DUALIS GmbH IT Solution

What DUALIS GmbH IT Solution does

DUALIS GmbH IT Solution is a Dresden, Germany-based software vendor founded in 1990 that develops production planning, factory simulation, and space management software for discrete manufacturing customers. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of iTAC Software AG, which is itself part of the publicly listed Dürr Group, giving DUALIS integration reach into the broader smart factory and MES ecosystem. Its three core products are GANTTPLAN (an Advanced Planning and Scheduling system built on mathematical optimization for automated, cost-optimal scheduling of orders and resources), AREAPLAN (digital area and footprint planning for assembly and manufacturing environments across multiple plants), and the Visual Components 3D simulation platform (factory layout, virtual commissioning, robot offline programming, and digital twin applications, distributed under a 20-year sales partnership and extended with DUALIS-developed add-ons and customer-specific component libraries). The portfolio is sold primarily to enterprise and mid-market manufacturers in automotive, electronics, medical technology, mechanical engineering, and intralogistics.

The company monetizes through a combination of software licensing/subscriptions, professional services for implementation, training, and maintenance, and customer-specific software development (notably co-developed OEM configurators such as the March 2026 montratec layout configurator). GTM is sales-led and consultative, combining direct field sales and inside sales with channel distribution (Visual Components reseller network, Dürr Group channels), supported by an event-driven presence (IMTS Chicago 2026, EFX Stuttgart 2026) and a content-led webcast program. Pricing is quote-based with annual maintenance contracts, 30-day demo licenses for prospects, and free academic licenses, consistent with a niche B2B enterprise software model serving named industrial customers such as WAGO, WITTE Automotive, HOMAG, Dentsply Sirona, CMCO/montratec, and Pipelife.

Name

DUALIS GmbH IT Solution

Legal name

DUALIS GmbH IT Solution

Website

https://dualis-it.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DUALIS GmbH IT Solution is a Dresden-based, Dürr Group subsidiary that develops GANTTPLAN APS, AREAPLAN, and Visual Components 3D simulation software for production planning, factory layout, and space management in discrete manufacturing, serving enterprise and mid-market industrial customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Software (Production Planning & Factory Simulation)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Twin for Manufacturing & Production Optimization (IMAIAMAO)

Keywords

• Production planning software
• Advanced planning scheduling
• Factory simulation software
• Manufacturing execution systems
• Digital factory solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Revenue from licensing GANTTPLAN APS, AREAPLAN, and Visual Components software solutions. Products can be deployed standalone or integrated with ERP, MES, or PMS systems. Includes 30-day demo licenses and maintenance contracts.
2. Consulting and Implementation Services: Structured implementation support, practical training, and reliable maintenance support services bundled with software deployment. Includes webcasts, live demos, and educational offerings.
3. Custom Software Development: Customer-specific software adaptations, add-ons, and component libraries developed on Visual Components platform. Example: custom layout configurator for montratec.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DUALIS GmbH IT Solution develops and sells production planning, factory simulation, and manufacturing optimization software, including the GANTTPLAN APS system, AREAPLAN space management software, and the Visual Components 3D simulation platform. Products can be deployed standalone or integrated with ERP, MES, and PMS systems, and are accompanied by consulting, implementation, training, and maintenance services. As a long-standing Visual Components sales partner, DUALIS also builds customer-specific add-ons and component libraries for manufacturers.

Product overview

DUALIS GmbH IT Solution offers a modular portfolio of production planning and factory simulation software. The core offerings include GANTTPLAN (Advanced Planning and Scheduling system), Visual Components (3D manufacturing simulation platform), and AREAPLAN (space/area management software). These products function as enablers of the Digital Factory and can be deployed standalone or in combination with ERP, MES, or PMS systems. Additional modules cover assembly planning and integrated smart factory solutions. DUALIS serves as a Visual Components sales partner for 20 years and develops customer-specific software adaptations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GANTTPLAN: Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system for production planning and optimization
• AREAPLAN
• Visual Components

Products and services

• GANTTPLAN APS Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system for intelligent, automated production planning and optimization. Enables rapid, cost-optimal scheduling of all orders and resources, with integration capabilities for ERP, MES, and PMS systems. Targeted at discrete manufacturing enterprises.
• Visual Components 3D Simulation Platform 3D manufacturing simulation platform used for factory layout planning, production system validation, virtual commissioning, robot offline programming, AGV/AMR simulation, and digital twin creation. DUALIS develops custom add-ons and component libraries on the platform and sells it as a Visual Components channel partner.
• AREAPLAN Space management and area allocation software for assembly and manufacturing environments. Enables digital hall planning, multi-plant space allocation, and uniform working basis across facilities with real-time visibility into area occupancy.
• DUALIS-montratec Layout Configurator Customer-specific layout configurator for montratec (part of Columbus McKinnon/CMCO) conveyance systems, built on Visual Components. Enables simplified planning and optional simulation, tailored to montratec's products, processes, and user groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction in planning and synchronization time for production scheduling
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• montratec GmbHflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026DUALIS and montratec developed a customized layout configurator based on Visual Components for montratec's conveyance systems. The tool enables simple planning and optional simulation tailored to montratec's products, processes, and user groups. Available worldwide to montratec employees, customers, and integrators. Collaboration set to continue with expansion across the entire CMCO conveyance portfolio.
• iTAC Software AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Parent company of DUALIS GmbH IT Solution. iTAC Software AG provides the broader smart factory and MES context within which DUALIS operates. DUALIS is positioned as a subsidiary enabling integration and connectivity in smart factory environments.
• Dürr AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDürr AG is the ultimate parent company of DUALIS GmbH IT Solution through its subsidiary iTAC Software AG. DUALIS is part of the Dürr Group, which provides ideal conditions for integration and connectivity in smart factory environments. Dürr AG is a leading mechanical and plant engineering group.
• Visual ComponentscoreTechnology or IntegrationDUALIS has been a Visual Components sales partner for 20 years, specializing in customer-specific software adaptations. Visual Components is the 3D simulation platform underlying DUALIS's factory simulation offerings, including robot offline programming, virtual commissioning, and digital twin applications.
• Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partnermontratec is part of the CMCO Conveyance Solutions business unit of Columbus McKinnon Corporation. Through the DUALIS-montratec partnership, CMCO's conveyance portfolio is being integrated into Visual Components for planning and simulation purposes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/DUALISde
• Xx.com/DUALIS_IT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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