What DPS Software does

DPS Software GmbH is a German PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions provider founded in 1997 and headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart. The company operates as a certified value-added reseller for Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, and SIMULIA platforms, augmented by SolidCAM (with proprietary iMachining technology), SWOOD, DraftSight, DriveWorks, and SIMULIA ABAQUS. Its portfolio spans the full product lifecycle: 2D/3D CAD construction, electrical schematic design, CNC manufacturing (CAM), product data management, finite element and CFD simulation, technical communication, visualization, and CPQ product configuration. A proprietary DPS Tools add-in layer (JobBox Suite, TableAddIn, MacroSheet, Fingerprint, ViewBox, ERP connector) and the DPS Akademie (278 courses, 70+ experts, 25 years of training history) sit on top of the Dassault substrate. DPS serves over 8,200 customers across Germany's manufacturing sector, with named accounts in aerospace (smartflyer AG), welding equipment (Lorch Schweisstechnik), process engineering (Jacob GmbH), wind energy (DELLNER BUBENZER), heating/HVAC (Wolf GmbH, SCHAKO, EBSO), timber construction (KLH), and precision machining (Loll Feinmechanik, Kaltenbach).

The company generates revenue through three streams: (1) software licensing and subscription reselling of Dassault Systèmes and partner products via quote-based annual or multi-year contracts, (2) professional services including implementation, migration, training, and hotline support (Mo-Fr 8:00-17:30), and (3) digitalization financing arrangements including leasing, subsidies, and CAD switching bonuses (Wechselprämie CAD). GTM is consultative enterprise field sales delivered from 14 German branch offices, with multi-channel demand generation across a content blog, the iKnow SOLIDWORKS knowledge portal, newsletters, trade shows, webinars, and social media. Effective January 1, 2024, DPS Software was consolidated along with peer PLM resellers Coffee, Solidline, and Solidpro into Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly traded Bechtle AG (Frankfurt Stock Exchange), creating a 600+ employee, 40+ location PLM specialist serving 25,000+ manufacturing customers. Managing directors Dr. Marcus Knieps and Michael Petzold continue in leadership roles under the new umbrella.

Name

DPS Software

Legal name

DPS Software GmbH

Website

https://dps-software.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DPS Software is a German PLM solutions provider and certified SOLIDWORKS/3DEXPERIENCE reseller offering CAD, CAM, CAE, and PDM to 8,200+ manufacturing customers. Since January 2024, it operates as part of Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH, serving 25,000+ customers from 40+ German locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PLM / CAD Software Reseller and Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Document Management Systems (DMS) (HDAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Process Automation (DPA) & Orchestration Suites (HDAEAHAF)

Keywords

• CAD software solutions
• Product lifecycle management
• Computer-aided manufacturing
• Product data management
• 3D CAD design

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 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 Licensing and Subscriptions: DPS Software resells SOLIDWORKS, SolidCAM, 3DEXPERIENCE, SIMULIA, and related software products as an authorized reseller. Revenue is generated through perpetual licenses, annual subscriptions, and multi-year contracts for software products from Dassault Systèmes and other vendors.
2. Professional Services and Consulting: Implementation, migration, training, and technical support services. The company provides hotline support (Mo-Fr 8:00-17:30), remote maintenance, installation, and consulting services. DPS Academy offers paid training courses.
3. Digitalization Financing Services: Leasing, digitalization subsidies, and CAD switching bonuses (Wechselprämie CAD) to facilitate customer acquisition and software transitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DPS Software is a German PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions provider acting as an authorized SOLIDWORKS reseller. It resells, implements, and supports Dassault Systèmes CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM products — including SOLIDWORKS CAD, SolidCAM, 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform, SIMULIA, DraftSight, SWOOD, and DriveWorks — supplemented by its own proprietary DPS Tools add-ins, ERP connectors, and integration adapters. The offering is rounded out by implementation, consulting, training through the DPS Akademie (278 courses), and a German-language technical support hotline.

Product overview

DPS Software is a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions provider that offers a comprehensive portfolio of software products and services for the entire product lifecycle. The portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered around SOLIDWORKS (the core 2D/3D CAD platform from Dassault Systèmes), SolidCAM (CAM solution), and the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform. The product portfolio spans: 2D/3D CAD construction (SOLIDWORKS CAD, DraftSight, SWOOD Design, SolidSteel parametric), electrical design (SOLIDWORKS Electrical), CAM/manufacturing (SolidCAM with iMachining, SWOOD CAM, SOLIDWORKS CAM), product data management (SOLIDWORKS PDM, SOLIDWORKS Manage), simulation (SOLIDWORKS Simulation, SIMULIA ABAQUS, CST Studio Suite), technical communication (SOLIDWORKS Composer, Inspection, MBD), visualization (SOLIDWORKS Visualize), team collaboration (3DEXPERIENCE platform tools), CPQ/product configurators (DriveWorks), and ERP integrations. The company also provides extensive training through the DPS Akademie with 278 courses. As of January 2024, DPS Software merged with Coffee, Solidline, and Solidpro under Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLIDWORKS CAD Market-leading 3D CAD software from Dassault Systèmes, combined with cloud services for real-time collaboration in product development; sold and supported by DPS Software as a SOLIDWORKS authorized reseller.
• SolidCAM Complete CAM solution fully integrated with SOLIDWORKS, featuring iMachining technology for CNC manufacturing with up to 70% time savings; sold and supported by DPS Software.
• 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Central cloud environment for integrated business processes from Dassault Systèmes, providing the foundation for 3DEXPERIENCE-branded products and enabling digital transformation across the product lifecycle.
• SOLIDWORKS Simulation Simulation tools for analyzing the physical behavior of products including structural, thermal, and motion analysis, resold and supported by DPS Software.
• SIMULIA ABAQUS Advanced finite element analysis (FEA) solution for complex structural and multiphysics simulations from Dassault Systèmes, resold and supported by DPS Software.
• SOLIDWORKS Electrical Electrical schematic design and 3D integration tool for mechatronic product development, resold and implemented by DPS Software.
• SOLIDWORKS PDM Product data management solution from Dassault Systèmes for organizing, managing and tracking design data and documentation, resold and supported by DPS Software.
• DriveWorks CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) solution for automating sales and engineering processes with 3D configuration; resold by DPS Software.
• DPS Akademie Training and education services with 278 courses taught by 70+ experts covering SOLIDWORKS, CAM, simulation and PDM; part of DPS Software's paid service offering.
• SWOOD CAM CAM solution specialized for woodworking and furniture manufacturing; resold by DPS Software.
• DPS Tools JobBox Suite Proprietary suite of job management and automation add-ins for SOLIDWORKS, developed by DPS Software.
• DPS Modell- und Zeichnungsverwaltung (MZV) Proprietary in-house model and drawing management solution by DPS Software for managing CAD data and documentation within SOLIDWORKS environments.
• DPS ERP Anbindungen (ERP Connectors) Proprietary DPS Software integration solutions connecting SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE to various ERP systems (SAP PLM, Odoo ERP, and EPLAN via PDM-Eplan connector).
• SOLIDWORKS Composer Technical communication tool for creating graphical representations, animations, and documentation of technical content; resold by DPS Software.
• SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional 3D rendering tool for creating photorealistic images and animations from CAD data; resold by DPS Software.
• SOLIDWORKS Manage Advanced PDM solution with project management, process automation, and data analytics capabilities; resold by DPS Software.
• DraftSight Professional 2D CAD software and 3D modeling solution for creating, editing, and viewing DWG files; resold by DPS Software.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% time savings in CNC manufacturing through iMachining technology (SolidCAM)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bechtle AG / Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Effective January 1, 2024, Bechtle bundled the competencies of four PLM-focused companies (Coffee, DPS Software, Solidline, and Solidpro) under the unified brand Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH headquartered in Neckarsulm. DPS Software became a subsidiary/brand within the Bechtle PLM group, combining 600+ employees across 40+ locations in Germany to serve over 25,000 customers in the manufacturing industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Solidpro GmbH: Solidpro is one of Germany's largest SOLIDWORKS resellers focused on premium CAD/PLM seats, now consolidated into Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH alongside DPS. Directly comparable in product mix, customer base, and Go-to-market (enterprise field sales to German manufacturers).
• Solidline AG: Solidline is a Dassault Systèmes VAR covering SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE across the DACH region, now part of Bechtle PLM Deutschland. Highly comparable in service portfolio (CAD/CAM/PDM training and consulting) and target customers, making it a same-side peer post the 2024 consolidation.
• COFFEE GmbH: COFFEE is a SOLIDWORKS/3DEXPERIENCE reseller and services provider serving German manufacturing customers, also now part of Bechtle PLM Deutschland. Overlaps directly with DPS in product portfolio and vertical expertise, particularly in process engineering and discrete manufacturing.
• CENIT AG: CENIT is a Stuttgart-based PLM/CAD consulting and software partner serving German industrial customers with Dassault and Siemens tools. Comparable to DPS as a German-speaking PLM services and VAR, with overlapping manufacturing customer base.
• PROCAD GmbH: PROCAD is a SOLIDWORKS platinum partner and PLM services specialist in the DACH region. Directly comparable as a Dassault/SOLIDWORKS VAR and integrator serving manufacturing customers in Germany.
• GoEngineer: GoEngineer is one of the largest SOLIDWORKS resellers in North America offering CAD, CAM, simulation, PDM, and 3D printing solutions with extensive training. Most directly comparable peer outside Germany with similar full-stack product-and-services model.

Broad incumbents

• Bechtle AG: Bechtle AG is the publicly listed parent of Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH and one of Europe's largest IT services groups. Comparable as the broader incumbent that owns DPS and provides enterprise IT, cloud, and managed services to manufacturing customers across Germany.

Emerging players

• PROSTEP AG: PROSTEP is a German PLM consulting and integration specialist that delivers digital engineering and PLM/CAD interoperability services to manufacturers. Comparable to DPS's DPS Tools and services offerings around CAD data integration and PDM/ERP connectors.
• CONTACT Software: CONTACT Software provides CIM Database PLM and Elements platform for product development processes, with strong presence in German industrial customers. Competes with DPS in the product data management and process orchestration layer of the PLM stack.

Regional players

• Tata Technologies: Tata Technologies is an engineering services and digital PLM provider serving global automotive and aerospace customers, including Dassault solutions. Comparable as a PLM/engineering services peer serving discrete manufacturers, though operating primarily outside the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dpssoftwaregmbh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bechtle-plm-de
• Facebookfacebook.com/dpssoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dps-software-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/bechtleplm_de

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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