Technical Illustration Software Global Market Report 2024

Technical illustration software is computer software designed to efficiently convey complex information through technical illustrations and animations. It serves as a tool for providing technical communication, delivering intricate information visually to a non-technical audience. Technical illustrations produced by this software are designed to be easily comprehensible, visually appealing, and navigable, offering diagrams, images, and schematics to represent diverse technical objects.

The primary technologies employed in technical illustration software are 2D technology and 3D technology. 2D technology is utilized for visually presenting technical information in a two-dimensional format, displaying length and height without depth. The components of this software encompass solutions and services, catering to organizations of varying sizes, including large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It finds applications across various industries such as automotive and machinery, aerospace and defense, architecture, engineering and construction, high-tech and telecommunications, energy, oil and gas, and other end-user sectors.

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The technical illustration software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.65 billion in 2023 to $4.91 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including an increase in the demand for technical documentation, a growing need for visual communication in engineering, advancements in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technologies, the expansion of manufacturing and aerospace industries, and an increased emphasis on user manuals and training materials.

The technical illustration software market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.51 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the adoption of 3D illustration and visualization, the increasing use of virtual reality (VR) for technical communication, a rising demand for animated technical illustrations, and the expanding scope of technical documentation in software development. Major trends expected during this period include the emergence of cloud-based technical illustration software, the incorporation of collaboration features to support remote work, a focus on mobile-friendly illustrations, automation in technical drawing generation, and integration with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

The surge in demand for games featuring realistic and high-quality graphics is propelling the growth of the technical illustration software market. Games, often pursued for entertainment and educational purposes, now require advanced graphics, leading to the adoption of technical illustration software for creating new games with enhanced features. For instance, Sony Corporation reported that retailers in the US sold 80,000 units of PlayStation 5 (PS5) within just 82 minutes. As of March 2022, global sales of PS5 surpassed 19.3 million units. This increasing demand for visually impressive games is a driving force behind the growth of the technical illustration software market.

The expansion of the aerospace and defense industries is anticipated to drive the growth of the technical illustration software market. These industries involve the design, development, production, and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems for national security and global aviation. Technical illustration software proves essential in creating detailed visual documentation for maintenance, repair, and assembly procedures, ensuring precision and efficiency. In 2021, the UK defense industry had a turnover of approximately $33 billion, with $15 billion in exports. The aerospace sector in the UK, resilient even through a global pandemic, recorded a turnover of £22.4 billion in 2021, with £15.2 billion exported. The expansion of these industries is a key driver for the technical illustration software market.

Major companies in the technical illustration software market are introducing innovative technical suites, such as CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2021, to empower professionals in technical design and documentation fields. CorelDRAW Technical Suite 2021, launched by Alludo in September 2021, offers a comprehensive software collection for creating intricate technical visuals efficiently. Integrating seamlessly with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021, it provides advanced tools for technical illustration, 3D design to illustration workflows, enhanced technical drawing tools, and the creation of detailed spare parts pages. This suite enhances control and efficiency in technical design and documentation projects for professionals.

Leading companies in the technical illustration software market are also developing innovative cloud-based 3D platforms, such as Illustrations Hub, to meet the rising demand for simplified and efficient IoT asset management. Illustrations Hub, introduced by Zea in March 2023, is a cloud-based platform enabling content creators to design interactive 3D technical illustrations for streamlined technical content creation. Supporting various 3D CAD formats, the platform offers a collaborative and scalable solution for creating high-quality product documentation.

In April 2021, Orbis Technologies, a provider of component content management software (CCMS), services, and solutions, acquired InfoPros for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition enhances Orbis Technologies' capability to provide organizations with innovative content management solutions. InfoPros, a company based in the US, specializes in developing technical documentation, eLearning, 3-D animated content, and other documentation for Fortune 500 companies.

Major companies operating in the in the technical illustration software market report are Adobe Systems India Private Limited, Autodesk Inc, Canvas GFX Inc., Corel Corporation, Cyient Ltd., Parametric Technology Corporation, Lattice Technology, QuadriSpace, Ignite Technologies, Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, SAP, Serif Ltd, Auto-Trol, ACD Systems International, TechSmith Corporation, SolidWorks, SmartDraw, SketchUp, Microsoft Visio, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM, Edraw Max, Lucidchart, Gliffy, Creately, Cacoo, Draw. io, Visual Paradigm, Axure RP, Balsamiq

North America was the largest region in the technical illustration software market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the technical illustration software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the technical illustration software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The technical illustration software market consists of sales of technical illustration software used in the design and creation of visual representations of goods and services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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