Manufacturer’s Spend on Simulation Software will Surpass US$2.5 Billion in 2025

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New use cases prove how simulation software can benefit manufacturer’s operations
05 Feb 2020

Traditionally, simulation software was only used to tweak production lines. Today, it is utilized to test new concepts, accelerate product development, and demonstrate regulatory compliance. These new uses will spur manufacturer’s spend on simulation software to US$2.6 billion in 2025, according to a new report from global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research.

Often manufacturers invest in simulation software only when there is uncertainty about making changes to a production line or when building a brand-new line is too expensive. That is because downtime is costly in terms of operational efficiencies and a manufacturer’s reputation is on the line if customer orders are delayed. “But now, new use cases have proven that by investing in simulation software, manufacturers can identify and solve issues in advance. Simulation software can also be used to simulate how components work together in creating new products and simulating process flows to demonstrate compliance,” explains Michael Larner, Principal Analyst at ABI Research.

Notable use cases for simulation software include AnyLogic helping General Dynamic (NASSCO) improve its handling of the thousands of parts flowing though their shipyards and Siemens modelling Electrolux’s factories to identify operational efficiencies. Dassault Systèmes is helping Global Trailers accelerate the processes for bringing new trailers to market. At the same time, AspenTech developed a solution for Fluor, an engineering and construction firm, to demonstrate that its sulfur tracking technologies help gas plants meet environmental requirements.

The more complex the production line and the engineering process, the greater the demand for simulation software. “Testing in the digital world before going live on the factory floor becomes critical when mistakes are possible and expensive to rectify,” says Larner.

Manufacturers are taking note. The global total for the number of simulation software users will grow from 60,000 in 2018, to 110,000 at the end of 2025, and 172,000 at the end of 2030.

The bottom line is that manufacturers need to invest in simulation software to identify and understand risk. “The strongest argument for simulation software is about ROI. The financial and reputational costs associated with a failure on the production line can be catastrophic,” Larner concludes.

These findings are from ABI Research’s Industrial Simulation Use Cases: How Simulation Software Benefits Manufacturers’ Operations application analysis report. This report is part of the company’s Industrial & Manufacturing research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights Application Analysis reports present in-depth analysis on key market trends and factors for a specific application, which could focus on an individual market or geography.

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