CAIQ
CAIQ GmbH is a Munich-based engineering software vendor that builds CAD-CAE bridging tools - SIMWORX, FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge, and FCM CAT.Assistant - for automotive, aerospace, wind-energy, and machinery customers, operating as a subsidiary of CONTACT Software.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersMunich, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What CAIQ does
CAIQ GmbH is a Munich-based software company that develops engineering tools bridging computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) workflows, primarily serving automotive, aerospace, commercial-vehicle, and machinery customers. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CONTACT Software GmbH, which supplies the underlying CONTACT Elements technology platform. CAIQ traces its heritage to two predecessor firms - ISKO engineers (simulation/CAE side) and FCMS (CATIA CAD side) - which were rebranded under the unified CAIQ name in 2024 and merged with PDTec AG in November 2025, adding a Polish development center in Gdynia with more than 35 software developers.
The product portfolio centers on three offerings: SIMWORX, a platform for simulation data management, project management, and process automation that integrates with solvers such as Ansys and Nastran; FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge, a CATIA V5 plugin that generates parameterized design variants for simulation with claimed 100% CAD update stability and 90% time savings; and FCM CAT.Assistant, a CATIA V5 toolkit that compresses bodywork processing time by up to 85% and geometry conversion by up to 80%. A December 2025 Synera Marketplace integration extends the portfolio to CATIA V6 and 3DExperience and enables AI-agent-driven autonomous CAD interaction. Customers include Audi, BMW, Porsche, Airbus, ABB, ARRK Engineering, Mubea, and beventum, with published case-study use cases spanning automotive simulation consolidation and wind-energy rotor-blade design under a NECTO partnership.
CAIQ monetizes through annual subscriptions for FCM CAT.Assistant (volume discounts at five or more licenses) and fixed-fee Proof of Concept engagements for FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge (EUR 9,950) and SIMWORX (EUR 19,500). Sales are conducted via direct enterprise engagement - phone, email, video conference, and on-site meetings - supplemented by industry-event presence (IPG APPLY&INNOVATE, WindEnergy Hamburg, CONTACT Open World, SIMVECK) and case-study-led content marketing. Operating geographies cover five offices across Germany (Munich, Ingolstadt, Karlsruhe), Poland (Gdynia), and Romania (Brasov), with European concentration and no disclosed expansion outside the region.
CAIQ firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CAIQ
- Legal name
- CAIQ GmbH
- Website
- https://caiq.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- CAIQ GmbH is a Munich-based engineering software vendor that builds CAD-CAE bridging tools - SIMWORX, FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge, and FCM CAT.Assistant - for automotive, aerospace, wind-energy, and machinery customers, operating as a subsidiary of CONTACT Software.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CAIQ industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Engineering Software (CAD/CAE Integration)
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Process & Case Management Low-Code Platforms (HDAEAKAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Workflow, MES & Production Orchestration for AM (IMAAACAF)
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Where CAIQ is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Munich
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
CAIQ business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Software Licenses and Subscriptions: CAIQ offers annual rental subscriptions for software products including FCM CAT.Assistant and FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge, with technical support included. Discount tiers available for orders of 5 or more licenses.
- Proof of Concept Services: Fee-based Proof of Concept offerings: FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge PoC priced at 9,950 EUR and SIMWORX PoC priced at 19,500 EUR. These are risk-free needs analysis engagements with implementation and testing phases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | FCM CAT.Assistant annual subscription |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge Proof of Concept |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | SIMWORX Proof of Concept |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
CAIQ product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CAIQ develops and sells engineering software that bridges CAD and CAE workflows. Its core offerings are the SIMWORX simulation management platform, which provides a single source of truth for simulation data with integrated project management and no/low-code process automation, and the FCM CAT plugin family for Dassault Systèmes CATIA V5/V6 and 3DExperience, which generates parameterized design variants and accelerates design tasks. Solutions target engineering and manufacturing companies in automotive, aerospace, wind energy, and machinery industries.
Product overview
CAIQ offers a unified portfolio combining a core simulation management platform with specialized CAD plugins. SIMWORX serves as the central platform for simulation management, project management, data management, and process automation. Two FCM CAT plugins extend CATIA V5 capabilities: FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge bridges CAD and CAE by generating parameterized design variants for simulation, while FCM CAT.Assistant accelerates design processes through workflow automation. Together, these products enable seamless digital product development from CAD design through simulation and analysis.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SIMWORX: Platform-based simulation management software with integrated project management, data management, and process automation capabilities.
- FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge
- FCM CAT.Assistant
Products and services
- SIMWORX Platform-based simulation management software providing a Single Source of Truth for simulation data and processes, with integrated project management, data management, and no/low-code automation capabilities. Integrates with commercial CAE tools such as Ansys and Nastran and custom-built tools. Used by engineering organizations such as ARRK Engineering in automotive simulation.
- FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge CATIA V5 plugin that generates fast and robust parameterized design variants for the simulation process, enabling fully automated simulations directly from CATIA V5 with 100% update stability, 90% time savings through automated variant creation, and consideration of the full solution space. Integrates with OPTIMUS, Ansa, Hypermesh, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, MetaPost, and Animator. Used by automotive and engineering customers needing CAD-CAE bridge workflows.
- FCM CAT.Assistant Toolkit for CATIA V5 that accelerates design processes and reduces repetitive tasks, with reported reductions of up to 85% in bodywork processing time, up to 80% in geometry conversion processes, and up to 90% in clicks to identify object dependencies. Features a Python-extensible function library for customization. Sold as annual subscription including technical support.
- Run CAD for CATIA V6 / 3DExperience from CAIQ (Synera integration) Integration that enables remote control and update of parametric CATIA V6 and 3DExperience CAD models from the Synera automation platform, operating via part numbers to preserve native PDM integrity. Enables AI Agents to autonomously interact with and modify CATIA models in agentic engineering workflows. Distributed via the Synera Marketplace.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduce search times by 90%
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Companies that use CAIQ
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
CAIQ technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability6 records
Feature4 records
CAIQ partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CONTACT Software GmbHcoreParent company and technology provider. CAIQ is part of the CONTACT Software Group and uses the CONTACT Elements technology platform. Career opportunities are managed through the parent company's career portal. CAIQ merged with PDTec AG in November 2025 under this umbrella.
- Dassault SystèmescoreTechnology partner providing CATIA V5, CATIA V6, and 3DExperience platforms that CAIQ's FCM products extend and integrate with. CAIQ develops plugins and tools specifically for the Dassault Systèmes ecosystem.
- KET Karosserie Entwicklung ThurnerminorListed as a partner company on CAIQ's about page. Automotive body engineering specialist.
- csi MünchenminorListed as a partner company on CAIQ's about page.
- ALU-CARminorListed as a partner company and customer logo on CAIQ's website.
- SyneracoreSynera released an integration called 'Run CAD for CATIA V6 / 3DExperience from CAIQ' enabling remote control and update of CATIA V6 and 3DExperience models from the Synera automation platform. The add-in is available in the Synera Marketplace. This integration enables AI Agents to autonomously interact with CATIA models as part of agentic engineering workflows.
- Matrix-ModulecoreMatrix-Module developed NECTO technology for ultralight construction with metal sheets. CAIQ provides simulation-driven design optimization for NECTO-based products including metal rotor blades for wind turbines. This partnership enables development of sustainable, recyclable wind turbine components.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CAIQ competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ANSYS: Global leader in engineering simulation software. CAIQ's SIMWORX integrates with Ansys solvers and competes for the same simulation data management and workflow automation budget at enterprise engineering organizations.
- Hexagon MSC Software: Provider of CAE simulation tools (Nastran, Adams, Marc) and increasingly simulation process management. Directly comparable to CAIQ as CAE solver + workflow vendor serving automotive and aerospace customers.
- Altair Engineering: Simulation, HPC, and AI-driven design software vendor. Competes with CAIQ in simulation data management, optimization, and the broader CAE workflow layer for engineering enterprises.
- Siemens Digital Industries Software (Simcenter): Provides Simcenter for CAE simulation and Teamcenter for PLM/data management. Competes with SIMWORX for simulation process orchestration budgets and overlaps in serving automotive/aerospace engineering customers.
- Dassault Systèmes (3DEXPERIENCE): Provider of CATIA, SIMULIA, and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that CAIQ's FCM products extend. While CAIQ is a partner, Dassault's own platform roadmap could absorb CAIQ's CAD-CAE integration value proposition over time.
Emerging players
- Synera: Engineering automation platform that integrates with CAIQ's CAD connector to enable agentic and low-code engineering workflows. Direct technology partner with shared customer base in European automotive engineering.
- Noesis Solutions: Provider of OPTIMUS process integration and design optimization software. CAIQ lists Noesis as a partner for variant generation with FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge and they jointly address CAE-driven design optimization.
- BETA CAE Systems: Provider of ANSA preprocessor, μETA, and KOMPOSITO for CAE model building and process automation. Comparable in pre/post-processing and simulation workflow tooling, particularly in automotive.
- ESTECO: Provider of modeFRONTIER process integration and design optimization software. Comparable to CAIQ's FCM CAT.CAE-Bridge as a workflow automation layer for simulation-driven design.
Others
- CONTACT Software: Parent company of CAIQ and provider of the CONTACT Elements platform and Elements PLM. Closely related as the technology platform CAIQ builds on and a cross-sell channel for SIMWORX.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CAIQ social profiles
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CAIQ leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
CAIQ subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
CAIQ funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CAIQ M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CAIQ
What does CAIQ do?
CAIQ develops and sells engineering software that bridges CAD and CAE workflows. Its core offerings are the SIMWORX simulation management platform, which provides a single source of truth for simulation data with integrated project management and no/low-code process automation, and the FCM CAT plugin family for Dassault Systèmes CATIA V5/V6 and 3DExperience, which generates parameterized design variants and accelerates design tasks. Solutions target engineering and manufacturing companies in automotive, aerospace, wind energy, and machinery industries.
Is CAIQ a public or private company?
CAIQ is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was CAIQ founded?
CAIQ was founded in 2003. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is CAIQ based?
CAIQ is headquartered in Munich, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does CAIQ make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses and Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are proof of Concept Services.
Who are CAIQ's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ANSYS, Hexagon MSC Software, Altair Engineering, Siemens Digital Industries Software (Simcenter) and Dassault Systèmes (3DEXPERIENCE). Emerging players are Synera, Noesis Solutions, BETA CAE Systems and ESTECO. CONTACT Software is listed as an others.
Does CAIQ have an API?
No public API is recorded for CAIQ.
What industry is CAIQ in?
CAIQ's product category is Engineering Software (CAD/CAE Integration). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAKAE, Process & Case Management Low-Code Platforms, with a secondary code of IMAAACAF, Workflow, MES & Production Orchestration for AM. Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7371.