Over the next decade, engineering simulation will undergo significant transformation as simulation, digital twins, and AI/ML rapidly converge. Initiatives such as ASSESS will play acritical role in bringing together industry, academic, and government thought leaders to help shape engineering simulation’s future. As convergence accelerates, simulation will expand far beyond earlyproduct development and expert analysts, becoming more embedded in manufacturing, operations, andmaintenance to drive performance, reliability, and overall business value.

This article appeared in the January 2026 Issue of BENCHMARK.