Simulation software demand surges globally
- Babak Baghaei
- Nov 20
- 2 min read
The engineering simulation sector is expanding at one of the fastest rates in its history. Recent industry reports show that the global simulation-software market, valued at around USD 23.5 billion in 2024, is on track to reach USD 51.1 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of ~14%. This sustained growth demonstrates a clear and urgent trend across all engineering industries: simulation is becoming essential infrastructure for innovation, not an optional tool.
According to market analyses, adoption of advanced modelling is increasing sharply across sectors including healthcare, energy, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and data centres. Healthcare in particular is projected to grow at over 17% CAGR, driven by needs in ventilation modelling, infection-risk prediction, digital health systems and biomedical device development — areas directly aligned with Mansim’s expertise.
Why the simulation market is expanding so rapidly
Several converging forces are driving this acceleration:
Electrification and decarbonisation require detailed thermal–fluid, battery, hydrogen and storage simulations.
Autonomous and intelligent systems depend on multiphysics performance, reliability, safety and digital-twin validation.
AI-accelerated engineering is lowering the barrier to more advanced modelling and optimisation.
Cloud and HPC availability allow larger, more accurate simulations at earlier design stages.
Stricter sustainability and regulatory pressures push organisations to validate performance before any physical build.
The result is a fundamental shift: companies in every sector now need faster simulation, deeper physics coupling and more predictive digital tools.
What this means for Mansim’s clients
As a specialist consultancy delivering high-fidelity CFD, multiphysics analysis, thermo-fluid modelling, and AI-enabled simulation workflows, Mansim is positioned directly at the centre of this global shift.
For our clients, the industry’s rapid transformation means:
1. Higher expectations for simulation accuracy and speed
Organisations need simulations that are not only precise but also fast enough to influence decisions early, reducing prototyping and cutting development time.
2. Growing importance of multiphysics
Single-physics modelling is no longer enough. The market is moving toward fluid–thermal–structural–electrical coupling, matching Mansim’s direction of travel and the projects we already deliver.
3. Greater reliance on external simulation experts
Many engineering teams lack the capacity or specialised knowledge needed to keep up with the modelling tools and physics complexity. Demand for independent, highly technical consultancies like Mansim is increasing accordingly.
4. From reaction to prediction: simulation as a strategic asset
More companies are shifting toward simulation-first engineering, where virtual testing drives design choices, risk assessment and investment decisions. This mirrors Mansim’s mission to help organisations make better decisions using advanced computational insight.
Looking ahead
The rapid growth of the simulation-software market reinforces what Mansim experiences daily across the energy, healthcare, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors: engineering challenges are getting more complex, and simulation is becoming the backbone of solving them.
As major vendors invest heavily in AI-driven modelling, cloud scalability and immersive digital-twin ecosystems, Mansim will continue to combine the best tools, methods and deep domain expertise to deliver accurate, actionable and high-impact simulation for real-world systems.
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