Nvidia to accelerate Siemens chip-design tools using its GPUs

At CES 2026, Nvidia unveiled its strategic collaboration with Siemens to enhance the performance of Siemens' electronic design automation (EDA) software by leveraging Nvidia's powerful GPUs. This partnership aims to expedite the chip design process, a critical aspect of technology development in today's digital landscape. As the complexity of computer chips increases, with features shrinking and transistor counts soaring, the demand for more robust computational capabilities has never been greater. The initiative not only focuses on accelerating chip development but also on creating advanced digital replicas, or digital twins, of chips and entire server racks. This innovation will allow engineers to thoroughly test and validate functionality before physical production begins. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating, "Our close partnership is driven by the vision of developing the Vera Rubin as a digital twin in the future." This approach signifies a transformative leap in how chip designs are conceived and tested, potentially reshaping the industry landscape.