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Computer-aided design (CAD) software developers are dynamic and constantly evolving, with several factors impacting developers in recent years. The adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) has become increasingly popular among customers, providing a cost-effective and flexible alternative to traditional CAD software. The rapid pace of technological advancements and increased competition has also impacted the industry.CAD software developers' revenue is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.9% to $8.9 billion through the end of 2023, including a 9.3% increase in 2023, when profit will drop to 32.0%. CAD software developers have experienced several trends, including the rise of SAAS, the increasing use of cloud-based technologies and a push for greater collaboration and efficiency in design processes. Companies have had to continually innovate and differentiate themselves from competitors to remain competitive.Moving forward, CAD software developers will continue to evolve and adapt to new technologies and changing customer needs. Trends such as the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in design processes and the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) will shape the industry in the coming years. The impact of interest rates, inflation and economic cycles will also continue shaping the industry in the years to come. CAD software developers' revenue is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% to $12.8 billion through the end of 2028, when profit will drop to 31.5%.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 9.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $9.6bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
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Autodesk, Inc. | 1,555.5 | 408.1 | 26.2 | |
Autodesk, Inc. | 1,555.5 | 408.1 | 26.2 | |
Autodesk, Inc. | 1,555.5 | 408.1 | 26.2 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including 2D Object Modeling, 3D Object Modeling and Simulation Software. 2D Object Modeling is the largest segment of the Computer-Aided Design Software Developers in the US.
The 2D market remains massive, led by AutoCAD
This industry develops software for computer-aided design (CAD). CAD involves using computer technology for the process of design and design-documentation. Operators in this industry develop software that is used to create 2D and 3D digital images and models.
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NAICS 51121 - Computer-Aided Design Software Developers in the US
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The market size of the Computer-Aided Design Software Developers in the US industry in United States is $9.6bn in 2024.
There are 276 businesses in the Computer-Aided Design Software Developers in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 10.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Computer-Aided Design Software Developers in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 9.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Computer-Aided Design Software Developers in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Computer-Aided Design Software Developers market in United States are Autodesk, Inc., Autodesk, Inc. and Autodesk, Inc.
Developing 2D computer-aided design (CAD) software and Developing 3D CAD software are part of the Computer-Aided Design Software Developers in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is Autodesk, Inc..
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Computer-Aided Design Software Developers in the US industry in United States.