3D CAD Software Market Report 2025

The 3D CAD software market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $10.75 billion in 2024 to $11.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to globalization of design and manufacturing, growing complexity in product design, rise of simulation and analysis tools, increasing focus on product lifecycle management.

The 3D CAD software market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.22 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid growth in industries like automotive and healthcare, increased adoption of building information modeling (BIM), focus on sustainable design. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), technological advancements, mobile CAD applications, open-Bim collaboration, parametric modeling advancements.

The rising demand from the expanding automotive industry is anticipated to propel the growth of the 3D CAD software market during the forecast period. CAD technology is utilized in various aspects of automotive engineering and design, assisting in prototyping and providing enhanced accuracy to streamline work processes and improve product designs for business growth. For example, in April 2024, the International Energy Agency, a France-based intergovernmental autonomous organization, reported that electric vehicles accounted for approximately 18% of total car sales in 2023, up from 14% in 2022. Therefore, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles is expected to significantly contribute to the advancement of the 3D CAD software industry.

The escalating adoption of 3D printing is also projected to be a significant catalyst propelling the 3D CAD software market in the forecasted timeframe. 3D printing, a technology that fabricates three-dimensional objects layer by layer from digital models, extensively utilizes 3D CAD software tools. These tools facilitate the creation of intricate and precise 3D models directly translatable into 3D-printed objects. For instance, according to the 'AZoM - The Online Materials Science Community', approximately 2.2 million 3D printers were shipped globally in 2021, and this figure is estimated to skyrocket to 21.5 million units by 2030. As such, the burgeoning adoption of 3D printing technology is poised to be a driving force behind the continual growth of the 3D CAD software market.

The landscape of the 3D CAD software market is being significantly shaped by rapid technological progress. These advancements within 3D CAD software entail the enhancement of operational standards by revolutionizing production processes through technological interventions, thereby rendering production more efficient, improved, and expedited. For instance, in March 2022, Autodesk, an esteemed American multinational software corporation, introduced AutoCAD 2023. This latest iteration aims to empower designers by providing enhanced insights, fostering seamless collaboration, and automating diverse processes throughout the creation of 3D models and designs. Notably, this innovative software enables the automatic incorporation of feedback into drawings, mitigating the risk of errors and expediting the design process, ultimately saving valuable time for users.

Major companies in the 3D CAD software market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as cloud-based platforms, to enhance accessibility, collaboration, and data security for users. These platforms are specifically designed for creating, modifying, and optimizing three-dimensional (3D) digital models of objects. Cloud-based platforms are online software systems hosted on remote servers, enabling users to access and work on projects from any internet-connected device. For example, in May 2022, Autodesk, a US-based software company, launched Fusion 360 with PowerMill (version 2023). This version enhances 3D CNC machining with faster calculation times, safer 3D toolpaths, and automated workflows. Key features include optimized 3D steep and shallow machining, improved multi-axis setups, and automatic toolpath trimming, all contributing to increased productivity and precision in complex 3D models.

In January 2024, Align Technology, a US-based manufacturing company, acquired Cubicure for approximately $85.49 million (€79 million). This acquisition is intended to enhance Align Technology's direct 3D printing capabilities, facilitating the efficient production of custom orthodontic devices. It aligns with Align's commitment to innovation and sustainability in the orthodontic market. Cubicure GmbH is an Austria-based manufacturing company that provides comprehensive 3D printing software.

Major companies operating in the 3D cad software market include Siemens PLM Software Inc., Hexagon AB, Autodesk Inc., Trimble Inc., ANSYS Inc., Parametric Technology Corporation, Dassault Systèmes, Bentley Systems Inc., Nemetschek Group, ZWSOFT Co. Ltd., Altair Engineering Inc., 3D Systems Inc., ESI Group, Graebert GmbH., ActCAD LLC, Onshape Inc., IronCAD LLC., Kubotek Corporation, Cadonix Ltd., Bricsys NV, CAXA Technology Co. Ltd., Graphisoft SE, Schott Systeme GmbH, SolidWorks Corp., Cimatron Ltd., TurboCAD, Ashlar-Vellum, CAD Schroer GmbH, CADENAS GmbH, Tech Soft 3D, OPEN MIND Technologies AG, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., 3D Systems Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the 3D CAD software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 3D CAD software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 3D CAD software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

3D CAD software represents a technological tool employed by engineers, product developers, and designers for crafting virtual prototypes of three-dimensional objects with functional attributes. This software streamlines and automates various facets of product engineering, encompassing simulation testing, drawing and drafting, manufacturing processes, data management, computer-generated animation, and more. Its primary purpose lies in the creation, modification, or optimization of designs through the generation of 3D models, contributing to a more efficient and comprehensive approach to product development.

The deployment options for 3D CAD software encompass both cloud-based and on-premise solutions. Cloud 3D CAD software is accessible over the internet through servers provided by cloud computing services. This cloud-based environment offers convenient access to a centralized repository containing saved schematics, schematic symbols, 2D drawings, 2D footprints, and 3D models. The various enterprise sizes targeted by 3D CAD software applications include small businesses, midsize enterprises, and large enterprises. These applications find diverse uses across industries such as automotive, architecture, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, media and entertainment, engineering, and others.

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The 3D CAD software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as design ideas, visualize concepts and simulate how designs perform in the real world. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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