Most profit margins are narrow and continue to become even narrower. Even in segments with relatively healthy margins, competition and global outsourcing necessitate cost reduction.

Historically, the significant expenses associated with engineering have reduced profit margins, so numerous approaches have been formulated to cut process time. Most have been point solutions that can be helpful but are not applicable across the board

Design automation stands out as an effective means of dramatically cutting costs for a well-defined, well-proven range of engineering challenges, this is especially true where businesses demand quick quotes, consistent engineering, and reduced time-to-market.