress, and automatically download results—streamlining the entire #simulation life cycle. ◾Full Control and Transparency: The Job Manager window displays real-time status updates, progress bars, and lets you stop monitoring or download results manually via the Ansys Engineering Portal. Credit usage and job history are easily tracked for efficient resource management. ◾Simple Onboarding: Sign in securely with your Ansys account right from the #FDTD interface or Optics Launcher. Your company administrator manages access and credits through the Ansys Admin Portal. Quick Start Example: Your First #GPU Simulation in the #Cloud 1️⃣Open your project in Ansys Lumerical FDTD 2025 R1.3. 2️⃣Navigate to the “FDTD” Tab, select “GPU,” and choose “Burst” in the “Run Simulation” group. 3️⃣Click “Run,” log in to your Ansys account, and ensure you have sufficient credits. 4️⃣Use the Job Submission panel to review settings and submit your simulation. 5️⃣Monitor job status and download results automatically when complete. Whether you’re running single jobs or parameter sweeps, the process is designed for maximum efficiency and ease of use. Ready to see Ansys Cloud Burst Compute for Lumerical FDTD in action? Join us for a virtual deep dive session on November 20, where you will learn best practices, advanced configuration tips, and integrated workflows for launching, monitoring, and retrieving simulation results. The session includes an extended live Q&A session allowing you to connect directly with Ansys #photonics experts. Ansys Optics Deep Dive: Accelerate Photonics with Ansys Cloud Burst Compute November 20 / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EST) Spaces are limited, so register now to be among the first to master cloud-powered photonics simulations: https://ansys.me/4r23rah #AnsysBurstCompute