PROCAD

What PROCAD does

PROCAD GmbH & Co. KG is a German software company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, that develops PRO.FILE, an on-premise Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform purpose-built for mid-market discrete manufacturers. The company is currently a subsidiary of US-based Revalize, Inc., and operates offices in Karlsruhe and Bochum (Germany), Jacksonville, Florida (USA), and Harlow (United Kingdom). PRO.FILE functions as a central product data backbone, eliminating version chaos across multi-CAD engineering environments and connecting design data with downstream ERP, document management, and engineering change workflows.

The platform's core architecture integrates with six major CAD systems (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, Dassault Systèmes CATIA, Siemens NX, Solid Edge) and provides 1,000+ prebuilt ERP connectors via the Revalize Integration Hub (iPaaS). Proprietary components include the ISI.CON no-code administration tool, the Generic JobServer for automated background processing, the xBOM Editor for variant-aware bill-of-materials management, and structured Engineering Change Management (ECM) workflows. Capabilities are extended through eight certified solution partnerships covering visualization (Oracle AutoVue, Kisters 3DViewStation), ERP integration (HE-S for SAP, deployed in 300+ installations), electrical engineering (EPLAN), productivity (Microsoft 365/SharePoint/Teams), background processing (Invenio), mobile access (flexmobility FLEX App), and browser-native DMS (trisoft Web.Client).

PROCAD operates a direct enterprise field sales motion targeting manufacturers with 50–1,000+ employees, supplemented by certified solution partners. Revenue is generated through software licensing and subscriptions together with professional services, with implementation delivered via the RSIM (Revalize Standard Implementation Methodology) framework designed to enable go-live in weeks rather than months. Notable named customers include Hosokawa Alpine (100-designer multi-CAD environment), Mecaplex Metall AG, and Erlenbach GmbH. The company has pursued inorganic expansion via the 2021 acquisition of Acatec (developer of the Speedmaxx product configurator) and merger with keytech (a PLM provider), targeting the PLM/CPQ adjacency for discrete manufacturing.

Name

PROCAD

Legal name

PROCAD GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://pro-file.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PROCAD develops PRO.FILE, an on-premise PDM/PLM platform for mid-market discrete manufacturers, integrating six major CAD systems with 1,000+ ERP connectors. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, the company is a subsidiary of Revalize, Inc., and serves engineering and manufacturing customers across DACH, North America, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms (HDAEAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data App Builders (Forms, Portals & Internal Tools) (HDAEAKAK), Process & Case Management Low-Code Platforms (HDAEAKAE), Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD)

Keywords

• Product data management
• Product lifecycle management
• CAD integration software
• Engineering change management
• Discrete manufacturing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: PRO.FILE is sold as an on-premise PDM/PLM solution with flexible licensing models. The software is offered with license models that fit customer business needs, with implementation packages and support services included in the go-live packages.
2. Implementation and Professional Services: Time-to-Value Package implementation services, training programs, and ongoing support services. The RSIM method (Revalize Standard Implementation Methodology) enables efficient implementation within weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PROCAD develops and sells PRO.FILE, an on-premise Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software platform for discrete manufacturing. The platform centrally manages all product-related data and documents, integrates with major CAD systems (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, NX, Solid Edge) and ERP systems (SAP and 1,000+ connectors), and includes no-code configuration, BOM management, engineering change workflows, and mobile/shop-floor access.

Product overview

PROCAD offers PRO.FILE as a unified PDM/PLM platform for discrete manufacturing, combining core product data management with modular applications and add-ons. The portfolio includes the central PRO.FILE V10 platform with multi-CAD and multi-ERP integration, supported by Digital Thread, Document Management System (DMS), Engineering Change Management (ECM), and Mobile App modules. The platform is enhanced by ISI.CON (no-code administration), xBOM Editor (variant management), PRO.FILE VIEW/PRO.FILE VIEW 3D+ (built-in viewing), and Generic JobServer (background processing). Additional offerings include the web-based DMS Web.Client (powered by trisoft), the FLEX App for mobile access, and RSIM implementation methodology. The portfolio also includes Speedmaxx, a product configurator acquired from Acatec. The platform connects to major CAD systems (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, NX, Solid Edge), ERP systems (SAP and 1,000+ connectors), and integrates with Oracle AutoVue, EPLAN, Microsoft 365, Kisters 3DViewStation, Invenio, HE-S Integration Suite, and flexmobility through certified solution partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRO.FILE: Comprehensive PDM (Product Data Management) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solution for discrete manufacturing. Provides central on-premise PDM with CAD/ERP integration, no-code configuration, and digital thread capabilities.

Products and services

• PRO.FILE V10 Comprehensive on-premise Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform for discrete manufacturing. Centrally manages all product-related data and documents, eliminates data silos, automates workflows, and accelerates development processes through seamless integration with CAD systems (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, NX, Solid Edge) and 1,000+ ERP connectors via the Revalize Integration Hub. Targets mid-sized discrete manufacturers needing structured product data governance and multi-site synchronization.
• Speedmaxx Product Configurator Product configurator originally developed by Acatec and acquired by PROCAD to expand product configuration (CPQ) capabilities and strengthen PLM/CPQ offerings for discrete manufacturing customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5X faster time-to-market through reliable data sources and centralized data synchronization
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle AutoVue integration delivers enterprise-grade visualization for over 450+ file formats including 2D and 3D CAD, ECAD, and office documents directly inside PRO.FILE. Every team member can view, annotate, and mark up engineering data without a native CAD license.
• InveniocoreTechnology or IntegrationInvenio extends PRO.FILE's background processing engine with custom Job Server modules enabling automated workflows for format conversion, file distribution, and system synchronization. Purpose-built for complex PLM environments, these extensions reduce manual intervention and keep product data moving reliably.
• HE-S (HES Digital Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationHE-S delivers the Integration Suite bridging PRO.FILE with SAP and other ERP platforms, synchronizing BOMs, documents, and change orders between engineering and manufacturing operations in real time. SAP Silver Partner solution deployed in 300+ installations worldwide.
• EPLANcoreTechnology or IntegrationEPLAN is the global standard for electrical, automation, and mechatronic engineering documentation. The PRO.FILE-EPLAN integration keeps schematics, control cabinet designs, and associated data in sync with the PDM/PLM environment, giving mechanical and electrical engineering a single source of truth.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPRO.FILE integrates natively with Microsoft ecosystem including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams. Engineers and project stakeholders work in familiar tools while documents and revisions are managed centrally in PRO.FILE with full version control and audit trail.
• KisterscoreTechnology or IntegrationKisters 3DViewStation delivers high-performance 3D visualization for digital mock-up, design review, and technical documentation inside PRO.FILE. With support for over 60 CAD formats, teams can view, measure, section, and compare assemblies without native CAD licenses.
• flexmobilitycoreTechnology or IntegrationThe PRO.FILE FLEX App, powered by the flexmobility platform, extends PLM access to iOS and Android devices, letting field engineers and shop-floor teams view documents, log changes, and trigger workflows on the go. Configuration-based development adapts to processes without custom code.
• trisoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPRO.FILE DMS Web.Client, a partner product by trisoft informationsmanagement gmbh, delivers a browser-native interface for document management within PRO.FILE. Users get intuitive, location-independent access to managed documents, approvals, and lifecycle states with no desktop client required.
• keytechflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerger with keytech, a PLM provider, to strengthen position in the industry. The merger aims to accelerate the development of user-friendly PLM/CPQ solutions and enhance digital transformation for manufacturing companies.
• AcatecflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcatec, a developer of the Speedmaxx product configurator, was acquired by PROCAD to expand product configuration capabilities and strengthen PLM/CPQ offerings for manufacturing companies.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PTC: PTC's Windchill is one of the dominant PLM platforms globally, with deep CAD integration (Creo) and broad enterprise reach. Comparable to PRO.FILE as a multi-CAD PLM platform, but at significantly larger scale and with a heavier enterprise footprint.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Teamcenter is the most widely deployed PLM platform, bundled with Siemens NX CAD. Directly comparable to PRO.FILE in the multi-CAD PLM category, though targeted at larger enterprises and tightly coupled with Siemens' CAD portfolio.
• Dassault Systèmes: ENOVIA is Dassault Systèmes' PLM suite, deeply integrated with CATIA and SOLIDWORKS. Overlaps with PRO.FILE in discrete manufacturing PLM but is part of a much broader 3DEXPERIENCE platform play.
• Autodesk: Autodesk Vault and Fusion Lifecycle Manage provide PLM capabilities tightly coupled with Inventor/Fusion 360. Overlaps with PRO.FILE for multi-CAD users that include Autodesk tools, and represents the CAD-vendor-bundling threat.
• SAP: SAP Portfolio and Project Management / SAP PLM extends the S/4HANA ecosystem into product data governance. Relevant because PRO.FILE's 1,000+ ERP connectors include SAP, and SAP's PLM offering is a frequent alternative in mid-market evaluations.

Direct peers

• Aras: Aras Innovator is an open-architecture, model-based PLM platform targeted at mid-market and enterprise discrete manufacturers. Closest direct peer to PRO.FILE on positioning (vendor-neutral, multi-CAD, configurable) and on customer profile.
• CONTACT Software: CONTACT Software offers the CIM Database PLM platform, with deep multi-CAD and ERP integration aimed at mid-market and enterprise discrete manufacturers. Headquartered in Bremen, Germany — a direct German-language, DACH-focused competitor to PROCAD.

Emerging players

• Propel: Propel is a cloud-native PLM/QMS/quality platform built on Salesforce, targeting product companies. Represents the SaaS-native disruption to on-premise PLM players like PROCAD in the mid-market.
• OpenBOM: OpenBOM delivers a cloud-based BOM and product data management platform, often used by smaller discrete manufacturers and engineering teams. Adjacent competitor to PRO.FILE for SMB and mid-market CAD-driven product data management.

Regional players

• CENIT: CENIT is a German PLM and digital transformation consultancy and software provider, partnering with Dassault Systèmes and others. Comparable to PROCAD as a DACH-headquartered PLM specialist serving mid-market and enterprise discrete manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A2 records

Investments

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

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