Pbi Revendeur Solidworks

What Pbi Revendeur Solidworks does

PBI Revendeur Solidworks is a Canadian Value-Added Reseller (VAR) of Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platforms, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec with offices in Brossard and Quebec City. Founded in 1992 and employing 11–50 people, the company sells, implements, and supports 3D CAD, CAM (CAMWorks, SWOOD, SOLIDWORKS CAM), CAE (SIMULIA, SOLIDWORKS Simulation), electrical design (SOLIDWORKS Electrical), data management (SOLIDWORKS PDM/Manage), and the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE collaboration platform, alongside complementary offerings including Cadence OrCAD X / Allegro X for PCB design, KBEWORKS design automation, and Smap3D/DFMPro for manufacturing analysis.

PBI's business model blends three revenue streams: recurring software licensing and subscriptions (SOLIDWORKS Standard/Professional/Premium with cloud services at CAD $3,792–$6,360 per seat annually), professional services (consulting, PDM/KBE implementation, CNC programming, finite element analysis, and certified training in classroom/online/self-paced formats), and hardware sales (Artec and Zeiss 3D scanners, plus industrial 3D printers from Markforged, HP, Formlabs, MakerBot, Stratasys, UltiMaker, and BLT, with on-demand manufacturing services). It also resells the parent GoEngineer Success Plan+, an annual subscription bundling CADchat collaboration, unlimited self-paced training (50+ courses), application mentoring, technical support, software upgrades, and a dedicated Customer Success Manager.

In 2024 PBI was acquired by GoEngineer, the largest global reseller of SOLIDWORKS and Stratasys systems with 125+ certified technical specialists, and is transitioning to operate under the GoEngineer brand while retaining local Quebec French-language support. The company serves at least nine verticals — aerospace, automotive, packaging, defense, consumer goods, education, healthcare, oil and gas, and electronics/PCB — primarily B2B across Quebec and broader Canada via direct enterprise field sales, e-commerce storefront, and channel-driven distribution.

Name

Pbi Revendeur Solidworks

Legal name

PBI

Website

https://pbicadcam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PBI is a Quebec-based Canadian VAR for Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platforms, selling 3D CAD/CAM/CAE software, 3D printing hardware, and professional services to manufacturing companies across multiple verticals; acquired by GoEngineer in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: PBI resells SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE software licenses and annual subscriptions. Revenue is generated through the sale of software seats, cloud services, and maintenance/renewal contracts. The company offers online purchasing with instant license delivery for SOLIDWORKS.
2. Professional Services: Consulting, implementation, training, and technical support services for SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, CAMWorks, and related products. Services include KBE implementation, PDM implementation, CNC programming consultation, finite element simulation analysis, and on-site/in-classroom/online training.
3. 3D Printing Hardware and Materials: Sale of industrial 3D printers (Markforged, HP, Formlabs, MakerBot, Stratasys, UltiMaker, BLT), scanners (Artec, Zeiss/GOM), and related consumables/materials. Also offers on-demand manufacturing/3D printing services.
4. GoEngineer Success Plan+ Subscription: Annual subscription plan offered by GoEngineer (parent) bundling CADchat collaboration, unlimited self-paced SOLIDWORKS training (50+ courses, $55,000 value per user), application mentoring sessions, US/Canada-based technical support, 3D printing service discounts, software upgrades, certification vouchers, and a dedicated Customer Success Manager.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PBI is a Canadian Value-Added Reseller (VAR) of Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE software, complemented by 3D printers (Markforged, HP, Formlabs, Stratasys, UltiMaker, MakerBot, BLT), 3D scanners (Artec, Zeiss), and professional services including consulting, implementation, training, and technical support. The company serves manufacturing firms across Quebec and broader Canada with integrated CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM solutions and additive manufacturing hardware. Following its 2024 acquisition by GoEngineer, PBI is transitioning to operate under the GoEngineer brand while maintaining local Quebec sales and support.

Product overview

PBI (now GoEngineer) is a Canadian SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE reseller offering a comprehensive portfolio of Dassault Systèmes software products complemented by 3D scanning, 3D printing hardware, and professional services. The core offering consists of SOLIDWORKS CAD tiers (Standard, Professional, Premium with Cloud Services) providing 2D/3D design, simulation, data management, electrical design, and CAM capabilities. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform extends these capabilities with cloud-based collaboration, data management, and advanced simulation (SIMULIA). PBI also resells complementary add-ons including CAMWorks for CNC programming, SWOOD for woodworking, KBEWORKS for automation, and Cadence OrCAD/Allegro for PCB design. Hardware offerings encompass Artec and Zeiss 3D scanners, plus Stratasys, Formlabs, Markforged, HP, UltiMaker, and MakerBot 3D printers. Services include training, consulting, technical support (via Success Plan+ with CADchat collaboration tool), and 3D printing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLIDWORKS Standard with Cloud Services
• SOLIDWORKS Professional with Cloud Services
• SOLIDWORKS Premium with Cloud Services
• 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
• CAMWorks
• SWOOD
• KBEWORKS
• Cadence OrCAD X and Allegro X
• Industrial 3D Printers (Markforged, HP, Formlabs, Stratasys, UltiMaker, MakerBot, BLT)
• Artec and Zeiss 3D Scanners
• SOLIDWORKS Training Services
• Consulting and Implementation Services
• GoEngineer Success Plan+
• On-Demand 3D Printing and Manufacturing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Technical support achieves 97%+ customer satisfaction rate based on customer surveys
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / core, core and minor.

• GoEngineerflagship / coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI has merged with/become part of GoEngineer, a major North American SOLIDWORKS and Stratasys VAR. Under this partnership, PBI's Canadian customers gain access to GoEngineer's expanded product portfolio, larger support team (125+ specialists), broader training catalog (50+ courses), and additional resources — while benefiting from localized French-language service and support in Quebec.
• Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS)flagship / coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI is an authorized SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE reseller, representing Dassault Systèmes' portfolio of 3D CAD, simulation, data management, and cloud collaboration tools in Canada. This is the core partnership around which PBI's entire business is built.
• MarkforgedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI resells the full Markforged 3D printing lineup including the FX10 (metal and composite), X7, and Metal X systems, along with Digital Forge Complete service plans. Applications include packaging machinery, aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing.
• Artec 3DcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI is an authorized Artec 3D scanner reseller, offering the Artec Space Spider II, Artec Point (metrology-grade laser scanner), and related software for 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and metrology applications.
• Zeiss / GOMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI offers Zeiss 3D scanning solutions and GOM optical 3D digitizing systems for metrology, quality control, and reverse engineering in manufacturing environments.
• HP (3D Printing)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI resells HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology, including the HP MJF 5200 series, for production-grade polymer and metal 3D printing applications, with specific solutions for the medical sector.
• FormlabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI resells Formlabs SLA/SLS 3D printers (including the Fuse series for SLS and the Form 4 series for SLA) and high-resolution resins, serving applications in prototyping, dental, jewelry, and industrial manufacturing.
• StratasyscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoEngineer (parent) is the largest global Stratasys reseller, offering the full Stratasys FDM and PolyJet portfolio including the Fortus 450MC and related 3D printing solutions across North America.
• Cadence Design SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPBI resells Cadence OrCAD X and Allegro X PCB design software, offering a complementary electronic design automation (EDA) solution alongside SOLIDWORKS for mechatronics and ECAD-MCAD integrated workflows.
• HCL CAMWorkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPBI offers CAMWorks (from HCL) as the CAM solution integrated with SOLIDWORKS for CNC programming, toolpath generation, and machining simulation — a key addition for advanced manufacturing customers.
• UltiMakerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI resells UltiMaker desktop and professional 3D printers (including the S8) for prototyping and educational applications, covering a broader segment of the 3D printing market.
• MakerBotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI resells MakerBot 3D printers, with a focus on educational and professional desktop 3D printing solutions.
• BLT (Bright Laser Technologies)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI offers BLT metal 3D printers for industrial metal additive manufacturing applications, accessible through GoEngineer's product portfolio.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GoEngineer: Direct parent and operator of PBI following the 2024 acquisition. Largest global reseller of SOLIDWORKS and Stratasys systems, offering the same CAD/CAM/AM/3D scanning portfolio as PBI across the U.S. and Canada; effectively the closest comparable and the entity consolidating PBI's operations.
• Javelin Technologies: Canadian SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE VAR with offices across Canada. Direct competitor to PBI in the same Canadian CAD/CAM reseller market, serving overlapping manufacturing verticals with the same Dassault Systèmes product line.
• SolidXperts: North American SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE VAR with a strong services and training focus. Competes with PBI for the same mid-market and enterprise Canadian manufacturing accounts reselling the same Dassault product portfolio.
• Hawk Ridge Systems: U.S. and Canadian SOLIDWORKS VAR providing 3D CAD, CAM, simulation, and 3D printing solutions. Direct competitor in the North American SOLIDWORKS reseller channel with overlapping vertical coverage and similar add-on portfolio.
• TriMech: North American SOLIDWORKS, Stratasys, and 3D scanning VAR with enterprise-focused sales and professional services. Overlaps with PBI across the SOLIDWORKS reseller channel and 3D printing/scanning distribution business.
• CATI (Computer Aided Technology): U.S.-based SOLIDWORKS and 3D printing VAR offering the same Dassault CAD portfolio plus Stratasys, Markforged, and 3D scanning solutions. Comparable in scope and customer profile to PBI for North American manufacturing accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS direct channel): OEM of SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE. The vendor whose partner economics define PBI's business, but increasingly competing with resellers via direct enterprise sales for large accounts.
• Markforged: Manufacturer of industrial 3D printers that PBI resells (FX10, X7, Metal X). A vendor partner but also a potential direct channel competitor for the same additive manufacturing customer budgets in Canada.
• Stratasys: Industrial 3D printing OEM whose FDM and PolyJet systems PBI/GoEngineer resells. Largest global vendor of the 3D printing equipment category that PBI distributes.

Emerging players

• Desktop Metal: Additive manufacturing vendor in metal and bound metal deposition printing. Adjacent competitor in the industrial 3D printing category where PBI sells Markforged, BLT, and HP MJF solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PBI_SOLIDWORKS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PBIExpertsConseils
• Facebookfacebook.com/PBICADCAM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pbi-cad-cam

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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