Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced the launch of Keysight Assembly, a virtual process simulation solution for manufacturing companies. The software allows engineers to identify assembly issues during development phases before they become production problems.

The solution enables engineers to simulate shop-floor processes including part positioning, clamping, and joining through guided workflows that do not require finite element modeling expertise. Engineers can assess distortion and dimensional risks earlier than traditional physical prototyping methods.

Keysight Assembly integrates with the company's existing stamping simulation software, allowing engineers to transfer stamped-part data from forming through assembly stages. The integration connects separate manufacturing development stages into a single workflow.

The software was developed in collaboration with automotive original equipment manufacturer partners. According to the press release, late-stage assembly failures represent a significant cost issue in automotive and industrial manufacturing, with recalls and warranty claims costing major U.S. automakers billions of dollars.

"Engineers know the frustration of discovering distortion only after parts are on the shop floor," said Mathilde Chabin, Director of Product Management for Virtual Manufacturing at Keysight. "Traditional tools stop at part-level analysis and don't reflect how assemblies are actually built."

The solution targets automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors where assembly defects often surface during physical build stages rather than earlier development phases. The software aims to reduce reliance on trial-and-error approaches and shorten production timelines.