Real Time Digital Simulator Global Market Report 2025

The real time digital simulator market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.12 billion in 2024 to $1.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising need for simulation-based testing, the increasing complexity of power systems, greater adoption of high-performance computing, a higher demand for testing and validation of electrical equipment, and the growing integration of renewable energy sources into grids.

The real time digital simulator market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.19 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for real-time testing in smart grid systems, an increasing need for power grid stability and reliability, greater adoption of renewable energy integration, growth in hardware-in-the-loop testing, and increasing investments from both the government and private sector in power systems infrastructure. Key trends expected in this period include advancements in simulation software technology, innovations in real-time data processing, the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning for predictive simulations, ongoing research and development in hardware-in-the-loop testing systems, and progress in digital twin technologies for real-time monitoring and control.

The growing emphasis on digital transformation is expected to accelerate the expansion of the real-time digital simulator market. Digital transformation involves integrating digital technologies into all aspects of a business, fundamentally changing how it operates and delivers value to customers. The demand for digital transformation is increasing as businesses seek greater operational efficiency and automation to streamline processes, cut costs, and boost productivity through intelligent technologies. Real-time digital simulators play a crucial role in this transformation by offering accurate and dynamic simulations for complex systems, enabling quicker testing and development. They enhance decision-making and optimize system performance, improving efficiency across industries. For example, in May 2023, the European Investment Bank, based in Luxembourg, reported that 69% of European Union (EU) companies adopted advanced digital technologies in 2022, up from 61% in 2021. As a result, the growing focus on digital transformation is driving the growth of the real-time digital simulator market.

Leading companies in the real-time digital simulator market are focusing on developing innovative technologies, such as liquid cooling systems, to improve simulation accuracy, enhance real-time processing capabilities, and support complex system modeling across various industries. A liquid cooling system is a thermal management solution that uses liquid coolant to dissipate heat from electronic components, preventing overheating and ensuring optimal performance. For example, in March 2025, VI-grade, a Germany-based software company, launched AutoHawk Extreme, a real-time simulation platform designed for detailed multibody simulations. This advanced platform features real-time multibody simulation capabilities, liquid cooling systems, and scalable architecture, allowing it to handle complex computations, improve efficiency, and adapt to a range of engineering needs. AutoHawk Extreme is highly versatile, enabling seamless integration into various engineering applications, including automotive and aerospace, by utilizing advanced real-time processing power.

In November 2022, AMETEK Inc., a U.S.-based industrial technology solutions provider, acquired RTDS Technologies Inc. for $244.2 million. This acquisition aims to enhance AMETEK’s capabilities in real-time digital simulation and reinforce its position in the power systems and electrical engineering sectors, with a particular focus on hardware-in-the-loop testing and power grid simulation. RTDS Technologies Inc. is a Canada-based company specializing in real-time digital simulators for power system simulation.

Major players in the real time digital simulator market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company, Schneider Electric SE, GE Vernova Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Hydro-Québec, AMETEK Inc., Autodesk Inc., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, ANSYS Inc., Spectris plc, The MathWorks Inc., dSPACE GmbH, IRONMAN Group, OPAL-RT Technologies Inc., Mevea Ltd., and SimWell Consulting & Technologies Inc.

North America was the largest region in the real time digital simulator market in 2024. The regions covered in real time digital simulator report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the real time digital simulator market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A real-time digital simulator (RTDS) is a high-performance computing system designed to model and simulate complex electrical power systems in real-time. It is mainly used to assess the behavior of electrical grids, components, and control systems under different conditions, without the risks or costs associated with physical experimentation. The primary goal of RTDS is to provide real-time analysis, validation, and optimization of system performance for research, development, and operational testing.

The key components of a real-time digital simulator include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical components that support real-time modeling, processing, and interfacing with external systems. These include analog input and output boards, as well as digital input and output boards. RTDS is applied across various fields such as power systems, industrial automation, research and development, education, and training. Its main end-users include utilities, oil and gas companies, manufacturing, aerospace and defense, along with numerous other industries.

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The real time digital simulator market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as simulation software development, system integration, training and support, testing and validation services, and consulting for power grid design and optimization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The real-time digital simulator market also includes sales of simulation processors, digital controllers, interface modules, and power amplifiers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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