2024 was a historic year for engineering CAE/simulation with seismic announcements involving the MCAE (Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering) and EDA (Electronic Design Automation) markets. This article presents insights into the new EDA/MCAE world and the creation of a new engineering simulation landscape.
In 2024, the engineering simulation landscape has seen a significant shift with pivotal acquisitions in the MCAE and EDA markets. Major players like ANSYS, Cadence, and Siemens have acquired prominent MCAE firms, underscoring a trend where the electronic sector increasingly dominates the mechanical realm. This trend aligns with the electrification of consumer products, where the embedded electronics often enhance value and user experience, exemplified in modern automobiles which are heavily reliant on electronics. With electric vehicles on the rise, this shift intensifies as these vehicles demand fewer mechanical components, simplifying assembly and production. This evolution questions whether companies like Tesla are more high-tech electronics firms than traditional automotive manufacturers. The movement towards electrification and digitalization is driving MCAE companies towards acquisition by EDA firms, illustrating the convergence of mechanical and electronic design spaces.
Learn more by downloading the recent ‘When 2 worlds collide: EDA and MCAE’ article, written by Keith Hanna (keith.hanna@cambashi.com).
