econocap Germany

What econocap Germany does

econocap Deutschland GmbH is an authorized PTC reseller and technical services company headquartered in Ludwigsstadt, Bavaria, with a second German office in Göppingen. The company represents the international econocap Group in Germany and Austria and has operated as a PTC Channel Partner, Training Partner, and Technical Support Provider for more than 31 years (founded 1993). Its commercial activity is split between reselling PTC software (Creo Parametric, Creo Elements/Direct, Creo CADDS 5, Windchill PDMLink and modules, ThingWorx, Mathcad Prime, and Servigistics Arbortext) and providing consulting, implementation, customization, certified training (delivered in German, English, Finnish, Danish, and Polish), and ongoing maintenance/support services for those PTC platforms.

The underlying technology stack is entirely PTC's: parametric 3D CAD modeling, product lifecycle management (BOM, manufacturing process, quality, requirements/test, and Model-Based Systems Engineering modules), industrial IoT and augmented reality platforms, engineering calculation software, specialized CAD/CAM for shipbuilding and structural applications, and technical documentation systems for aerospace and defense. Econocap does not develop proprietary software; its differentiation lies in the depth of PTC implementation expertise, multi-vertical domain knowledge (mechanical engineering, plant engineering, automotive, medical technology, aerospace and defense, high tech, and general engineering), and the 2024 Engineering Excellence Solution Network alliance with JKS Engineering AG, Arsandis GmbH, and Nanga Systems GmbH, which positions the four firms collectively as the most technically proficient PTC solution network in the DACH region.

The business model combines subscription licenses (annual, with a one-year minimum term), perpetual licenses, annual maintenance/wartungsvertrag contracts bundling support and updates, professional services for implementation and customization, and certified training. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with professional consultation, supported by the econocap.de website, an annual CAD & PLM Innovation Event, webinars, and the PTC partner network. Ownership sits with three managing directors (Jürgen Wagner, Oliver Thon, and Christian Thon) alongside Finnish parent econocap OY; the group operates across Germany, Finland, Denmark, and Poland, though the German legal entity is the standalone subject of this analysis.

Name

econocap Germany

Legal name

econocap Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://econocap.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

econocap Deutschland GmbH is an authorized PTC reseller and technical services provider serving Germany and Austria, delivering Creo, Windchill, ThingWorx, Mathcad, CADDS, and Servigistics Arbortext software alongside consulting, training, and support to engineering-intensive enterprises across multiple verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludwigsstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PTC Software Licenses: Sale of PTC software licenses (Creo, Windchill, ThingWorx, Mathcad, CADDS, Servigistics Arbortext). Both perpetual and subscription (time-limited) licenses are offered, with subscriptions starting at a minimum of 1 year and including support.
2. Maintenance and Support Contracts: Annual maintenance/wartungsvertrag contracts providing technical support hotline, software updates, PTC eSupport portal access, training materials, and PTC University course access. Contract customers receive prioritized support.
3. Professional Services and Consulting: Implementation and consulting services including process consulting, PLM/CAD consulting, individual PTC software customization, system migrations, configuration, and optimization for PTC products.
4. Training and Education: Certified PTC training, workshops, and courses for Creo, Windchill, Mathcad and other PTC products. Conducted as open courses or individual/corporate trainings in German, English, Finnish, Danish, Polish and other languages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

econocap Germany is an authorized PTC reseller representing the international econocap group in Germany and Austria. The company sells PTC software licenses (Creo, Windchill, ThingWorx, Mathcad, CADDS, Servigistics Arbortext) and provides accompanying consulting, implementation, customization, training, and maintenance/support services to engineering-intensive enterprises.

Product overview

Econocap Germany is an authorized PTC reseller offering a comprehensive portfolio of PLM and CAD software solutions. The core product portfolio includes Creo Parametric and Creo Elements/Direct for 3D CAD modeling, Windchill for product lifecycle management, Mathcad for engineering calculations, ThingWorx for industrial IoT and augmented reality, Servigistics Arbortext for technical documentation, and CADDS 5 for specialized CAD/CAM applications. These products work together as an integrated suite, with Windchill serving as the central PLM platform managing product data from requirements through service, while Creo handles 3D design, Mathcad handles calculations, and ThingWorx extends capabilities into IoT and AR domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of support requests closed on the same day
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parametric Technology GmbH (PTC Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEconocap is an authorized PTC reseller and Technical Support Provider (TSP) for PTC products including Creo, Windchill, ThingWorx, Mathcad, CADDS, and Servigistics Arbortext. They hold PTC Channel Partner and PTC Training Partner designations and represent the international econocap Group in Germany and Austria.
• Nanga SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Engineering Excellence Solution Network with JKS Engineering AG, Arsandis GmbH, and econocap, covering the full digital thread from ALM, PLM, CAD to AR and IoT. The four companies position themselves as the most technically proficient PTC solution providers in the DACH region.
• ArsandiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Engineering Excellence Solution Network providing integrated PTC software solutions and services along the complete digital thread for the DACH region.
• JKScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Engineering Excellence Solution Network with JKS Engineering AG (Engineering Excellence Network founding partner) alongside Arsandis and Nanga Systems, providing comprehensive PTC expertise in the DACH region.
• Software FactoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner company on the econocap partners page.
• MP Soft OyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner company on the econocap partners page. Finnish software partner in the international econocap Group network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cadmes: Cadmes is a Netherlands-based PTC partner offering PTC software (Creo, Windchill, ThingWorx), implementation, training, and support across Benelux and DACH. Closely comparable to econocap in business model (authorized PTC reseller), product portfolio, and target customer segments (industrial manufacturers, mechanical engineering).
• CENIT AG: CENIT AG is a German PLM/CAD consulting and software firm offering Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, SAP, and digital transformation services. Comparable to econocap in operating model (German-based CAD/PLM reseller), customer profile (industrial enterprises), and service offerings (consulting, implementation, support).

Broad incumbents

• Tata Technologies: Tata Technologies is a global engineering services and PLM consulting firm serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery customers with CAD/PLM, product development, and digital engineering. Comparable to econocap in target verticals and service scope but at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies and toolchains.
• HCLTech: HCLTech operates a large Engineering and R&D Services practice including PLM, CAD, IoT, and digital engineering, with deep PTC relationships. Comparable in PLM/CAD service offerings but at global scale, serving the same enterprise engineering customers as econocap with broader geographic delivery.
• Capgemini Engineering: Capgemini Engineering (formerly Altran) is a global engineering services firm with significant PLM, CAD, IoT, and digital twin practices. Comparable to econocap in target offerings (digital thread, connected product, smart manufacturing) but at vastly larger scale and with multi-vendor capability (PTC, Dassault, Siemens).
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Siemens Digital Industries Software is the vendor of NX CAD and Teamcenter PLM, directly competing with PTC's Creo and Windchill in the same industrial customer base. Comparable to econocap as the underlying software vendor serving the same engineering enterprise customers, though at vendor (not reseller) scale.
• Dassault Systèmes: Dassault Systèmes is the vendor of CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and ENOVIA/3DEXPERIENCE PLM, competing with PTC in CAD and PLM. Comparable to econocap as the underlying CAD/PLM software provider serving industrial customers, with channel partners (e.g., CENIT) that mirror econocap's reseller role.
• Autodesk: Autodesk is the vendor of AutoCAD, Inventor, and Fusion 360, competing with PTC Creo across manufacturing customers. Comparable to econocap as the primary alternative CAD software vendor targeting similar engineering and industrial design customers, with both perpetual and subscription licensing models.
• Infosys Engineering Services: Infosys provides engineering services including PLM, CAD, digital manufacturing, and IoT implementations across multiple industries and geographies. Comparable to econocap in service offerings and customer verticals but at global IT services scale, often competing for the same enterprise digital transformation mandates.
• Accenture Industry X: Accenture Industry X is a global digital engineering and manufacturing services practice covering PLM, CAD, IoT, and connected product strategy. Comparable to econocap in customer profile (large industrial manufacturers) and solution scope (digital thread, smart manufacturing), but at consulting-firm scale with multi-vendor capability.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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