What Oxaion does

Oxaion is a Germany-based ERP software provider, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Ettlingen with an additional office in Austria. It operates as part of the Aptean group and serves mid-sized German and European companies (the Mittelstand) with deep vertical specialization across mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics, project planning, service and rental, medical technology, trade, and automotive industries. The company supports sales of more than a dozen process modules — materials management, production, CRM/sales, project management, service, accounting and controlling — and localization across 15+ countries.

The core product is oxaion ERP, a Java-based, multi-layer, platform-independent system using a model-driven development framework with open XML-based communication. It is differentiated by its Rolling Release continuous update mechanism (reducing update cycles to 1-2 weeks and effort by over 50%), built-in regulatory compliance for medical device standards (ISO 13485, MDR, GAMP 5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, UDI/EUDAMED), and an AI-enabled module called oxaion Automate that provides iOCR invoice processing, master data harmonization, and document classification. The broader product portfolio includes oxaion Analytics/Analytics Pro (QlikSense-powered), oxaion BPM, oxaion DMS/DMS Pro (ELO-integrated), oxaion CAQ, oxaion Mobility, oxaion Crossfeed (portal), and oxaion easy (a preconfigured variant for smaller medical technology firms).

Oxaion generates revenue through annual subscription licenses for ERP software, managed cloud services via the Aptean Cloud in European data centers, application managed services, professional implementation services, and paid training (€1,000 per person for a 1-day online session). Distribution is primarily direct sales to mid-market buyers in the DACH region, supplemented by a partner ecosystem (ELO, Qlik, ISD, Syncos, SEEBURGER) and the broader Aptean channel. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Oxaion

Legal name

oxaion gmbh

Website

https://oxaion.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oxaion is a Germany-based ERP software provider, founded in 1982 and part of the Aptean group, delivering industry-specific ERP systems with built-in regulatory compliance to mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) across manufacturing, medical technology, trade, and automotive verticals in the DACH region and 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• Medical technology compliance
• Mechanical engineering software
• Business process management
• Manufacturing ERP systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ettlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Licenses: Annual subscription/license model for ERP software with different editions including oxaion (standard) and oxaion easy (for smaller medical technology companies). Pricing is quote-based and varies by company size and requirements.
2. Training Services: 1-day online training sessions at €1,000 per person, €300 for each additional person from the same company. Training covers all application areas including surface, purchasing, sales, production, accounting, scheduling, warehouse, service, and application management.
3. Cloud Services: Cloud ERP operation through Aptean Cloud in high-security European data centers. Annual fixed fee model with included IT administration, performance optimization, backup, and hardware monitoring.
4. Support Services: Application Managed Services (AMS) for ongoing system support, optimization, and management of the oxaion ERP system.
5. Implementation Services: Consulting and implementation services for ERP deployment, including validation support for regulated industries like medical technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Oxaion develops and sells the oxaion ERP software platform, a comprehensive enterprise resource planning system tailored for German mid-sized companies (Mittelstand). The platform spans materials management, production, CRM, project management, service, accounting and analytics, with industry-specific extensions for mechanical engineering, electronics, project planning, service/rental, medical technology, trade, and automotive sectors. The company also provides cloud hosting through Aptean Cloud, implementation and managed services, plus add-on modules for document management, BPM, BI/analytics, CAQ, mobility, CAD/PDM integration, and AI-based automation.

Product overview

Oxaion is a German ERP software provider serving the Mittelstand (mid-sized companies) for over 40 years, now part of the Aptean group. The product portfolio centers on oxaion ERP as the core platform, enhanced by the AI-powered oxaion Automate system for intelligent automation. Key add-on modules include oxaion Analytics/Analytics Pro for business intelligence (powered by QlikSense), oxaion BPM for process management, oxaion DMS/DMS Pro for document management (with ELO integration), oxaion CAQ for quality assurance, and oxaion Mobility for mobile access. The oxaion Crossfeed portal provides unified workspace integration. Industry-specific versions exist for Automotive, Medical Technology (with oxaion easy), Trade, Project Planning, and Service/Rental sectors. Deployment options include on-premise, oxaion Cloud (via Aptean Cloud), and hybrid models, with Rolling Release providing continuous updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AppCentral: KI-gestützte Plattform für alle Aptean-Lösungen
• Incoming Invoice Workflow (ERW)
• oxaion Crossfeed
• oxaion DMS
• oxaion DMS Pro
• oxaion Analytics
• oxaion Analytics Pro
• oxaion BPM
• oxaion Cloud
• oxaion Portal connect

Products and services

• oxaion ERP Core ERP software platform for mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) covering materials management, production planning, CRM/sales, project management, service, accounting and controlling. Java-based multi-layer architecture, platform-independent, scalable from small businesses to deployments with 1,000+ users.
• oxaion easy Preconfigured ERP solution for smaller medical technology companies with built-in validation package, audit trail, UDI creation, ISO 13485/MDR compliance support, designed to reduce validation effort by 70 percent.
• oxaion Automate AI/ML platform integrated into oxaion ERP providing AI-based incoming invoice processing with intelligent OCR (iOCR), automated master data harmonization, form and document processing using pre-trained domain knowledge models.
• AppCentral AI-powered platform for all Aptean solutions providing a centralized, secure platform with the latest Aptean Intelligence innovations for optimizing ERP workflows and enabling AI-supported automation.
• Aptean Cloud (oxaion Cloud) Cloud deployment and hosting service for oxaion ERP in high-security European data centers with annual fixed fee model, including IT administration, performance optimization, backup, hardware monitoring, and 24/7 expert support.
• oxaion Crossfeed Personalized user portal connecting ERP with financial accounting, QA and CAD systems, with email, groupware, intranet and Office integration. Four-layer architecture, 100% Java-based, database and platform independent.
• oxaion Analytics Business intelligence solution consisting of key figures system, reports and dashboards providing real-time evaluations, drill-down functions and role-based management dashboards with traffic light visualizations.
• oxaion Analytics Pro Advanced analytics extension using QlikSense in-memory technology with drag-and-drop functionality, compressing data to 10% of original size, integrating external data sources including historical data from legacy systems.
• oxaion BPM (Business Process Management) Business process management module for analysis, design, improvement and documentation of business processes, including Process Designer for workflow modeling and integrated process monitoring.
• oxaion DMS Document management system integrated into ERP workflow with versioning, automatic archiving, keyword/full-text search, authorization control and mobile DMS app for iOS, Android and WIN10.
• oxaion DMS Pro Full ELO integration for advanced document management, including ELO Smart Input for automated document processing, ELOAnalytics for contract management, ELO Collaboration Tools for workflows and GDPR-compliant data handling.
• oxaion Mobility Mobile software solutions for ERP access including standard apps for Sales/CRM, Service, Production/Warehouse, Finance and Administration, featuring a low-code platform for custom app development supporting iOS, Android and WIN10 with online and offline capability.
• oxaion CAQ (Computer-Aided Quality Assurance) Computer-aided quality assurance system covering quality control, audit management, action management, test planning, initial sampling, FMEA risk management, and complaint management including 8D and CAPA.
• oxaion Portal connect Web portal and e-commerce solution supporting customer portals, device portals, supplier portals and CAQ portals, built with HTML5 and Angular, responsive for all devices with REST API gateway.
• oxaion ERW (Incoming Invoice Workflow) Incoming invoice workflow with OCR scanning and data matching that automatically verifies invoices against orders, processes matches immediately without manual intervention, and routes exceptions to BPM system.
• oxaion CAD/PDM Connector CAD/PDM interface providing complete bidirectional data exchange between ERP and PDM systems, enabling access to inventory levels, assembly costs and product documents directly from PDM applications.
• Aptean AI Assistant AI-powered assistant for oxaion ERP enabling natural language interaction with the system, integrated through the AppCentral platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in validation effort with oxaion easy for medical technology companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability9 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ApteanflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOxaion is part of the Aptean group, a global enterprise software provider. As Aptean Germany GmbH, oxaion operates as the German ERP brand within the Aptean portfolio. Products include AppCentral - AI-powered platform for Aptean solutions.
• ISD Software und Systeme GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint development of CAD/PDM interface enabling access to ERP information (inventory levels, assembly costs, product documents) directly from PDM systems. Complete bidirectional data exchange between ERP and PDM.
• Syncos QMcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect interface to Syncos QM - one of the most widely used QM/QS systems in the automotive industry. Provides access to event management, measurement data acquisition, supplier evaluation, standards management, complaint management, materials management, and product audit.
• QlikcoreTechnology or IntegrationQlikSense visualization software powers oxaion Analytics Pro. User licenses for QlikSense server required. In-memory technology with drag-and-drop functionality and variety of charts for business intelligence.
• ELOcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with ELOProfessional and ELOEnterprise for advanced DMS functionality. Includes ELO Smart Input for document recognition, ELOAnalytics for contract management, and ELO Collaboration Tools for team workflows.
• Technische Universität ChemnitzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner that independently analyzed and rated oxaion ERP. Found the software to be 'very easy to use' with 'excellent look and feel'.
• ITA AutomotiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOxaion is a member of ITA Automotive Service Partner Association, an automotive industry network.
• Forum Medtech PharmaminorOthersMedical technology network membership.
• Medical MountainsminorOthersMedical technology industry cluster partnership.
• Weltzentrum der MedizintechnikminorOthersMedical technology world center partnership.
• Cluster Medizintechnik InternetminorOthersMedical technology internet cluster partnership.
• Life Science Standort TirolminorOthersLife science location Tirol partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SAP (Business One / S/4HANA Cloud): Global ERP incumbent with deep mid-market offerings (Business One, S/4HANA Cloud) targeting manufacturers and large enterprises. Direct overlap with Oxaion's Mittelstand target base and the same regulated-industry requirements.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Hyperscaler-aligned ERP/CRM suite (Business Central, Finance & Supply Chain) competing for the same mid-sized European manufacturers, with bundled AI via Copilot and Azure-native deployment.
• Infor: Large industry-specific ERP suite vendor (Infor CloudSuite Industrial) with strong manufacturing and distribution presence in Europe; overlaps with Oxaion's machinery, electronics, and trade verticals.
• Sage: Global mid-market accounting/ERP suite (Sage X3, Sage 100) frequently shortlisted alongside Oxaion by Mittelstand manufacturers and distributors.

Direct peers

• proALPHA: German mid-market ERP vendor focused on manufacturing, wholesale, and services with similar Mittelstand customer profile. Closest head-to-head competitor in DACH industrial mid-market.
• abas ERP: German mid-market ERP provider serving discrete manufacturers with comparable vertical coverage and similar target company size as Oxaion.
• Asseco Solutions (SAP Business One in DACH): Mid-market ERP partner/implementation house in DACH distributing SAP Business One and proprietary solutions, directly competing for Mittelstand manufacturers across German-speaking regions.
• PSI Software: German enterprise software vendor with ERP, production, and energy/utility solutions serving industrial mid-market in DACH; comparable in scale and target customer profile to Oxaion.
• AP Automation / SIEVERS-SNC: German mid-market ERP/business software vendor focused on small and mid-sized manufacturers and service companies in DACH; closely comparable target segment and product scope.

Regional players

• Mesonic: German-speaking (DACH) mid-market ERP/business software vendor targeting SMBs with comparable language localization and Mittelstand focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oxaion
• Facebookfacebook.com/oxaion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxaion-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/oxaion_career

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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