Computer-Aided Technologies (CAD, CAM, CAE) and PLM Market Data
Cambashi has tracked and analyzed the CAx (CAD, CAM, CAE) space since the early 1980s. Our comprehensive global market data provides our clients with an unrivaled platform for marketing planning and the strategic allocation of resources and investment.
Cambashi provides in-depth analysis of the global manufacturing software landscape, encompassing Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software markets. Our extensive data covers over 50 countries and more than 110 industries.
Tailored to your specific requirements and budget, we offer customized data extracts to provide you with actionable insights and strategic intelligence.
Computer-Aided Design (MCAD)
Manufacturing Design Software is used for the draughting and modeling of the physical form of manufactured products. Electrical engineering related to manufactured products is also included. Example Product Types:
- MCAD (Mechanical Computer Aided Design)
- Garment and Shoe design
- Engineering information format conversion
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software is used to instruct manufacturing machines to cut, mill, bore, drill, 3D print or otherwise modify materials, typically from a CAD design. Example Product Types:
- CAM
- CNC preparation (Computer Numerical Control)
- Computer-aided production
Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
Mechanical Simulation software is used for the analysis and simulation of mechanical parts, assemblies and products. Example Product Types:
- MCAE (Mechanical Computer Aided Engineering)
- Acoustics, Design Space Exploration / Simulation Automation (DSE/SA)
- Fluids (CFD)
- Failure Modes
- Manufacturing Processes
- Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD)
- Kinematics
- Multi-Physics
- Optics
- Plastics
- Pre/Post
- Simulation Data Management (SDM)
- Structures (CSM)
- Thermal
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Manufacturing Data Management software is used to manage the entire lifecycle of a product from its conception, through design and manufacture, to servicing and disposal. Manufacturing Data Management software integrates people, data, processes and business systems and provides a product information backbone for companies and their extended enterprises. Example Product Types:
- PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
- cPDm (Collaborative Product Definition Management)
Manufacturing-Related Professions
Examples of Manufacturing-Related Professions:
- Mechanical Engineers
- Industrial & Production Engineers
- Engineering Technicians
- Draughtspersons
- Manufacturing Managers
- Manufacturing Supervisors
- Machine Operators
Our Cambashi Employment database contains detailed information on the size of potential user communities, segmented by occupation, industry, and country.
As shown in the chart the opportunity varies by country depending on the group being targeted; for example, the proportion of Engineers & Technicians is far higher in the USA than in Mexico, whereas Mexico has a higher proportion of Skilled Workers. This should help software providers focus their marketing and sales efforts according to the type of product and intended user.
Methodology
Multiple approaches enable consistent, reliable datasets. We use a series of constrain, refine and converge processes to ensure that datasets are consistent with Provider data, Country data, Industry data and Employment data.
Find out more about Cambashi’s Observatory methodology