Composite Simulation Software Market by Software Type (Computer-Aided Design, Computer-Aided Engineering, and Computer-Aided Manufacturing), by End-Use Industry Type (Aerospace & Defense, Transportation, Building & Construction, Wind Energy, Marine, and Others), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World), Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2018-2023

This report, from Stratview Research, studies the global simulation software market in the composites industry over the forecast period of 2018 to 2023 and the trend period of 2012 to 2017. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities in the market.

The Simulation Software Market in the Composites Industry: Highlights

The next five years for the composite simulation software market are going to be vigorous with attractive growth opportunities in the entire ecosystem of the market. The global composite simulation software market is projected to grow at an impressive rate over the next five years to reach an estimated value of US$ 76.8 million in 2023. Increasing penetration of composites in various end-use industries including aerospace & defense and automotive, higher demand for automation and faster production processes, and increasing demand for simulation software from design to production are some of the major growth drivers of the market.

The composites industry currently accounts for a minuscule share of the total simulation software market, but is likely to be one of the fastest-growing applications in the foreseen future. All the major players are keenly showing an interest to participate in the market to capture a larger pie of the market in the foreseen future.

Composite materials are far more complex and variable than metals due to the presence of many raw materials, intermediates, and manufacturing processes. It is not easy to produce a final part by developing a right combination of different materials and processes for the first time. Also, there is a big push on the manufacturing side to streamline automation and produce high-quality composite parts faster. Machine throughput is extremely critical to maintain the growth momentum of composites in mass volume industries like transportation. Simulation software helps composite stakeholders in the designing, development, and production of composite parts more efficiently. It stimulates digitally and minimizes the risk of the expensive proposition of producing physical parts. Over the past few years, there’s been a big push to add or expand composite-focused simulation tools to existing software suites.

Aerospace and defense industry is expected to remain the largest market for simulation software in the composites industry. Composites are gaining ground on the major next-generation aircraft, such as B787, A350XWB, and A220. All the major aerospace and defense OEMs are searching out the possibility of using composites in most of the structural applications of their upcoming aircraft. This is driving the demand for efficient simulation software to minimize the risk of expensive product development.

Transportation is expected to experience the highest growth in simulation software demand for composites over the next five years. Increasing use of composites in the structural applications of electric vehicles and premium vehicles are driving the demand for simulation software. All the major simulation software providers for the composites industry are heavily targeting the transportation industry to tap the growing market potential.

There are broadly three types of simulation software used in the composites industry: Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). CAD is the most used simulation software in the global composites industry and is expected to remain largest during the forecast period as well.

North America is expected to remain the largest market for composite simulation software over the next five years. The region is the world’s capital in terms of aerospace composites manufacturing with the presence of several aerospace OEMs and tier players. However, Asia-Pacific is likely to experience the highest growth in the demand for composite simulation software because of high growth of composites and a gradual shift of composites manufacturing from North America and Europe to the Asia-Pacific region.

The supply chain of this market comprises software developers, designers, part molders, distributors, OEMs, and end users. The global composite simulation software market is highly consolidated with about a dozen players populated worldwide. The key players are Siemens AG, Autodesk Inc, Dassault Systemes, and Altair Engineering.  New product development and execution of merger & acquisitions are the key strategies adopted by the major players to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 300 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. More than 8 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts have been executed to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

The simulation software market in the composites industry is segmented into the following categories. 

Composite Simulation Software Market by Software Type:

• Computer-Aided Design (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Computer-Aided Engineering (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Computer-Aided Manufacturing (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Composite Simulation Software Market by Composites End-Use Industry Type:

• Aerospace & Defense (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Transportation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Wind Energy (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Building & Construction (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Marine (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Composite Simulation Software Market by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others) 

Report Customization Options

With this detailed report, Stratview Research offers one of the following free customization options to our respectable clients:

Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
• SWOT analysis of key players (up to 3 players)

Market Segmentation

• Current market segmentation of any one of the software type by end-use industry

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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