Virtual Engineering Market Research Report Information By Software Type (Computer-Aided Design, Computer-Aided Engineering, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Engineering, Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Electronic Design Automation, Organization Size (SME’s and Large Enterprises), Application (Automation Design , Plant Design, Product Design, 3D Modelling), Industry Vertical (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Banking, IT & Telecommunication, Oil & Gas, Healthcare and Others) By Regions - Forecast Till 2032

Virtual Engineering Market Overview

Virtual Engineering Market Size was valued at USD 552.3 million in 2022. The Virtual Engineering Market industry is projected to grow from USD 684.4 Million in 2023 to USD 2,579.2 million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032).

The goal of virtual engineering is to master the product development cycle while lowering risks and quality concerns (iteration, rework), which account for a large portion of development expenditures. Rapid developments in computer hardware, software, and simulation technologies have considerably improved virtual engineering capabilities.

Figure1: Virtual Engineering Market, 2019 - 2032 (USD Million)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Virtual Engineering Market Trends

Growing Demand for Innovative Technologies

Virtual engineering tools have proven indispensable in a variety of sectors. The merging of technologies including as simulation, computer-aided design (CAD), and virtual reality (VR) has enabled the creation of user-friendly, low-cost VP systems. These tools are increasingly seen as the next generation of computerized design systems. Because of benefits such as reduced time consumption and cost-effectiveness, virtual engineering is commonly employed as an alternative for fast prototyping. Furthermore, virtual engineering entails doing tasks in a computer-controlled environment where real-world situations may be produced for evaluating products or systems prior to manufacture.

Virtual engineering allows engineers to optimize designs, forecast product performance, and discover possible concerns early in the development process. This results in higher product quality, dependability, and functionality. As a result, the increased need for virtual prototyping will aid in the expansion of the virtual engineering industry. However, as the manufacturing business becomes more competitive, virtual engineering approaches for product development are being used to assist improve product quality. This aids manufacturers in maintaining their competitive position.

Virtual Engineering Market Component Segment Insights

Virtual Engineering Software Type Insights

Based on Solution, the Virtual Engineering Market segmentation includes Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), Electronic Design Automation (EDA). The CAD category led with almost 38.1% of the market. Companies have seen an enormous spike in the need for CAD tools to assist product design and development across a wide variety of industries, including automotive, construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. CAD tools save operating expenses and boost manufacturing efficiency. CAD also provides a method for standardizing the drawing process, removing uncertainty from simulation operations. Furthermore, CAD is a basic tool that explains several features of a product prototype during simulation and testing. As a result, this segment is expected to capture a large market share throughout the projection period.

Figure2: Virtual Engineering Market, by Software Type, 2022 VS 2032 (USD Million)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Virtual Engineering Market Deployment Segment Insights

Virtual Engineering Deployment Insights

Based on Deployment, the Virtual Engineering Market segmentation includes On-premises and Cloud. In 2022, the on-premises segment represented most of the market. This expansion can be associated with a high demand for on-premises virtual engineering tools used for maintaining the privacy of a product model or design. Furthermore, the widespread use of cloud-based tools by small and medium-sized manufacturers to decrease the high infrastructure costs associated with on-premises deployment of virtual engineering tools is expected to fuel market expansion in the coming years.

Virtual Engineering Market Industry Vertical Segment Insights

Virtual Engineering Industry Vertical Insights

Based on the Industry Vertical, the Virtual Engineering Market segmentation includes Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Banking, IT & Telecommunication, Oil & Gas, Healthcare and Others. In terms of revenue, the automotive industry accounted for the largest a percentage of the worldwide virtual engineering market in 2022. This expansion may be ascribed to OEMs' increased use of CAD and other technologies to boost productivity in designing and manufacturing, as well as precisely test product prototypes before investing in mass production.

Virtual Engineering Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. In terms of revenue, North America accounted for around 33.7% of the market due to the increasing use of CAD tools by the aviation and automotive sectors to develop prototypes of aircraft equipment and engines. Furthermore, manufacturers are investing heavily in the deployment of virtual prototype technologies for designing and simulating Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) solutions for newly built automobiles. Furthermore, prominent automobile manufactures like as Ford, General Motors, and Tesla have made substantial contributions to regional market growth.

Companies in the automotive industry, such as Tesla and General Motors, are using virtual engineering solutions to create and stimulate innovative driver-assistance systems solutions in newest built vehicles. North America is presently the most advanced and competitive automotive market in terms of electric vehicle manufacturing and distribution. The presence of automotive manufacturers contributes to the region's rapid production of electric vehicles and will lead to growth of virtual engineering. Thus, the regional market is expected to grow significantly throughout the projection period.

Figure3: VIRTUAL ENGINEERING MARKET SIZE BY REGION 2022 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

APAC is predicted to be the fastest-growing market due to rising demand for virtual engineering in consumer electronics and automobile production. The presence of some of the world's leading consumer electronics manufacturers in important markets such as China and Japan is also expected to drive regional market expansion over the projection period.

Europe is also predicted to grow significantly between 2023 and 2032 due to the technological advancements, industry adoption, supportive funding, and policies by the European government in the region.

Virtual Engineering Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

With a strong presence across different verticals and geographies, the Virtual Engineering Market is competitive and dominated by established, pure-play vendors. These vendors have a robust geographic footprint and partner ecosystem to cater to diverse customer segments.

The major players in the market include Siemens PLM Software, Dassault Systems, Ansys, Autodesk, Inc, Altair Engineering, Inc, Hexagon AB (MSC Software), Bentley Systems, HCL Technologies, Carlson Software, PTC, IBM Corporation, Accenture, Capgemini, Bosch Rexroth, among other players.

The Virtual Engineering Market is a consists of many players. Several important industry participants continually strive to create innovations. To strengthen their market positions, a few major companies are forming alliances and increasing their worldwide reach in growing countries.

Key Companies in the Virtual Engineering Market include.

• Siemens PLM Software


• Dassault Systems


• Ansys


• Autodesk, Inc


• Altair Engineering, Inc


• Hexagon AB (MSC Software)


• Bentley Systems


• HCL Technologies


• Carlson Software


• PTC


• IBM Corporation


• Accenture


• Bosch Rexroth


• Capgemini


• Others

Virtual Engineering Industry Developments

• In November 2022, IBM revealed new tools to help organizations demolish data silos and integrate analytics to make data-driven decisions and quickly address unplanned interruptions. Through business intelligence planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and dashboard capabilities, IBM Business Analytics Enterprise provides customers with a holistic view of data sources throughout their organization.

• In November 2022, Bentley Systems announced the introduction of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud in November 2022, a collection of business solutions spanning the whole infrastructure value chain and lifecycle. Bentley Infrastructure Cloud's complete and evergreen digital twins will enable improved infrastructure creation, delivery, and maintenance.

Virtual Engineering Market Segmentation

Virtual Engineering Software Type Outlook

• Computer-Aided Designing (CAD)


• Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)


• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)


• Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC)


• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)

Virtual Engineering Deployment Mode Outlook

• On-premises


• Cloud

Virtual Engineering Organization Size Outlook

• SME’s


• Large Enterprises

Virtual Engineering Application Outlook

• Automation Design


• Plant Design


• Product Design


• 3D Modelling


• Others

Virtual Engineering Industry Vertical Outlook

• Aerospace & Defense


• Automotive


• Banking


• IT & Telecommunication


• Oil & Gas


• Healthcare


• Others

Virtual Engineering Regional Outlook

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  Rest of the World
  
  
  
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  • Latin America