Dassault Systèmes is a global software company headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, with roots tracing back to 1981 as a spin-off of Dassault Aviation. Initially focused on 3D design and computer-aided design (CAD) tools, the company has evolved into a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and collaborative innovation. Its solutions are designed to help organizations conceive, model, and optimize products and processes across industries.
At the core of Dassault Systèmes’ offerings is its 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which integrates a suite of applications for design, simulation, manufacturing, and data intelligence. Key products include CATIA for advanced engineering and design, SOLIDWORKS for parametric modeling, SIMULIA for realistic simulation, DELMIA for manufacturing operations planning, and ENOVIA for collaborative lifecycle governance. Together, these applications enable digital continuity, allowing stakeholders to work on a unified virtual model throughout the development cycle.
Servicing sectors such as aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, high tech, life sciences and energy, Dassault Systèmes supports customers around the world through a network of regional offices and partners. The company’s solutions facilitate innovation in product development, help optimize supply chains, and support the creation of digital twins to improve performance and sustainability. By leveraging cloud and on-premises deployment options, Dassault Systèmes addresses the needs of both large enterprises and small-to-medium-size businesses.
Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Bernard Charlès, Dassault Systèmes has pursued a strategy of expanding its industry-focused software portfolio and growing its 3DEXPERIENCE ecosystem. The company emphasizes open collaboration with customers, academic institutions and industry consortia to drive advancements in digital manufacturing, additive manufacturing and sustainable innovation. This collaborative ethos underpins its mission to enable the virtual twin experience and to help organizations imagine sustainable innovations for the real world.
