Computer-aided design (CAD) software encompasses the parametric and direct-modelling tools used to create, modify and document 2D drawings and 3D solid or surface geometry for aerospace structures, systems and components, supporting model-based definition (MBD) workflows and producing geometry outputs consumed by downstream manufacturing and analysis processes.
How many distinct aircraft programs each supplier in this area is linked to in our database — a proxy for how widely established a company is across the industry. Bars are relative to the top-ranked supplier.
Whether supply here is concentrated in a few big players or spread across many. Top-5 share is the portion of all program links held by the five largest suppliers. HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index) runs 0–10,000: under ~1,500 is competitive, over ~2,500 is concentrated.
Where the listed suppliers in this area are based, by country of head office. Useful for sourcing, near-shoring and understanding regional strengths.