PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1856126
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1856126
The global market for Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) was estimated to be worth US$ 24270 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 44840 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) refers to a suite of specialized digital tools used by engineers, designers, and architects to plan, design, simulate, and manage products, systems, and infrastructure. CAD (Computer-Aided Design) enables 2D and 3D modeling of parts and assemblies; CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) translates designs into manufacturing instructions; CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) performs simulations such as stress, thermal, and fluid analysis to optimize performance; AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) supports building and infrastructure design, including BIM and project management; and EDA (Electronic Design Automation) facilitates electronic circuit and semiconductor design, verification, and testing. Together, these software solutions streamline engineering workflows, improve accuracy, reduce costs, and accelerate product development across industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, construction, and industrial machinery.
Market Development Opportunities & Main Driving Factors
With the accelerating digital transformation of global manufacturing, construction, and electronics industries, the engineering software market is entering an unprecedented growth phase. CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, and EDA solutions play a central role in product design, manufacturing automation, structural simulation, building information management, and electronic design. The urgent need for companies to improve efficiency, shorten product development cycles, optimize resource utilization, and achieve smart manufacturing is driving rapid adoption across industries. Moreover, the integration of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, IoT, and digital twin technologies provides strong momentum for software functionality upgrades and expanded application scenarios. In sectors such as automotive, power, aerospace, semiconductors, and construction, engineering software has become a key enabler for innovation and competitive advantage.
Market Challenges, Risks, & Restraints
Despite its significant potential, the engineering software market faces several challenges. High development and maintenance costs limit adoption among small and medium enterprises; cross-platform compatibility, data integration, and software complexity increase implementation difficulty; additionally, rising skill requirements demand highly trained engineers for operation and management. Global economic fluctuations, supply chain risks, and intellectual property protection concerns may also affect growth pace. In a rapidly evolving technological environment, software providers must continuously innovate to maintain competitive advantage while addressing potential market uncertainties.
Downstream Demand Trends
End-users are increasingly seeking high-end, intelligent, and customized engineering software solutions. Automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery sectors rely heavily on CAE and EDA functions to enhance performance and reliability; the construction and infrastructure industry shows growing demand for AEC software with BIM integration and collaborative management; meanwhile, small and medium manufacturers are gradually adopting cloud-based CAD/CAM solutions to reduce costs and improve design efficiency. Overall, the wave of digital transformation, green manufacturing, and smart construction is pushing engineering software from traditional design tools toward full lifecycle solutions, with downstream users placing increasing emphasis on integration, automation, and data-driven capabilities.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA), focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA).
Market Segmentation
By Company
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
By Region
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Revenue of Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Revenue of Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.