cards PLM Solutions

What cards PLM Solutions does

cards PLM Solutions, operating commercially as Emixa, is a Netherlands-headquartered enterprise software and services firm founded in 1999 that specializes in the digitalization of business processes and information flows within the manufacturing industry. The company distributes, implements, and supports the Siemens PLM software portfolio — including NX CAD/CAM, Solid Edge, the Simcenter simulation suite (3D, Amesim, Femap, FloEFD, HEEDS, STAR-CCM+), Teamcenter PLM, Tecnomatix digital manufacturing, and Polarion ALM — and holds the designation of Siemens' #1 Partner in the UK & Europe. Beyond Siemens, Emixa operates as an SAP Gold Partner (delivering SAP S/4HANA Cloud, RISE with SAP, and Business Technology Platform), a Mendix implementation partner, and an integrator of Boomi iPaaS and Solace event-streaming technologies.

The company's revenue model combines software resale and licensing (subscription/recurring), professional services for PLM and ERP implementation, training and education across the full product stack, and ongoing managed services for SAP and PLM systems. Go-to-market is enterprise-focused with direct field sales, partner-channel distribution via Siemens, and a product-led growth motion through free trials of design and simulation software. Customers span 12 verticals with primary focus on industrial machinery, automotive, medical devices, aerospace and defence, and electronics, supported by a reported base of 1,800+ customers and 15+ European locations. The company is led by founder Erik Burghoorn as CEO and Managing Director, received investment from Holland Capital in January 2021, and claims 30 years of accumulated experience in PLM and digital transformation with a workforce described as 550+ expert 'Changemakers'.

Name

cards PLM Solutions

Website

https://cardsplmsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

cards PLM Solutions (Emixa) is a Netherlands-based Siemens #1 Partner in UK/Europe that resells, implements, and supports Siemens PLM software, SAP S/4HANA, and adjacent digital manufacturing tools for industrial enterprises. It serves 1,800+ customers across 15+ European locations in verticals including industrial machinery, automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and electronics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Best

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Resale and Licensing: Resells Siemens PLM software including NX CAD/CAM, Solid Edge, Simcenter, Teamcenter, Tecnomatix, and Polarion. Revenue derived from software licensing fees and subscriptions.
2. Professional Services and Implementation: Provides consulting, implementation, and integration services for PLM deployments including SAP-Siemens Integration, Mendix-Teamcenter Integration, and Masterdata Management
3. Training and Education: Offers comprehensive training courses for all PLM products including Solid Edge, NX CAD/CAM, Simcenter, Tecnomatix, Teamcenter, and Polarion
4. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services for SAP S/4HANA and PLM systems post-implementation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

cards PLM Solutions (operating as Emixa) is Siemens' #1 Partner in the UK and Europe, reselling and implementing the full Siemens PLM software portfolio — including Teamcenter PLM, NX CAD/CAM, Solid Edge, Simcenter simulation tools, Tecnomatix digital manufacturing, and Polarion ALM. The company bundles these products with professional services such as consulting, implementation, integration (including SAP-Siemens and Mendix-Teamcenter), training, and ongoing managed services for manufacturers across Europe.

Product overview

cards PLM Solutions (operating as Emixa) offers a comprehensive product portfolio built around Siemens PLM software and SAP enterprise solutions. The core PLM offering centers on Siemens Teamcenter PLM as the central data and process management platform, complemented by CAD tools (NX Design, NX CAM, Solid Edge), simulation solutions (Simcenter suite including Simcenter 3D, Amesim, Femap, FloEFD, HEEDS, STAR-CCM+), digital manufacturing software (Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, Tecnomatix Process Simulate), requirements management (Polarion), and rendering tools (KeyShot). The portfolio extends into enterprise applications including Mendix low-code platform, SAP S/4HANA ERP solutions, Manufacturing Execution Software, and integration platforms (Boomi, Solace). The company positions itself as a solution integrator offering training, consulting, and managed services to implement these products across design, manufacturing, simulation, and data management workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solid Edge: Siemens Solid Edge Software provides Engineers with an advanced Design, Manufacturing and Simulation platform: In a single environment. Solid Edge can transform your product development process by speeding up design time by up to 40%.
• NX Design
• NX CAM
• Simcenter
• Tecnomatix
• Teamcenter PLM
• Polarion
• KeyShot
• Mendix

Products and services

• Teamcenter PLM A flexible product lifecycle management system that connects people, data, and processes across the business, providing a central source of truth for product and business data. Targeted at manufacturers managing complex product lifecycles.
• Solid Edge An advanced Design, Manufacturing and Simulation platform providing engineers with a complete CAD environment, capable of transforming product development by speeding up design time by up to 40%.
• NX Design 3D CAD software that provides engineers with all capabilities needed to create products with no software crashing, delays or errors — simple, advanced and secure engineering.
• NX CAM World-leading integrated NC programming solution that streamlines and automates NC programming while reducing cycle time for manufacturing operations.
• Simcenter 3D Advanced and powerful CAE environment with a broad set of tools for product testing and simulation that can be tuned to fit product requirements exactly.
• Tecnomatix Plant Simulation Digital manufacturing solution that models, simulates, and visualizes production systems and logistics processes to optimize material flow and resource utilisation across plant planning levels.
• Polarion Requirements management and application lifecycle management solution that connects teams and projects, improving application development processes with a unified solution for requirements, coding, testing, and release.
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Public cloud deployment of SAP's next-generation ERP suite for core business processes.
• RISE with SAP SAP's comprehensive bundle offering that combines SAP S/4HANA Cloud with platform services and tools for digital transformation.
• Mendix Cloud-based low-code platform that enables businesses to rapidly build and scale web and mobile applications with intuitive drag-and-drop interface and visual development tools.
• Manufacturing Execution Software Software for managing and monitoring manufacturing operations on the shop floor.
• KeyShot Real-time 3D rendering software that creates superior HD renders and visuals, working with materials such as plastic, glass, metals, and paint to provide choice and flexibility in design visualization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solid Edge can transform product development process by speeding up design time by up to 40%

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• SiemensflagshipTechnology or IntegrationSiemens' #1 Partner in the UK & Europe. Emixa distributes and implements the full Siemens PLM software portfolio including NX CAD/CAM, Solid Edge, Simcenter, Teamcenter, Tecnomatix, and Polarion. The partnership includes expert certifications and specializations across the entire Siemens digital manufacturing suite.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP Gold Partner providing SAP S/4HANA implementation, consulting, and managed services. Partnership includes RISE with SAP, SAP S/4HANA Cloud (Public and Private Edition), and Business Technology Platform implementations.
• MendixcoreTechnology or IntegrationMendix is a leading cloud-based low-code platform. Emixa provides implementation, training, and integration services for Mendix, including the Mendix-Teamcenter Integration solution.
• BoomicoreTechnology or IntegrationBoomi integration platform partner providing integration services and training for Boomi iPaaS solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CENIT AG: Germany-based long-standing Siemens PLM partner offering Teamcenter, NX, and Simcenter implementation, consulting, and managed services across Europe. Most directly comparable peer to Emixa given the overlapping Siemens PLM partner model and European industrial customer base.
• Tata Technologies: Engineering services and digital enterprise company focused on PLM, CAD/CAM/CAE, and manufacturing digitalization for global OEMs. Comparable in service portfolio, vertical focus on automotive/aerospace/industrial machinery, and PLM-led delivery model.
• Cyient: Global engineering and digital services firm with dedicated PLM, digital manufacturing, and Siemens/Teamcenter capabilities serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial verticals. Comparable as a mid-to-large engineering services peer with overlapping PLM practice.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Engineering: Engineering services and R&D arm of Capgemini with extensive PLM, digital twin, Siemens, and SAP S/4HANA capabilities. Comparable on the PLM/Siemens dimension and on SAP delivery, but operates at far greater scale and breadth than Emixa.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Global system integrator with a sizeable PLM, digital manufacturing, and SAP practice. Comparable on enterprise PLM/Siemens delivery and SAP integration, though operating at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Emixa.
• Wipro Engineering: Engineering services business within Wipro covering PLM, digital manufacturing, and SAP implementation for industrial customers. Overlaps with Emixa on PLM/SAP delivery and on the manufacturing vertical mix.
• HCLTech Engineering: Engineering and R&D services business within HCLTech, with PLM, digital engineering, and SAP capabilities serving manufacturing and industrial customers globally. Overlap is on PLM/Siemens ecosystem delivery and on SAP-ERP integration work.
• Accenture Industry X: Accenture's digital engineering and manufacturing practice covering PLM, digital twin, SAP, and Siemens ecosystem work for global industrial clients. Comparable on the PLM/Siemens dimension; competes for the same large enterprise transformation deals at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Ness Digital Engineering: Digital engineering services firm with strong CAD/PLM/CFD practice serving industrial and manufacturing clients. Comparable in service mix (CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM implementation and integration) and use of partner-led delivery for enterprise software.
• ITC Infotech: IT services arm of ITC with PLM/CAD/CAM engineering services and SAP capabilities for global manufacturing customers. Comparable on engineering services, PLM delivery, and European/UK vertical exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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