Metecs

What Metecs does

METECS, founded in 2003 and headquartered at 1030 Hercules Ave., Houston, Texas near NASA's Johnson Space Center, is a privately held LLC that delivers high-fidelity simulation, flight software, robotics, and immersive media services. The company operates two divisions. Its Engineering division covers Space Systems Simulation (supporting ISS, Orion, Artemis, Lunar Gateway, HLS, and EHP), Robotics (Valkyrie, Robonaut 2, ASO), Virtual Equipment Training (full-cab, VR, and desktop simulators for heavy-equipment OEMs), CAN Bus Testing (J1939, ISOBUS, CANopen via the proprietary mCAN environment), and Application Development. Its Creative division delivers Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Interactive 360 Video, Virtual Showrooms, Storytelling, and 3D Modeling for clients across sectors.

Technically, METECS builds on NASA open-source frameworks (Trick, DUST, EDGE, JEOD, cFS) alongside commercial 3D pipelines (Blender, Cinema 4D, Houdini, ZBrush, Unity, Unreal Engine). Differentiated proprietary assets include the mCAN modular CAN bus test environment, an AR analytics platform with real-time image/landmark/QR detection, and deep multibody dynamics and ROS expertise. The firm holds ISO 27001:2022 certification and COPPA compliance for child-directed applications.

The business model is project-based professional services delivered through multi-year government contracts and bespoke commercial engagements. Pricing is opaque and quote-driven. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales, long-incumbent customer relationships, and conference participation (CONEXPO CON/AGG, Bauma). NASA is the anchor customer, recently formalized through the July 2025 Simulation and Advanced Software Services II (SASS II) contract with a potential $150 million ceiling over five years. Other named customers include John Deere, Ditch Witch, Case New Holland, Subsite, American Augers, Littlefield, JPMorgan Chase, and Osage Nation.

Name

Metecs

Legal name

Metecs, LLC

Website

https://metecs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

METECS is a Houston-based engineering and applied technology firm founded in 2003, delivering high-fidelity simulation, flight software, robotics, and immersive media for NASA human spaceflight programs and major heavy-equipment OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Simulation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spacecraft Integration, Assembly & Test (IAT) (IMABACAK), OEM Embedded Connectivity & Telematics Platforms (TLAEAFAA)

Keywords

• Simulation engineering services
• Flight software development
• Virtual training simulators
• Robotics software systems
• Immersive media production

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Simulation Professional Services: Project-based professional services delivering custom simulation, software development, robotics, and systems analysis for NASA programs and industrial clients. Revenue is generated through multi-year government contracts (e.g., NASA SASS II at $150M potential value over five years) and commercial engineering engagements. The company guides clients from concept through deployment, indicating a services-led revenue model.
2. Simulation Solutions for Equipment OEMs: Delivers operator training simulators, sales education demos, and product development test beds to construction and industrial equipment manufacturers, suggesting a product/platform licensing or project-based commercial engagement model.
3. Creative and Immersive Media Production: Produces 360 video, VR experiences, AR applications, and storytelling content for marketing, training, and education, likely as billable creative production engagements or fixed-price project deliveries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Metecs is an engineering and applied technology company delivering high-fidelity simulation, flight and mission-critical software, robotics systems, virtual/augmented reality, digital twin technology, and 3D graphics for NASA human spaceflight programs and industrial equipment OEMs. Its service portfolio spans Space Systems simulation and flight software (Orion, ISS, Artemis, Lunar Gateway), Robotics (Valkyrie, Robonaut 2, ASO), Virtual Equipment Training (full-cab, VR, desktop and custom simulators), CAN Bus Testing (J1939, ISOBUS, CANopen), and Creative services including VR/AR experiences, 360 video, virtual showrooms, storytelling, and 3D modeling. Engagements are project-based, guiding clients from concept through deployment on multi-year contracts such as the NASA SASS II contract valued at up to $150 million over five years.

Product overview

METECS is an engineering and applied technology company offering a diverse portfolio of specialized products and services organized into Engineering and Creative divisions. The Engineering portfolio includes Space Systems (simulation and flight software for NASA programs including Orion, ISS, Artemis, and Lunar Gateway), Robotics (supporting Valkyrie and Robonaut 2 using ROS), Virtual Equipment Training (full-cab simulators, VR training, desktop/custom simulators), CAN Bus Testing (protocol testing for J1939, ISOBUS, CANopen), and Application Development (AI platforms, cloud-native systems, web/mobile apps, IoT interfaces). The Creative portfolio encompasses Virtual Reality Experiences, Augmented Reality Apps, Interactive 360 Video, Virtual Showrooms, Storytelling (video production, VFX), and 3D Modeling/Graphics (using Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine). The company was awarded NASA's SASS II contract ($150M potential value) for simulation and software services. Services are available for diverse sectors including aerospace, energy, agriculture, education, construction, and industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Space Systems Simulation
• Flight Software
• Robotics Systems Development
• Virtual Equipment Training
• CAN Bus Testing (mCAN)
• Application Development
• Virtual Reality Experiences
• Augmented Reality Apps
• Interactive 360 Video
• Virtual Showrooms
• Storytelling and Immersive Media Production
• 3D Modeling and Graphics

Quantifiable outcome

• NASA SASS II contract valued at $150 million over five years — the largest contract in company history
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETECS has an ongoing strategic relationship with NASA supporting major human spaceflight programs including ISS, Orion, EHP (Exploration Habitat Program), HLS (Human Landing System), Lunar Gateway, and Artemis. METECS was awarded the NASA SASS II (Simulation and Advanced Software Services II) contract worth up to $150 million over five years, covering simulation and software services for space vehicle models, robotics, human biomechanics, flight systems, and astronaut training technologies.
• LittlefieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETECS supports Littlefield with industry-leading training simulators and XR solutions. Littlefield is a digital marketing agency, but this appears to be a commercial customer engagement at Bauma 2025 where METECS provided simulation solutions.
• Ditch WitchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETECS provides Ditch Witch with industry-leading training simulators and XR solutions. The partnership was showcased at Bauma 2025 in Germany. Ditch Witch is a leading manufacturer of directional boring and construction equipment.
• American AugerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETECS supports American Augers with industry-leading training simulators and XR solutions at Bauma 2025. American Augers manufactures trenchless drilling equipment.
• JPMorgan ChasenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETECS partnered with JPMorgan Chase's commercial banking team to produce the 'McDonogh 19 Elementary School' 360 experience documenting the civil rights desegregation movement in New Orleans. METECS handled pre-production creative direction, 360 cinematography, drone capture, post-production editorial, VFX, and design. The project won a Telly Award.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barrios Technology: Houston-based, mid-size NASA Johnson Space Center engineering and technical services contractor supporting mission operations, flight software, and simulation — the closest direct peer to METECS in size, location, and NASA focus.
• Simformotion: Developer of Cat Simulators and operator training simulators for Caterpillar heavy equipment, directly comparable to METECS' full-cab and VR operator training simulators sold to John Deere, Ditch Witch, and Case New Holland.
• CM Labs Simulations: Vendor of Vortex Simulator for heavy equipment, ports, and construction training — a direct competitor in the operator training simulator and physics-based simulation market METECS serves with Full-Cab and Custom Simulators.
• ForgeFX Simulations: Custom 3D training simulator developer for construction, mining, and industrial equipment OEMs; competes with METECS in the same virtual equipment training market and shares a similar custom-engineering delivery model.
• Groove Jones: Immersive technology studio delivering VR, AR, and 360° experiences for enterprise brands — directly comparable to METECS' creative division (VR Experiences, AR Apps, Interactive 360 Video, Storytelling) on which Telly Award-winning work like the McDonogh 19 project sits.

Broad incumbents

• KBR: Large prime NASA contractor and incumbent on the predecessor SASS contract; broad portfolio across human spaceflight, science, and engineering services that overlaps with METECS' SASS II scope but at significantly larger scale.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global engineering services and federal IT incumbent with deep NASA and aerospace simulation work; competes with METECS on federal engineering services opportunities while operating a much larger and more diversified portfolio.
• SAIC: Federal IT and engineering services prime serving NASA, DoD, and intelligence customers; competes with METECS for mission-critical simulation and software development task orders through a much broader service catalog.
• Leidos: Large federal science, engineering, and IT services contractor with NASA mission support exposure; provides comparable systems integration, simulation, and software services but across a vastly broader customer base.
• CACI International: Federal IT and engineering services prime across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies; competes with METECS for software-intensive federal simulation work but competes primarily on enterprise-scale programs and contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/metecs
• Facebookfacebook.com/metecstechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2286566/admin/feed/posts

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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