What Threedy does

Threedy GmbH is a Darmstadt, Germany-based visual computing company that develops instant3Dhub, a spatial streaming platform enabling real-time, browser-based 3D visualization of large CAD assemblies for industrial enterprises. The core proprietary technology streams massive CAD models to any device without local installs, GPUs, or file downloads, eliminating the friction of distributing and viewing complex engineering data across engineering, sales, service, and production functions. Threedy serves industrial OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers across automotive, manufacturing, energy, and rail sectors, with named customers including BMW, Daimler Truck, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, TRUMPF, Siemens, EDF, Stadler, Hella, and Volkswagen.

The instant3Dhub platform rests on five technical pillars: Spatial Streaming for instant model delivery; Linked Data integration that maintains live connections to PLM, PDM, CAD, and ERP systems without data duplication; Flexible UI Generation with AI-powered configuration tools; Integrated Collaboration including native Microsoft Teams integration; and Seamless XR for enterprise-grade augmented and virtual reality experiences. The platform supports 40+ CAD, BIM, and visualization formats (JT, CATIA V4/V5/V6, NX, STEP, IFC, SOLIDWORKS, Revit, and more) and is the first BIMSWARM-certified IFC/BIM viewing solution. Threedy also offers Agentic 3D, an AI-powered platform for industrial workflows, plus developer APIs (webVis API and Data Gateway API) for custom integrations.

Threedy operates a usage-based SaaS revenue model where customers pay when the system is actively in use, with deployment supported on-premises or in private cloud. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (discovery, live demo, 1-month free trial, 4-6 week proof-of-concept) with a self-serve evaluation option, complemented by channel partnerships (e.g., implementation partner 4Soft), strategic co-development with Microsoft and Siemens, and presence at industry events such as prostep ivip Symposium and Hannover Messe. Founded in 2010 (per company history) and led by co-founders Christian Stein (CEO) and Johannes Behr (CPO), with Holger Heinen as Chairman of the Advisory Board, Threedy has raised approximately $12.5M across a 2020 seed (Matterwave Ventures lead) and a February 2024 Series A (LBBW VC lead).

Name

Threedy

Legal name

Threedy GmbH

Website

https://threedy.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Threedy GmbH is a German visual computing company whose instant3Dhub platform streams large CAD assemblies to any browser-based device in real time, serving engineering, sales, service, and production teams at industrial enterprises in automotive, manufacturing, energy, and rail sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Darmstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Platform (instant3Dhub): Usage-based SaaS subscription model for instant3Dhub platform. Customers pay based on system usage rather than flat licensing fees. Supports scalable visualization for vendors and internal stakeholders with enterprise-wide deployment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Threedy sells instant3Dhub, a SaaS platform that streams massive 3D CAD models to any device in real time via proprietary Spatial Streaming technology, eliminating the need for local installs or GPUs. The platform integrates live with existing PLM, CAD, and IT systems without data duplication, supports 40+ CAD/BIM formats, and enables enterprise 3D collaboration, design reviews, 3D documentation, spare parts identification, and XR experiences across engineering, sales, service, and production teams.

Product overview

Threedy offers instant3Dhub as a unified 3D visualization platform that streams CAD data live to any device without downloads. The platform provides five core capabilities: Spatial Streaming for massive models, Linked Data for PLM/CAD integration without duplication, Flexible UI Generation for building task-specific apps, Integrated Collaboration including Microsoft Teams, and Seamless XR for enterprise augmented/virtual reality. The portfolio includes instant3Dhub as the core platform, Agentic 3D for AI-powered industrial automation, and specialized solutions for collaborative design reviews, 3D documentation, and spare parts identification. Developer access is provided via the webvis JavaScript API and Data Gateway API for backend integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• instant3Dhub: A 3D streaming and collaboration platform that enables enterprise teams to visualize, collaborate, and interact with CAD data in real-time across any device without heavy installations or downloads.

Products and services

• instant3Dhub A unified 3D streaming and collaboration platform that enables enterprise teams to visualize, interact with, and collaborate on massive CAD models in real-time across any device, without downloads or local GPU requirements.
• Agentic 3D (instant3Dhub AI Platform) AI-powered 3D platform enabling autonomous agents and intelligent automation for industrial workflows across design, engineering, production, and service organizations.
• webvis API Developer API (JavaScript) enabling application developers to visualize different resources based on simple URIs (URN or URL), with comprehensive interface for 3D visualization integration.
• Data Gateway API REST API providing pull-access to data based on a single URL per URI, automatically translating URIs to URLs based on local configuration with SSO token support for backend integrations.
• Collaborative Design Reviews Visual review and validation solution enabling customer collaboration for joint layout planning, coordinated customizations of standard machines, and secure 3D data sharing in sales cycles.
• 3D Documentation Generate and manage 3D documentation including work instructions, training materials, technical documentation, and installation/service guidance across departments.
• Spare Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• ~99% reduction in 3D loading times (30 seconds to near-instant)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• StadlercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRail vehicle manufacturer Stadler partnered with Threedy to establish a company-wide 3D infrastructure based on instant3Dhub across the entire process chain of Stadler, with production as the first step.
• MicrosoftflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThreedy teamed up with Microsoft to demonstrate a fully automated 3D factory visualization at Hannover Messe, showcasing real-time digital 3D factory twin technology.
• BIMSWARMcoreTechnology or IntegrationBIMSWARM partnered with Threedy to certify instant3Dhub IFC/BIM conformance, making it the first officially certified 3D viewing solution on the BIMSWARM platform and marketplace.
• SiemensflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiemens LDA and Threedy presented joint vision for instant3Dhub for the industrial metaverse at prostep ivip Symposium. Also cooperated to realize visual computing platform for immersive experiences for drive systems.
• 4SoftcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner4Soft is a strategic implementation partner helping deliver high-performance, secure 3D IT solutions. Their expertise helps turn complex customer needs into tailored solutions using instant3Dhub.
• BMW GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMW Group uses instant3Dhub as core technology for their internal VaaS (Visualization as a Service) platform. Partnership evolved over many years with joint presentations at industry conferences and cloud migration initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PTC: Atlas SaaS and Vuforia AR provide 3D visualization and AR for industrial applications. Competes with Threedy through a broader PLM and AR platform rather than a focused streaming product.
• Hexagon: Manufacturing intelligence platform with visualization, simulation and digital-twin capabilities. Competes with Threedy in industrial 3D visualization across manufacturing and engineering workflows.
• Siemens: Xcelerator and Teamcenter portfolios include visualization and XR capabilities for industry. Already a Threedy partner, but also a potential competitor bundling visualization into PLM.
• Dassault Systèmes: 3DEXPERIENCE platform offers 3D visualization, PLM and digital-twin capabilities for industrial customers. Broad incumbent whose 3D viewing features overlap with Threedy's instant3Dhub.
• Autodesk: Provides Forge Viewer and a broader design/PLM portfolio that includes browser-based 3D visualization. Competes with Threedy through horizontal CAD/platform offerings rather than focused streaming.

Direct peers

• Theorem Solutions: Specializes in CAD data translation and real-time 3D visualization for engineering and manufacturing. Closely comparable to Threedy on CAD format interoperability and visualization.
• Tech Soft 3D: Provides HOOPS SDKs and 3D visualization toolkits for engineering applications, used by many enterprise CAD/PLM vendors. Direct competitor at the CAD visualization and streaming layer that Threedy's instant3Dhub serves.
• Visual Components: 3D manufacturing simulation and visualization software for production planning and layout. Comparable to Threedy as a 3D visualization platform targeted at industrial engineering teams.
• Actify: Offers SpinFire, a 3D CAD viewer used by engineering and manufacturing teams to access and review designs. Directly overlaps with Threedy's 3D visualization offering for industrial engineering users.
• Holo-Light: Provides XR visualization and streaming solutions for engineering and industrial use cases. Direct competitor in enterprise AR/XR for live CAD data, a core capability of instant3Dhub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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