A joint Cambashi and ThreadMoat analysis of the AI-native engineering software landscape — covering CAD, PLM, and the forces reshaping the product record. Executive Summary Merger wave bypassed PLM ~$50bn of consolidation (2023–2026) fused EDA and simulation, but the product record stayed untouched until Schneider Electric agreed to buy PTC for $22.6bn in October 2026. […]
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Cambashi, with its associates, has completed an extensive market research study of the CAE simulation software market for emerging and start-up companies offering AI and Machine Learning (ML) infused CAE solutions. Over 120 companies have been identified globally and tracked. About half were founded after the COVID Pandemic of 2019-20. The release of ChatGPT in
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The BIM Software Market Today Cambashi has tracked the global BIM software market for over 40 years. The market reached USD 23.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to surpass USD 38 billion within five years at a CAGR above 10%. Cambashi BIM/AECO Observatory, Q4 2025 release $23.5B 2024 Market Size Global BIM software revenues
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2025 Market Share: The “Big 3” Emerge Synopsys closed the $35 billion acquisition of Ansys Inc., the market leader in CAE, in July 2025. This is the biggest deal in the history of the sector and a seismic shift for EDA and CAE Cadence announced the acquisition of the Design & Engineering Software group inside
India Leads Global BIM Software Growth Explosive Growth India outpaces all nations with 15% AECO software revenue growth. By 2029, India will rank 10th globally for AECO software spend. Construction, real estate, and infrastructure account for 19% of India’s GDP in 2024-25. The market is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2030. Cambashi BIM Observatory,
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India aims to increase its manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP to more than 25% from its current 17%. The sector is well-positioned to grow at a rate exceeding 15% per annum over the next five years, driven by transformative government initiatives. We invite you to access the expanded version of this article. Strategic Growth Drivers
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Introduction to BIM and the AECO software market Cambashi has been tracking the global market for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (‘AECO’) software for 40 years, and the term ‘BIM’ (Building Information Management) software came into common use among the software Providers we cover about 20 years ago. Cambashi introduced its first ‘BIM Observatory’ in
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Cambashi, a leading global software industry analyst firm, is pleased to announce the launch of ‘Cambashi’s View’ – a new series of strategic themes, to deliver timely, strategic insights into the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial software markets. Cambashi’s View provides clear, authoritative perspectives on emerging trends and complex topics. Each Cambashi’s View presents a succinct,
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Current state of play – Economic climate with US tariffs on physical goods only After a chaotic start, tariff negotiations have settled down to detailed negotiations between specific countries. The first ‘trade agreement’ (actually more of a ‘framework’) was announced between the US and UK on 8th May 2025. China did not initially engage with
The Foundation of CAx in Product Development Nearly every manufactured product today undergoes a development process involving Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) simulation, and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. These tools are critical for validating product performance across multiple physics domains. Understanding a new or enhanced product’s geometrical limitations and physical boundaries (CAD), plus its
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