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Simulation Software Market Report by Component (Software, Service), Deployment (On-premises, Cloud-based), End Use (Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Others), and Region 2024-2032

August 2024 | 140 pages | ID: S6BDC3A4E8C5EN
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The global simulation software market size reached US$ 14.9 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 40.1 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% during 2024-2032. The market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for efficient software solutions, growing need to minimize production expenses and training costs, rising focus on operational optimization and decision-making procedures, and stringent safety and environmental regulations.

Simulation Software Market Analysis:
  • Major Market Drivers: Significant technological advancements, increasing demand for education and training, and extensive research and development (R&D) in the automotive sector are driving the simulation software market growth.
  • Key Market Trends: increasing product demand across numerous industries and rapid market expansion and global reach are some key market trends.
  • Geographical Trends: Asia Pacific holds the largest market shares due to increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as AI. While North America follows owing to its increasing investments in collaborations and training services.
  • Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market players in the simulation software industry include Altair Engineering Inc., Ansys Inc., Autodesk Inc., Bentley Systems Incorporated, Dassault Syst?mes, PTC Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., Siemens AG, Simul8 Corporation, The AnyLogic Company, The MathWorks Inc., among many others.
  • Challenges and Opportunities: Rapid shift toward competency-based training in healthcare and emphasizing on non-technical skills are some of the challenges of this industry. Opportunities include immersive and realistic learning experience.
Simulation Software Market Trends:

Increasing Product Adoption in Optimization of Electric Vehicles

One of the most important market drivers is the growing use of simulation software to improve the performance of electric and driverless vehicles. This trend is further fueled by the rising adoption of autonomous and electric vehicles. According to the International Energy Agency, more than 10 million electric cars were on the roads globally by 2020. Advanced simulation tools are becoming increasingly important as the automobile industry moves toward electric and autonomous technologies to enhance vehicle performance, safety, and design. Key players are adopting simulation software to simulate numerous scenarios, including test functionalities and safety of electric vehicles.

Rising Adoption of Simulation Tools in Aerospace and Defense Industries

Simulation technologies are being extensively used by the aerospace and defense industry and other industries to improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Governments across the globe are investing heavily in their defense and aerospace sectors, for instance, in accordance with the restrictions enacted by Congress under the Financial Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration sent a planned Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal of $849.8 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD) to Congress on March 11, 2024. The demand for reduced risk, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced performance is what is driving its adoption.

Increasing Potential for Simulation-Assisted Digital Twins

Another major driver of the simulation software market is the development of digital twins supported by simulation. For instance, with the use of real-time sensor inputs, engineers can construct digital twins of physical assets using the simulation-based software program of Ansys Digital Twin. The behavior and experience of the real assets are mirrored in these virtual representations, or 'digital twins,' which enable predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and enhanced product performance. Businesses can build virtual copies of real assets or processes using digital twins, which are made possible by simulation software. This allows for real-time monitoring, analysis, and optimization. The potential for predictive maintenance, performance optimization, and operational efficiency is enormous with this technology. Companies are using digital twins to increase overall operational effectiveness, spur innovation, and improve decision-making.

Simulation Software Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on component, deployment, and end use.

Breakup by Component:
  • Software
  • Service
Software accounts for the majority of the market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component. This includes software and service. According to the report, software represented the largest segment.

Software is essential to allow simulation capabilities across a wide range of industries, thus making the largest portion of the simulation software market. The foundation of simulation tools is software, which offers the user interfaces, modeling capabilities, and algorithms required to efficiently build, run, and analyze simulations. The growing use of simulation software for R&D, operational optimization, and product design highlights the role that software plays in propelling the development and functionality of simulation tools, making it the most important and largest market category. One simulation software company that has updated and improved its software to enhance functionality and meet user demands is Dassault Systems, known for widely for its CATIA software suite.

Breakup by Deployment:
  • On-premises
  • Cloud-based
On-premises holds the largest share of the industry

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the deployment have also been provided in the report. This includes on-premises and cloud-based. According to the report, accounted for the largest market share.

The on-premise deployment strategy accounts for the largest share of the simulation software industry due to a number of factors. To maintain direct control over their data and infrastructure, large enterprises, many of which have intricate IT infrastructures and strict data security requirements prefer on-premise solutions. IT offers a sense of security and compliance, therefore making this market segment in the lead.

Breakup by End Use:
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Others
Automotive represents the leading market segment

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use. This includes aerospace and defense, electrical and electronics, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and others. According to the report, automotive represented the largest segment.

To meet consumer demands for high-performance and creative automobiles while maintaining compliance with strict laws, automotive firms rely extensively on simulation software to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of their vehicles. As per the INDIA BRAND EQUITY FOUNDATION (IBEF), the automotive industry in developing nations such as India is growing at a considerable rate, thereby posing a positive future for simulation software market. In November 2023, the total passenger vehicles manufactured in India was 2.22 million units. The ongoing emphasis of the industry on R&D and the requirement for quick technical breakthroughs help to reinforce its position as the market leader for simulation software.

Breakup by Regional:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
North America leads the market, accounting for the largest simulation software market share

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America represents the largest regional market for simulation software.

The market for simulation software is dominated by North America for a number of important reasons. The superior technological infrastructure of the region, the widespread use of simulation tools in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, and the substantial investments made in research and development are the reasons behind its strong position. The dominant position of North America in the simulation software industry is further supported by the presence of significant players in the region. Altair Engineering Inc., Dassault Systemes, Autodesk, Inc., and ANSYS, Inc. are a few of the major North American players. These businesses are at the forefront of innovation, providing state-of-the-art simulation solutions that meet a variety of industrial demands and stimulate regional market expansion.

Competitive Landscape:
  • The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the major market players in the simulation software industry include Altair Engineering Inc., Ansys Inc., Autodesk Inc., Bentley Systems Incorporated, Dassault Syst?mes, PTC Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., Siemens AG, Simul8 Corporation, The AnyLogic Company, The MathWorks Inc.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
  • To improve their standing in the business, major simulation software firms including Siemens AG, ANSYS Inc., Dassault Systemes, Autodesk Inc., and Altair Engineering Inc. are aggressively growing the range of solutions they offer. To improve the functionality of their platforms, these industry giants are investing in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cloud computing, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Through the implementation of tactics including joint ventures, alliances, mergers, and acquisitions, these businesses are growing their market share and meeting the changing demands of different sectors. Siemens, for instance, has been modeling factories for businesses such as Electrolux in order to improve operational efficiency.
Simulation Software Market News:
  • Feb 2024: Dassault Systemes announced its collaboration with BMW Group to establish vehicle development programs with increased efficiency. This partnership resulted in the development of an industry-ready, process-oriented solution for stamping die design and stamped sheet metal component definition.
  • 2024: ANSYS Optics enhances simulation capabilities for optics and photonics designers. The release includes new features for high-efficiency multiscale optics simulation and analysis, including metalens simulation, streamlined straylight analysis, and compatibility with other Ansys products.
Key Questions Answered in This Report

1. What was the size of the global simulation software market in 2023?

2. What is the expected growth rate of the global simulation software market during 2024-2032?

3. What are the key factors driving the global simulation software market?

4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global simulation software market?

5. What is the breakup of the global simulation software market based on the component?

6. What is the breakup of the global simulation software market based on the deployment?

7. What is the breakup of the global simulation software market based on the end use?

8. What are the key regions in the global simulation software market?

9. Who are the key players/companies in the global simulation software market?
1 PREFACE

2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
  2.3.1 Primary Sources
  2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
  2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 INTRODUCTION

4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 GLOBAL SIMULATION SOFTWARE MARKET

5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast

6 MARKET BREAKUP BY COMPONENT

6.1 Software
  6.1.1 Market Trends
  6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Service
  6.2.1 Market Trends
  6.2.2 Market Forecast

7 MARKET BREAKUP BY DEPLOYMENT

7.1 On-premises
  7.1.1 Market Trends
  7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Cloud-based
  7.2.1 Market Trends
  7.2.2 Market Forecast

8 MARKET BREAKUP BY END USE

8.1 Automotive
  8.1.1 Market Trends
  8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Aerospace and Defense
  8.2.1 Market Trends
  8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Electrical and Electronics
  8.3.1 Market Trends
  8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Industrial Manufacturing
  8.4.1 Market Trends
  8.4.2 Market Forecast
8.5 Healthcare
  8.5.1 Market Trends
  8.5.2 Market Forecast
8.6 Others
  8.6.1 Market Trends
  8.6.2 Market Forecast

9 MARKET BREAKUP BY REGION

9.1 North America
  9.1.1 United States
    9.1.1.1 Market Trends
    9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
  9.1.2 Canada
    9.1.2.1 Market Trends
    9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Asia-Pacific
  9.2.1 China
    9.2.1.1 Market Trends
    9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.2 Japan
    9.2.2.1 Market Trends
    9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.3 India
    9.2.3.1 Market Trends
    9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.4 South Korea
    9.2.4.1 Market Trends
    9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.5 Australia
    9.2.5.1 Market Trends
    9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.6 Indonesia
    9.2.6.1 Market Trends
    9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
  9.2.7 Others
    9.2.7.1 Market Trends
    9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Europe
  9.3.1 Germany
    9.3.1.1 Market Trends
    9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.2 France
    9.3.2.1 Market Trends
    9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.3 United Kingdom
    9.3.3.1 Market Trends
    9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.4 Italy
    9.3.4.1 Market Trends
    9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.5 Spain
    9.3.5.1 Market Trends
    9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.6 Russia
    9.3.6.1 Market Trends
    9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
  9.3.7 Others
    9.3.7.1 Market Trends
    9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Latin America
  9.4.1 Brazil
    9.4.1.1 Market Trends
    9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
  9.4.2 Mexico
    9.4.2.1 Market Trends
    9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
  9.4.3 Others
    9.4.3.1 Market Trends
    9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Middle East and Africa
  9.5.1 Market Trends
  9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
  9.5.3 Market Forecast

10 SWOT ANALYSIS

10.1 Overview
10.2 Strengths
10.3 Weaknesses
10.4 Opportunities
10.5 Threats

11 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

12 PORTERS FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

12.1 Overview
12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
12.4 Degree of Competition
12.5 Threat of New Entrants
12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 PRICE ANALYSIS

14 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

14.1 Market Structure
14.2 Key Players
14.3 Profiles of Key Players
  14.3.1 Altair Engineering Inc.
    14.3.1.1 Company Overview
    14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.1.3 Financials
  14.3.2 Ansys Inc.
    14.3.2.1 Company Overview
    14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.2.3 Financials
    14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.3 Autodesk Inc.
    14.3.3.1 Company Overview
    14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.3.3 Financials
    14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.4 Bentley Systems Incorporated
    14.3.4.1 Company Overview
    14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
  14.3.5 Dassault Syst?mes
    14.3.5.1 Company Overview
    14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.5.3 Financials
    14.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.6 PTC Inc.
    14.3.6.1 Company Overview
    14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.6.3 Financials
    14.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.7 Rockwell Automation Inc.
    14.3.7.1 Company Overview
    14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.7.3 Financials
    14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.8 Siemens AG
    14.3.8.1 Company Overview
    14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
    14.3.8.3 Financials
    14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
  14.3.9 Simul8 Corporation
    14.3.9.1 Company Overview
    14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
  14.3.10 The AnyLogic Company
    14.3.10.1 Company Overview
    14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
  14.3.11 The MathWorks Inc.
    14.3.11.1 Company Overview
    14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Global: Simulation Software Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
Table 2: Global: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Breakup by Component (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 3: Global: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Breakup by Deployment (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 4: Global: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 5: Global: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Table 6: Global: Simulation Software Market: Competitive Structure
Table 7: Global: Simulation Software Market: Key Players

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Global: Simulation Software Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2018-2023
Figure 3: Global: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2024-2032
Figure 4: Global: Simulation Software Market: Breakup by Component (in %), 2023
Figure 5: Global: Simulation Software Market: Breakup by Deployment (in %), 2023
Figure 6: Global: Simulation Software Market: Breakup by End Use (in %), 2023
Figure 7: Global: Simulation Software Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 8: Global: Simulation Software (Software) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 9: Global: Simulation Software (Software) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 10: Global: Simulation Software (Service) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 11: Global: Simulation Software (Service) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 12: Global: Simulation Software (On-premises) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 13: Global: Simulation Software (On-premises) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 14: Global: Simulation Software (Cloud-based) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 15: Global: Simulation Software (Cloud-based) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 16: Global: Simulation Software (Automotive) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 17: Global: Simulation Software (Automotive) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 18: Global: Simulation Software (Aerospace and Defense) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 19: Global: Simulation Software (Aerospace and Defense) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 20: Global: Simulation Software (Electrical and Electronics) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 21: Global: Simulation Software (Electrical and Electronics) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 22: Global: Simulation Software (Industrial Manufacturing) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 23: Global: Simulation Software (Industrial Manufacturing) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 24: Global: Simulation Software (Healthcare) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 25: Global: Simulation Software (Healthcare) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 26: Global: Simulation Software (Other End Uses) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 27: Global: Simulation Software (Other End Uses) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 28: North America: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 29: North America: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 30: United States: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 31: United States: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 32: Canada: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 33: Canada: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 34: Asia-Pacific: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 35: Asia-Pacific: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 36: China: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 37: China: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 38: Japan: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 39: Japan: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 40: India: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 41: India: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 42: South Korea: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 43: South Korea: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 44: Australia: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 45: Australia: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 46: Indonesia: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 47: Indonesia: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 48: Others: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 49: Others: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 50: Europe: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 51: Europe: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 52: Germany: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 53: Germany: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 54: France: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 55: France: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 56: United Kingdom: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 57: United Kingdom: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 58: Italy: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 59: Italy: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 60: Spain: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 61: Spain: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 62: Russia: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 63: Russia: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 64: Others: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 65: Others: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 66: Latin America: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 67: Latin America: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 68: Brazil: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 69: Brazil: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 70: Mexico: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 71: Mexico: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 72: Others: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 73: Others: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 74: Middle East and Africa: Simulation Software Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 75: Middle East and Africa: Simulation Software Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2023
Figure 76: Middle East and Africa: Simulation Software Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 77: Global: Simulation Software Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 78: Global: Simulation Software Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 79: Global: Simulation Software Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis


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