Dassault Systèmes is a France-based software company specializing in 3D design, digital mock-up and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. Founded in 1981 as a spin-off from Dassault Aviation, the company has grown into a global technology leader providing collaborative environments for the conception, simulation and operation of products and production systems. Headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, Dassault Systèmes has built an international network of development, sales and support centers serving customers in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East.
The company’s flagship offering, the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, brings together a portfolio of applications for design (CATIA, SOLIDWORKS), simulation (SIMULIA), manufacturing and operations (DELMIA), as well as collaborative data and lifecycle management (ENOVIA). These integrated solutions enable organizations across industries to create virtual twin experiences, optimizing product innovation and streamlining processes from initial concept through manufacturing and service.
Dassault Systèmes addresses the needs of a wide range of sectors including aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial equipment, high-tech, consumer goods, life sciences and energy and materials. By combining cloud-based and on-premise deployment options, the company supports enterprises of varying size in accelerating digital transformation, reducing time-to-market and fostering sustainable innovation practices.
Under the leadership of Vice Chairman and CEO Bernard Charlès, Dassault Systèmes has pursued a strategy of organic growth complemented by targeted acquisitions such as SolidWorks and Apriso, strengthening its solution portfolio and market reach. The company’s ongoing focus on research and development, together with partnerships across ecosystems, has solidified its position as a cornerstone provider of 3D experiences and PLM technology on a global scale.
