Dassault Systèmes SE is a French software company that develops three-dimensional design, engineering, simulation, manufacturing, and product-lifecycle-management solutions. Its technologies help organizations design products, model production processes, test virtual prototypes, and manage data throughout a product’s life cycle.
The company’s portfolio includes the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and applications such as CATIA for computer-aided design and engineering, SOLIDWORKS for 3D design, ENOVIA for product lifecycle management, DELMIA for manufacturing and operations, SIMULIA for simulation, and BIOVIA and MEDIDATA for scientific research and life sciences. Its software is used across industries including aerospace and defense, transportation and mobility, industrial equipment, construction, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.
Dassault Systèmes traces its origins to 1981, when it was established by Dassault Aviation engineers to develop CATIA. The company has since expanded from aerospace design software into a broader industrial and scientific technology provider serving customers worldwide. Pascal Daloz has served as chief executive officer since 2024, while Bernard Charlès serves as chairman of the board.
