North America Computer Aided Engineering Market Size & Outlook

The computer aided engineering market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 10,442.9 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 12.3% is expected of North America computer aided engineering market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$4,227.8
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$10,442.9
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
12.3%
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North America computer aided engineering market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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North America computer aided engineering market highlights

  • The North America computer aided engineering market generated a revenue of USD 4,227.8 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, software was the largest revenue generating component in 2025.
  • Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 4,227.8 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 10,442.9 million
Growth rate12.3% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentSoftware
Fastest growing segmentServices
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSoftware, Services
Key market players worldwideAnsys Inc, Altair Engineering Inc Class A, Autodesk Inc, Bentley Systems Inc Ordinary Shares - Class B, Dassault Systemes SE, Element Solutions Inc, Siemens AG, Hexagon AB ADR


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 32.8% of the global computer aided engineering market in 2025.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 9,975.5 million by 2033.

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Computer Aided Engineering Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Exa Corporation View profile 501-1000 Burlington, Massachusetts, United States, North America http://exa.com/
ESI Group View profile 1001-5000 Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe http://www.esi-group.com
Element Solutions Inc View profile 5300 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1860, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 33394 https://www.elementsolutionsinc.com
Autodesk Inc View profile 13700 One Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94105 https://www.autodesk.com
Ansys Inc View profile 6200 2600 ANSYS Drive, Canonsburg, PA, United States, 15317 https://www.ansys.com
Bentley Systems Inc Ordinary Shares - Class B View profile 5200 685 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA, United States, 19341 https://www.bentley.com
Dassault Systemes SE View profile 23811 10, Rue Marcel Dassault, Velizy-Villacoublay, France, 78140 https://www.3ds.com
Hexagon AB ADR View profile 24091 Lilla Bantorget 15, Stockholm, Sweden, SE-111 23 https://www.hexagon.com
Altair Engineering Inc Class A View profile 3200 1820 East Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, United States, 48083 https://www.altair.com
Keysight Technologies Inc View profile 14900 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA, United States, 95403-1738 https://www.keysight.com
Siemens AG View profile 321000 Werner-von-Siemens-Strabe 1, Munich, BY, Germany, 80333 https://www.siemens.com

North America computer aided engineering market outlook

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Software was the largest segment with a revenue share of 75.87% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America computer aided engineering market based on software, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The growth of the North American CAE market can be attributed to the growth of the automotive sector and the introduction of autonomous driving systems particularly in the U.S. and Canada. Most major aircraft manufacturers, such as Boeing; Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co; General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Space & Security; and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., are operating in North America. 

CFD simulation is primarily used to test the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation (HVAC); battery simulation; aerodynamics; thermal management; turbomachinery diagnosis; and turbomachinery and laminar flow diagnosis. For instance, Boeing has started using simulation software such as Masterkey Plus token and MSC Nastran from MSC Software for body dynamics examination. 

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