Femto Engineering

What Femto Engineering does

Femto Engineering is a Delft, Netherlands-headquartered engineering agency founded around 1996/1997 that specializes in applied mechanics for product development. The firm has been a Siemens Digital Industries Software Gold Expert Partner since 2006 and resells the Simcenter portfolio (Femap, Simcenter 3D, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Simcenter Amesim, NX Nastran, HEEDS, SDC Verifier) alongside Altair products (HyperWorks, SimSolid, PhysicsAI) across the Benelux market. A wholly-owned German subsidiary in Münster extends the footprint into DACH. Core revenue is generated through three streams: software license resale and maintenance (subscription and perpetual, including dongle and floating license models), professional services in Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics and 1D system simulation, and training delivered via the Femto Academy brand.

The company also runs an active R&D practice in collaboration with TU Delft, TNO, MARIN and Erasmus Medical Center, working on advanced topics such as 4D Fatigue analysis, Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics, gyroscopic control moment devices, and 3D anisotropic modeling of atherosclerotic plaques. These collaborations feed both thought-leadership case studies and a structured internship-to-engineer hiring pipeline. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, with inside sales and technical account managers engaging engineering teams directly across six verticals: high-tech (primary), maritime (primary), energy, aerospace, automotive and defense. The company is independent and bootstrapped — no parent, no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds.

Femto's strategic posture centers on software margin plus expert consultancy, complemented by AI-enabled third-party tools (Altair PhysicsAI, SimSolid) and ROM-based simulation workflows. With 11-50 employees and 100+ active customers in Benelux, it operates as a focused specialist rather than a broad-line engineering services firm, and its competitive position rests on partner status, talent, and domain expertise rather than proprietary IP.

Name

Femto Engineering

Legal name

Femto Engineering

Website

https://femto.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Femto Engineering is a Delft-based CAE consultancy and Siemens Gold Expert Partner (since 2006) that resells Simcenter and Altair simulation software and delivers FEA, CFD and system simulation services to 100+ engineering companies across Benelux and DACH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Simulation Software and CAE Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Design & Mechanical Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL), Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI), Industry-Specific Technical & Certification Prep (e.g., Construction, Manufacturing, Energy) (EDAGANAN)

Keywords

• CAE consulting
• FEA simulation
• CFD analysis
• Siemens Simcenter
• Engineering consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Resale: Femto Engineering acts as a Siemens Expert Partner and Altair partner, reselling software licenses including Simcenter Femap, Simcenter 3D, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Simcenter Amesim, NX Nastran, HEEDS, SDC Verifier, Altair HyperWorks, SimSolid, and PhysicsAI. Revenue comes from software subscriptions and perpetual licenses sold to engineering teams in Benelux.
2. CAE Consultancy Services: Engineering consultancy providing FEA, CFD, system simulation, design optimization, and certification services. Consultants work alongside clients to assess structural integrity and fluid behavior of products.
3. Training Services: Femto Academy provides software training courses including entry-level, tailored on-the-job guidance, and in-depth training for Siemens simulation tools. Training is available on-site, online, or at Femto's office.
4. Software Support: Technical support services included with active maintenance contracts, providing assistance via phone, email, remote access, or on-site support from experienced engineers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Femto Engineering is a Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) consultancy and Siemens Digital Industries Software Expert Partner that delivers engineering simulation consulting (FEA, CFD, system simulation, design optimization, certification) and resells the Siemens Simcenter software portfolio (Simcenter Femap, Simcenter 3D, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Simcenter Amesim, NX Nastran) together with Altair tools (HyperWorks, SimSolid, PhysicsAI, HEEDS, SDC Verifier). The offering is rounded out with Femto Academy training and ongoing technical support to engineering teams in Benelux.

Product overview

Femto Engineering is a CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) consultancy and Siemens Expert Partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of simulation software and engineering services. Their software portfolio centers on Siemens Simcenter products (Simcenter Femap, Simcenter 3D, NX Nastran, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Simcenter Amesim) and Altair solutions (HyperWorks, SimSolid, PhysicsAI), complemented by SDC Verifier for structural verification and HEEDS for design optimization. These core CAE tools are sold alongside consultancy services (FEA, CFD, System Simulations), R&D partnerships with research institutes, and professional training through Femto Academy. The company serves 100+ companies in Benelux with full-service sales, implementation support, and ongoing technical assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Femto Academy: Training division offering professional training courses for Siemens Digital Industries Software, including entry-level, tailored guidance, and in-depth courses.

Products and services

• Simcenter Femap A next-generation 3D CAE pre/post-processor and finite element analysis tool for modeling, simulating and analyzing complex engineering products. Resold by Femto to engineering teams in Benelux as a Siemens Expert Partner.
• Simcenter 3D A fully integrated Siemens simulation platform for modeling, simulating and analyzing complex engineering products and systems across structural, acoustics, flow, thermal, motion, and composites analyses. Sold by Femto under monthly and 12–36 month subscription terms.
• NX Nastran A powerful Siemens finite element analysis solver for multiple solutions including linear/nonlinear analysis, dynamics, acoustics, rotor dynamics, aeroelasticity, and optimization. Sold by Femto in Benelux.
• Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Siemens computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation software for comprehensive fluid flow analysis and visualization. Resold by Femto to engineering teams in Benelux.
• Simcenter Amesim A fully integrated, scalable Siemens system simulation platform for modelling and analyzing multi-domain systems including thermal, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical domains. Resold by Femto with related advice, support, and training.
• Altair HyperWorks AI-driven, open-architecture Altair CAE simulation platform for structures, motion, fluids, thermal, electromagnetics, and embedded systems with key tools including HyperMesh, OptiStruct, HyperView, and Radioss. Resold by Femto with associated training and support services.
• SDC Verifier Structural analysis and automated standards verification software fully integrated within Femap and Simcenter 3D for verification according to DIN15018, DNV RP-C201, ANSI/AISC, and Eurocodes. Resold by Femto as a Siemens add-on.
• HEEDS Design exploration and optimization software that automates analyses, efficiently utilizes computational resources, and explores design spaces for innovative solutions using intelligent algorithms. Resold by Femto with training and support.
• Altair SimSolid Multi-physics Altair analysis software that achieves highly accurate structural insights up to 100× faster by eliminating geometry preparation and meshing, validating full CAD assemblies directly. Resold by Femto with training and support.
• Altair PhysicsAI AI-powered Altair CAE technology using Geometric Deep Learning that operates directly on meshes and CAD models to identify relationships between shape and performance, delivering physics predictions up to 1000× faster than traditional solver simulations. Resold by Femto in Benelux.
• Engineering Consultancy (FEA, CFD, System Simulation, Design Optimization, Certification) Femto's engineering consultancy encompasses FEA (finite element analysis for structural integrity), CFD (computational fluid dynamics for fluid flow behavior), system simulations, design optimization, and certification support. A flexible Femto engineering team works alongside client teams to systematically analyze and optimize engineering designs.
• CAE Research and R&D Research and innovation services that focus on advanced engineering methods including 4D Fatigue, SPH simulation, gyroscopic balance assistance, and biomedical FEA modeling, supported by collaborations with TNO, TU Delft, MARIN, and Erasmus Medical Center.
• Femto Academy Training Professional training services delivered through Femto Academy, offering entry-level courses, tailored on-the-job guidance, and in-depth training courses for Simcenter Femap, STAR-CCM+, Amesim, and other simulation tools, delivered on-site, online, or at Femto's Delft office.
• Software Support Technical support services including Webkey account setup, software downloads, license management, and Anydesk remote support for Siemens Simcenter products, delivered by experienced engineers via phone, email, and remote access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced development time through simulation-driven engineering
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siemens Digital Industries SoftwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFemto Engineering is a Siemens CAE Expert Partner since 2006 and provides full-service sales and support for Simcenter Femap, Simcenter 3D, Simcenter Amesim, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, SDC Verifier, and NX Nastran in Benelux. They also provide related advice, support, and training for Siemens software products.
• AltaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFemto Engineering is a partner for Altair HyperWorks, Altair SimSolid, and Altair PhysicsAI, reselling these products in Benelux with associated training and support services.
• TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on CAE research including 4D Fatigue project, SPH aquaplaning simulation, gyroscopic assistance device, and FEA of atherosclerotic plaques. Every year supports future engineers with Bachelor and Master internships and graduation assignments.
• TNO (Netherlands Organization for applied scientific research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on explorative studies in the field of applied computational simulation techniques as part of Femto's R&D focus.
• MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on research projects in maritime simulation techniques and naval architecture.
• Erasmus Medical Center RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on biomedical simulation including 3D anisotropic modelling of atherosclerotic plaques using MRI scanning data and finite element analysis.
• Hyperion TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Femto on gyroscopic balance assistance device, where Hyperion contributed to mechanical design and Femto provided advanced nonlinear assessment.
• Delft Hyperloop XminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partnership for Hyperloop levitation control optimization using Simcenter Amesim. Femto Engineering provided expertise to overcome technical challenges and develop working API for external simulation runs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Altair Engineering: CAE platform vendor whose HyperWorks, SimSolid, and PhysicsAI portfolios Femto resells in Benelux. Comparable as a broad CAE incumbent whose partner-channel economics directly shape Femto's secondary software revenue line.
• ANSYS: Global CAE platform vendor whose structural, fluids, and system simulation portfolios directly compete with Femto's Siemens/Altair tool stack. Relevant as a principal alternative platform whose resellers/ecosystem compete with regional Siemens partners.
• Technia (Addnode Group): Largest Siemens Digital Industries Software partner globally, with broad PLM, CAE, and engineering services across Europe and beyond. Comparable as a Siemens Expert Partner but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth than Femto.
• Hexagon MSC Software: Major CAE platform vendor (Nastran, Adams, Marc, Cradle) competing with Siemens Simcenter and Altair tools. Relevant as a broad incumbent whose channel partners and enterprise accounts overlap Femto's addressable customer base.
• Dassault Systemes Simulia: CAE platform within Dassault's 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio covering structural, fluids, and system simulation. Comparable as a broad incumbent CAE platform competing for the same engineering-services-driven design budgets Femto serves.

Direct peers

• CAD2M: Swedish-based Siemens PLM/CAE partner providing Simcenter software resale, training, and support across the Nordics. Highly comparable to Femto as a regional Siemens Expert Partner combining software distribution with engineering services.
• ITK Engineering: German engineering services firm providing simulation and product development consulting across automotive, medical, and industrial verticals. Comparable to Femto's CAE consultancy model with overlapping multi-domain simulation focus.

Regional players

• Visual Technology and Solutions: Italian Siemens Simcenter Expert Partner providing CAE software, training, and consulting in Italy and Southern Europe. Comparable as another regional Siemens Gold-style partner running the same combined software plus consultancy plus training model.
• Engineering Dynamics Inc. North American engineering services firm focused on structural analysis, dynamics, and fracture mechanics. Comparable to Femto's applied-mechanics consultancy niche, though primarily serving U.S.-based aerospace/defense customers.
• SHERPA Engineering: Franco-German engineering consultancy specializing in simulation and applied mechanics for transport, defense, and energy. Comparable as a regional CAE consultancy with similar domain depth but focused on French/Southern European accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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