What Solidpro Informationssysteme does

Solidpro Informationssysteme operates as Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH, a specialized PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) value-added reseller and solution integrator headquartered in Germany and operating across the DACH region through 40+ locations in Germany plus offices in Austria and Switzerland. The company is a subsidiary of publicly traded Bechtle AG and serves over 27,000 customers — primarily mid-market and enterprise manufacturers — with a verticalized go-to-market organized around 15 industry Competence Centers spanning mechanical and plant engineering, medical technology, aerospace and defense, tool and mold making, woodworking and furniture, vehicle and mobility, and several adjacent sectors.

The company's core technology offering is the Dassault Systèmes portfolio — SOLIDWORKS (3D CAD, Simulation, CAM, PDM, MBD, Inspection, Electrical, Composer), CATIA, and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform (cloud CAD/PDM, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, PartSupply) — augmented by a substantial proprietary and partner add-in layer including SolidCAM, DriveWorks, SIMULIA Abaqus and CST Studio Suite, SWOOD, TopsWorks, SolidSteel parametric, ElectrodeWorks, Smap3D Plant Design, and AluFrame. A separate integration stack (PLM Process Hub, JobBox, PowerTools, Porta~X for SAP PLM, PDM-Eplan Connector, Datakit, ODOO ERP interface, Logikal connector) provides cross-system data flow automation, and an in-house business consulting practice (Digitale Reifegradanalyse, Proof of Concept, Pilotprojekt, Value Engagement) and training services via SolidProfessor e-learning round out the portfolio.

Revenue is generated across four streams: software licensing and subscriptions (Dassault and partner products), hardware sales of CAD-configured workstations through shop.bechtle-plm.com, professional services (consulting, implementation, support, managed administration), and training. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but offers subscription, perpetual license, and financing/leasing options targeting both commercial and public-sector customers. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales through the German office network, regional DACH coverage, an e-commerce hardware channel, and reseller/partner relationships. In 2025 the company introduced two AI-related capabilities: "KI in SOLIDWORKS," an AI integration inside the resold SOLIDWORKS environment, and Imnoo, an AI-based proposal application for contract manufacturers.

Name

Solidpro Informationssysteme

Legal name

Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://solidpro.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH (Solidpro Informationssysteme) is a DACH-focused Dassault Systèmes value-added reseller and PLM solution integrator serving 27,000+ manufacturing customers across 40+ German locations plus Austria and Switzerland, with 600+ specialist experts organized into 15 industry Competence Centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/PLM Software Solutions

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud & DevOps Training (Cloud, Containers, CI/CD, SRE) (BPAEANAG)

Keywords

• CAD software distribution
• PLM solutions
• 3D product development
• SOLIDWORKS implementation
• Manufacturing digitalization

Headquarters

HQ city

Langenau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Resale and subscription licensing of SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, and related add-in software from Dassault Systèmes and partners
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of workstations, processors, graphics cards, memory, and storage configured for CAD/PLM workloads through e-commerce shop
3. Professional Services: Business consulting, implementation services, technical support, and managed administration services
4. Training Services: On-site and online training for SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, CAD, CAM, PDM, and specialized applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solidpro Informationssysteme (operating as Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH) is an authorized Dassault Systèmes reseller and implementation partner that sells, deploys, and supports SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, and 3DEXPERIENCE software, supplemented by CAD/CAM add-ins, simulation tools, proprietary PLM automation products, hardware workstations, and consulting, training, and data conversion services for manufacturing and engineering customers in the DACH region.

Product overview

Bechtle PLM is a PLM solutions provider offering integrated solutions for future-oriented product development processes. The offering is a multi-brand portfolio platform approach combining software, hardware, consulting, and training services. The core software portfolio includes SOLIDWORKS (3D CAD, Simulation, CAM, PDM, MBD, Inspection, Electrical, Composer), CATIA, and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform (cloud-based CAD/PDM, DELMIA for manufacturing, ENOVIA for collaboration, SIMULIA for simulation, PartSupply for component libraries). Supporting this, the company offers simulation solutions (Abaqus, CST Studio Suite, CFD, injection molding, thermal, motion, EMC, structural analysis, MODSIM), manufacturing tools (SolidCAM, DriveWorks, 3D printing), digital factory solutions (robotics, MES/MOM, IIoT, virtual commissioning, factory planning/simulation), technical communication tools (sales configurator, AR/VR, rendering, documentation), and specialized SOLIDWORKS add-ins (AluFrame, Smap3D, DCAMcut, ElectrodeWorks, LogoPress, SolidSteel, SWOOD, TopsWorks, iGRAF, DSTV). The portfolio also includes interfaces/integrations (Datakit, Porta~X for SAP PLM, EPLAN connector, ODOOA ERP), data management tools (EXALEAD OnePart, ENOVIA), material/IT tools (Total Materia, LOGINventory, CIMCO, WinTool), and consulting/training services (Business Consulting, SolidProfessor e-learning, Data Conversion Center).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLIDWORKS Design (3D-CAD) 3D CAD software covering parametric part, assembly, and drawing design for product development teams in manufacturing and engineering organizations.
• CATIA Advanced 3D CAD software for complex product development, sold and supported for high-end engineering and systems engineering use cases.
• 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Central cloud environment for integrated business processes, enabling cloud-based CAD, PDM, collaboration, simulation, manufacturing planning, and supplier integration on a single platform.
• SIMULIA Abaqus Standalone finite element analysis (FEA) software for advanced structural and multi-physics simulation in product validation.
• SIMULIA CST Studio Suite Electromagnetic simulation software for design and validation of electromagnetic systems, components, and EMC analysis.
• SolidCAM Integrated CAM software for CNC machining sold as a SOLIDWORKS add-on for milling, turning, and multi-axis programming.
• DriveWorks Design automation software that runs inside SOLIDWORKS to automate repetitive design tasks, configuration, and rule-driven 3D modeling.
• SolidProfessor Online e-learning platform providing on-demand training courses for SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, CAD, CAM, PDM and related technologies.
• DraftSight Professional 2D CAD software for drafting, editing, and viewing DWG files in engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Bechtle PLM JobBox Proprietary job processing solution for CAD and PLM environments, automating batch and background tasks across SOLIDWORKS and other PLM tools.
• Bechtle PLM PowerTools Proprietary SOLIDWORKS add-in suite of productivity tools that extend CAD workflows for Bechtle PLM customers.
• PLM Process Hub Proprietary cross-system automation platform that orchestrates data flows and processes across heterogeneous PLM, CAD, and ERP systems.
• Porta~X Configurable PLM integration software that connects SOLIDWORKS and other CAD systems with SAP PLM for seamless data exchange and process automation.
• PDM-Eplan Connector Integration software that links SOLIDWORKS PDM with EPLAN for synchronized mechanical and electrical design data.
• Datakit Software for lossless CAD data conversion and data transfer between heterogeneous CAD formats used in multi-CAD environments.
• KI in SOLIDWORKS (AI in SOLIDWORKS) Generative AI capability integrated within SOLIDWORKS to accelerate design and construction work for CAD users.
• Business Consulting Consulting service covering digital maturity analysis, proof of concept, pilot projects, and value engagement for customers adopting CAD/PLM solutions.
• Data Conversion Center Service for CAD and PLM data migration and conversion between legacy and target systems, supporting customer transitions and consolidations.
• CAD Workstation Hardware Configured workstations, processors, graphics cards, memory and storage optimized for CAD and PLM workloads, sold through the shop.bechtle-plm.com e-commerce storefront.

Named customers7 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller and implementation partner for Dassault Systèmes product portfolio including SOLIDWORKS CAD, CATIA, and 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Primary software vendor relationship for the company's core business.
• SolidProfessorsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning platform partnership providing e-learning courses for SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, CAD, CAM, PDM and related technologies. Integrated into company's training offerings.
• DriveWorkssupportingTechnology or IntegrationCAD automation add-in partner for SOLIDWORKS, enabling automated design processes and configuration.
• SolidCAMsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated CAM solution partner for CNC machining, offered as add-in for SOLIDWORKS environment.
• SIMULIA (Abaqus, CST Studio Suite)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced simulation portfolio including Abaqus for FEA and CST Studio Suite for electromagnetic simulation.
• Porta~XsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPLM integration solution for seamless SOLIDWORKS and CAD data integration into SAP PLM systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CONTACT Software: German PLM vendor and integrator with its own Elements platform plus Dassault partnerships; comparable in target market (German industrial Mittelstand) and PLM consulting/service mix.
• CENIT AG: German PLM and digital factory systems integrator that resells Dassault Systèmes and other vendors, with deep German industrial footprint — a directly comparable VAR/integrator competing for the same mid-market and enterprise PLM deals.
• PROSTEP AG: Dassault Systèmes and PLM specialist integrator based in Germany focused on model-based systems engineering, digital twins, and PLM integration — overlapping closely with Bechtle PLM's systems integration and ENOVIA/3DEXPERIENCE practice.
• MECCAD Mechanical Engineering & CAD: DACH-based SOLIDWORKS/CATIA reseller and engineering services provider focused on mechanical engineering customers; comparable as a direct channel competitor with similar add-in and training offerings.
• PLM-Partner (Austrian PLM Solutions): Austrian Dassault Systèmes partner providing SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE and consulting — directly comparable in DACH VAR/integrator model and overlapping channel coverage in Austria.
• SolidLine CAD/CAM Solutions: Authorized SOLIDWORKS reseller and integrator in Germany offering the same Dassault portfolio (SOLIDWORKS, CAM, Simulation, PDM, 3DEXPERIENCE) — direct head-to-head competitor for DACH SME/mid-market CAD/PLM customers.
• DSC Software AG: DACH-based Dassault Systèmes partner delivering SOLIDWORKS, CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE implementation services; competes for the same enterprise engineering and manufacturing customers.

Emerging players

• PRODYNA AG: European IT consultancy with growing PLM/digital-twin practices and Dassault relationships; comparable in consulting-led PLM delivery model though with broader IT scope.

Broad incumbents

• msg group: Large German IT consultancy and software firm with PLM/manufacturing practices serving industrial customers; an adjacent broad incumbent with overlapping DACH enterprise IT services footprint.
• Bechtle AG: Parent company and broader IT systems integrator with hardware, software, and services across enterprise IT in DACH; comparable as the platform within which Bechtle PLM operates and as a broader IT services incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bechtle-plm-de
• Facebookfacebook.com/bechtleplmdeutschland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solidpro
• Instagraminstagram.com/bechtleplm_de

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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