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North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Deployment Model (On-premise, and Cloud-based), By Component (Software, and Services), By End-use Industry (Automotive, Defense & Aerospace, Electronics, Indus

Publisher Knowledge Based Value (KBV) Research
Published Dec 23, 2025
Length 191 Pages
SKU # KBV20682325

Description

The North America Computer Aided Engineering Market would witness market growth of 9.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The US market dominated the North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $5,144.4 million by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 11.5% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 10.9% during (2025 - 2032). The US and Canada led the North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Country with a market share of 76.1% and 12.6% in 2024.

In North America, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) has become an important part of modern engineering. It allows for simulation, validation, and optimization in the automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, electronics, and energy industries. Adoption sped up starting in the 1970s, when better computers and high-performance infrastructure made it possible to run complex numerical simulations. The rise of integrated multiphysics tools from big companies changed CAE into a design base that is based on data. Digital transformation, cloud computing, and digital twin technologies have recently taken CAE beyond design to include full lifecycle optimization and predictive performance management.

Today, some of the most important trends in the North American CAE market are simulation automation powered by AI and ML, cloud-based scalable computing, and deep integration with digital twins and IoT systems. The best vendors are working on new multiphysics solvers, solutions for specific industries, and connecting PLM and cloud platforms with other systems. Market position is even stronger thanks to partnerships with schools, smart acquisitions, and cloud alliances. Competition is still fierce because of differences in technology, speed, accuracy, and smart simulation tools that help speed up product development and make operations more efficient.

Deployment Model Outlook

Based on Deployment Model, the market is segmented into On-premise, and Cloud-based. The On-premise market segment dominated the Canada Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Deployment Model is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2 % during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032. Also, The Cloud-based market is anticipated to grow as a CAGR of 12.1 % during the forecast period during (2025 - 2032).

Component Outlook

Based on Component, the market is segmented into Software, and Services. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% over the projection period, the Software Market, dominate the US Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Component in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032. The Services market is expected to witness a CAGR of 9.5% during (2025 - 2032).

Country Outlook

The United States has the biggest and most advanced CAE market in North America. This is because it has a mature industrial ecosystem, spends a lot on research and development, and was one of the first places to use advanced simulation technologies in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial machinery industries. A lot of money has been put into high-performance computing, which makes it possible to use advanced CAE tools to make designs more accurate, cut down on physical prototyping, and speed up development cycles. By automating model setup, optimization, and analysis, the combination of AI and machine learning is changing how simulations are done. Cloud-based CAE platforms and SaaS solutions are becoming more popular because they make it easier and cheaper to access advanced simulations. Digital twin technologies are making CAE more useful by adding lifecycle optimization and performance monitoring to design validation. The market is very competitive, with big companies like Ansys, Siemens, and Altair Engineering at the top. These companies stay ahead of the curve by focusing on innovation, partnerships, and ecosystem integration.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • ANSYS, Inc.
  • Altair Engineering Inc.
  • Autodesk, Inc.
  • Bentley Systems, Inc.
  • Dassault Systemes SE
  • ESI Group (Keysight Technologies, Inc.)
  • Hexagon AB
  • Siemens AG
  • PTC, Inc.
  • The MathWorks, Inc.
North America Computer Aided Engineering Market Report Segmentation

By Deployment Model
  • On-premise
  • Cloud-based
By Component
  • Software
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Multibody Dynamics (MBD)
  • Optimization & Simulation / Others
  • Services
  • Development Services
  • Training, Support & Maintenance
By End-use Industry
  • Automotive
  • Defense & Aerospace
  • Electronics
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Medical Devices
  • Other End-use Industry
By Country
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America

Table of Contents

191 Pages
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market, by Deployment Model
1.4.2 North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market, by Component
1.4.3 North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market, by End-use Industry
1.4.4 North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario 
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
Chapter 4. Market Trends – North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market
Chapter 5. State of Competition – North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market
Chapter 6. Market Consolidation – North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market
Chapter 7. Key Customer Criteria – North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market
Chapter 8. Value Chain Analysis of Computer Aided Engineering Market
Chapter 9. Competition Analysis - Global
9.1 Market Share Analysis, 2024
9.2 Recent Strategies Deployed in Computer Aided Engineering Market
9.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 10. Product Life Cycle – Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market
Chapter 11. North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Deployment Model
11.1 North America On-premise Market by Region
11.2 North America Cloud-based Market by Region
Chapter 12. North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Component
12.1 North America Software Market by Country
12.2 North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Software Type
12.2.1 North America Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Market by Country
12.2.2 North America Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Market by Country
12.2.3 North America Multibody Dynamics (MBD) Market by Country
12.2.4 North America Optimization & Simulation / Others Market by Country
12.3 North America Services Market by Country
12.4 North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Services Type
12.4.1 North America Development Services Market by Country
12.4.2 North America Training, Support & Maintenance Market by Country
Chapter 13. North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by End-use Industry
13.1 North America Automotive Market by Country
13.2 North America Defense & Aerospace Market by Country
13.3 North America Electronics Market by Country
13.4 North America Industrial Equipment Market by Country
13.5 North America Medical Devices Market by Country
13.6 North America Other End-use Industry Market by Country
Chapter 14. North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Country
14.1 US Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market
14.1.1 US Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Deployment Model
14.1.2 US Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Component
14.1.2.1 US Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Software Type
14.1.2.2 US Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Services Type
14.1.3 US Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by End-use Industry
14.2 Canada Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market
14.2.1 Canada Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Deployment Model
14.2.2 Canada Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Component
14.2.2.1 Canada Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Software Type
14.2.2.2 Canada Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Services Type
14.2.3 Canada Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by End-use Industry
14.3 Mexico Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market
14.3.1 Mexico Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Deployment Model
14.3.2 Mexico Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Component
14.3.2.1 Mexico Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Software Type
14.3.2.2 Mexico Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Services Type
14.3.3 Mexico Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by End-use Industry
14.4 Rest of North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market
14.4.1 Rest of North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Deployment Model
14.4.2 Rest of North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Component
14.4.2.1 Rest of North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Software Type
14.4.2.2 Rest of North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by Services Type
14.4.3 Rest of North America Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Market by End-use Industry
Chapter 15. Company Profiles
15.1 ANSYS, Inc.
15.1.1 Company Overview
15.1.2 Financial Analysis
15.1.3 Regional Analysis
15.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
15.1.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
15.1.6 SWOT Analysis
15.2 ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC.
15.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2 Financial Analysis
15.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.3 Autodesk, Inc.
15.3.1 Company Overview
15.3.2 Financial Analysis
15.3.3 Regional Analysis
15.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.3.5 SWOT Analysis
15.4 Bentley Systems, Inc.
15.4.1 Company Overview
15.4.2 Financial Analysis
15.4.3 Regional Analysis
15.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
15.4.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
15.4.6 SWOT Analysis
15.5 Dassault Systemes SE
15.5.1 Company Overview
15.5.2 Financial Analysis
15.5.3 Regional Analysis
15.5.4 Research & Development Expense
15.5.5 Recent strategies and developments:
15.5.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
15.5.6 SWOT Analysis
15.6 ESI Group (Keysight Technologies, Inc.)
15.6.1 Company Overview
15.6.2 Financial Analysis
15.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.6.5 SWOT Analysis
15.7 Hexagon AB
15.7.1 Company Overview
15.7.2 Financial Analysis
15.7.3 Regional & Segmental Analysis
15.7.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.7.5 Recent strategies and developments:
15.7.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
15.7.6 SWOT Analysis
15.8 Siemens AG
15.8.1 Company Overview
15.8.2 Financial Analysis
15.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.8.4 Research & Development Expense
15.8.5 Recent strategies and developments:
15.8.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
15.8.6 SWOT Analysis
15.9 PTC, Inc.
15.9.1 Company Overview
15.9.2 Financial Analysis
15.9.3 Regional Analysis
15.9.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.9.5 SWOT Analysis
15.10. The MathWorks, Inc.
15.10.1 Company Overview
15.10.2 SWOT Analysis

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