Top 5 Digital Engineering Trends to Watch in MENA in 2025
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is accelerating its digital transformation journey, and engineering innovation is at the forefront. At GDS (Generative Design Solutions), we work alongside leading organizations across manufacturing, design, and industrial sectors to implement smart engineering solutions powered by industry-leading platforms like Dassault Systèmes, Creaform, and Total Materia.
Here are the top 5 digital engineering trends shaping the region in 2025:
1. Simulation-Led Product Development
With solutions like SIMULIA and 3DEXPERIENCE Works, simulation is now embedded at the heart of engineering workflows. Teams are adopting physics-based virtual testing to reduce prototyping cycles, enhance accuracy, and speed up decision-making.
2. Cloud-Centric Collaboration Platforms
Organizations across MENA are embracing the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to connect design, simulation, and manufacturing teams. Cloud-based PLM and integrated data management systems are unlocking efficiency, transparency, and real-time collaboration.
3. Smart Manufacturing Powered by MES
Smart factories are rising across the Gulf region, and so is the demand for powerful ERP + MES tools like DELMIAWorks. These platforms enable real-time visibility into operations, production planning, and inventory control, aligned with Industry 4.0 goals.
4. Portable 3D Scanning for Reverse Engineering
Solutions like Creaform HandySCAN 3D and Go!SCAN are enabling precise, on-the-go scanning for reverse engineering, inspection, and metrology applications. Expect wider adoption in automotive, oil & gas, aerospace, and maintenance workflows.
5. AI-Enhanced Materials Intelligence
With platforms like Total Materia, engineering teams are leveraging the power of materials data intelligence to optimize design decisions, reduce risk, and meet international standards. The integration of smart materials databases is growing in manufacturing, energy, and defence sectors.
How GDS Is Powering the Transformation
As a regional leader in digital engineering solutions, GDS partners with top global providers to bring MENA organizations best-in-class tools for simulation, 3D design, manufacturing intelligence, and materials management.
Whether you’re building smart factories, running complex simulations, or optimizing your digital thread, GDS is your trusted partner.
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