What CAD-Terv Engineering does

CAD-Terv Engineering is a privately held Hungarian engineering services and software reseller headquartered in Budapest, founded in 1998 (some sources cite 1997) and led by founder/CEO István Nadj. The firm operates as an authorized Dassault Systèmes Silver Partner and Certified Education Partner, reselling and supporting the CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, SIMULIA, DELMIA, and ENOVIA portfolio to enterprise clients across Central Europe. Its service portfolio spans three primary domains: (1) product development from concept to mass-production-ready documentation, (2) industrial automation and fixture design — with nearly 30 years of body-in-white experience covering 100+ vehicle models and 1,000+ custom fixtures/robot end effectors, and (3) precision metal engineering for transport, logistics, and heavy industrial applications. Proprietary additions include the APPS pneumatic design software (a standalone boxed product) and custom CATIA automation scripts, while the Tipp szerda bi-weekly webinar series functions as a sustained thought-leadership and demand-gen channel.

The business model combines three revenue streams: project-based engineering services (custom mechanical, simulation, and automation work for OEMs and tier-one suppliers), software resale and support (Dassault license distribution as a Silver-tier partner), and training services (Dassault-authorized curricula delivered online, in-house, and on-site, with a catalog of 20+ course titles). Customer segments span automotive (AUDI Hungaria, RÁBA, CLAAS, Bosal Hungary, Johnson Electric, VW/Audi Group suppliers), industrial manufacturing (GRUNDFOS, WOCO, Electrolux), aerospace/defense (Airbus, Ontime Networks), and medical/sports technology (Országos Gerincgyógyászati Központ, NORT/Flying Objects). The company holds TISAX and ISO 9001 certifications supporting direct supplier status with major automotive OEMs, and secured a 2024 Hungarian government R&D grant (171.4M HUF) for CubeSat solar power system development in consortium with C3S Elektronikai Fejlesztő Kft., signaling entry into space/aerospace verticals. In 2024, CAD-Terv also launched AX SYSTEM, a proprietary AI-based computer-vision industrial safety product, broadening the offering beyond CATIA-dependent services. The firm is small (11-50 employees), self-funded, and founder-controlled, with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

CAD-Terv Engineering

Legal name

CAD-TERV Mérnöki Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság

Website

https://cadterv.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAD-Terv Engineering is a Budapest-based Dassault Systèmes Silver Partner providing CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE software resale, certified training, and multidisciplinary engineering services — including product development, industrial automation, and precision metal engineering — to automotive, industrial, aerospace, and medical device clients across Central Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Services & CAD/CAE Software Resale

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spacecraft Integration, Assembly & Test (IAT) (IMABACAK), Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

Keywords

• CAD engineering services
• Product lifecycle management
• Digital engineering solutions
• Industrial automation design
• CAD software training

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Custom engineering and product development services across product development, industrial automation, and metal engineering domains. Projects range from consumer devices to aerospace and space systems, delivered as billable engineering engagements.
2. Software Resale and Support (CATIA & 3DEXPERIENCE): As a Dassault Systèmes Silver partner, the company resells Dassault Systèmes software licenses (CATIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA) and provides associated technical support, training, and consulting services.
3. Training and Education Services: Dassault Systèmes-authorized training programs covering CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, simulation (Abaqus), and other PLM software. Both classroom-based and online training formats are offered, including customized on-site training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CAD-Terv Engineering provides multidisciplinary engineering services spanning product development, industrial automation, and metal engineering, complemented by authorized resale and support of Dassault Systèmes software (CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA) and certified training programs. The company also develops proprietary tools such as the APPS pneumatic design software and custom CATIA automation scripts.

Product overview

CAD-Terv Engineering operates as a Dassault Systèmes Silver Partner offering a portfolio of Dassault Systèmes software solutions (CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE platform, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA) alongside its own engineering services, proprietary software tools, and training programs. The core offering centers on CATIA V5 and the 3DEXPERIENCE collaborative platform, which unifies the suite — SIMULIA provides simulation and analysis capabilities, DELMIA covers manufacturing and robotics, and ENOVIA handles product lifecycle management. PartSupply (via Traceparts) extends standard parts access within CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE. CAD-Terv's proprietary additions include APPS (pneumatic design software) and custom CATIA automation scripts. The company augments software sales with end-to-end engineering services (product development, industrial automation, metal engineering) and a Dassault-certified training program. The TIPP SZERDA webinar series provides ongoing community-driven education on platform capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CATIA V5 Resale and support of Dassault Systèmes CATIA V5 product design and 3D modeling software, offered to enterprise engineering teams across industries.
• 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Resale, support, and integration services for the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE collaborative platform that unifies CAD, simulation, manufacturing, and PLM for enterprise clients.
• SIMULIA Resale and support of Dassault Systèmes SIMULIA simulation suite, including Abaqus for finite element analysis and multi-body dynamics, serving automotive, aerospace, and medical device industries.
• DELMIA Resale and support of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA digital manufacturing and robotics software, including virtual commissioning and robotic path optimization, for manufacturing process design clients.
• ENOVIA Resale and support of Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA collaborative product lifecycle management software for enterprise engineering organizations.
• Engineering Services End-to-end engineering consulting covering product development from concept to finished product, industrial automation (fixtures, welding, robotics), and metal engineering design, serving clients across automotive, aerospace, medical devices, consumer appliances, and more.
• Training Services Authorized Dassault Systèmes training programs covering CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, simulation, and Abaqus, delivered both online and in-person with over 20 course titles, including customized on-site training for enterprise clients.
• APPS Pneumatic Design Software Proprietary standalone boxed pneumatic design support software developed by CAD-Terv that significantly enhances planning efficiency for pneumatic systems in fixture and machine design.
• CubeSat Platform Development Mechanical design and development service for a modular small satellite (CubeSat) platform with deployable solar panel and antenna mechanisms, designed for low Earth orbit (LEO) operation, including thermal regulation and radiation shielding.
• AX SYSTEM AI-powered visual alert system for industrial safety using camera-based computer vision to detect pedestrians, forklifts, and vehicles in real-time, projecting visual warnings to prevent collisions in warehouses and manufacturing environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over nearly 30 years, designed equipment for more than 100 vehicle models, representing over 1000 custom fixtures and robot end effectors for automotive body-in-white manufacturing.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• C3S Elektronikai Fejlesztő Kft.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CAD-Terv and C3S Electronics Development Ltd. are consortium partners in a government-funded R&D project (Project ID: 2023-1.1.1-PIACI_FÓKUSZ-2024-00005) for developing a market-oriented small satellite solar power system for space applications. The project runs from January 2024 to December 2025 with a total grant of 171,366,000 Ft (69% support rate). CAD-Terv leads the mechanical engineering of the CubeSat solar power system, while C3S handles electronics development.
• Dassault SystèmescoreTechnology or IntegrationCAD-Terv holds Dassault Systèmes Silver partner status and operates as an authorized Education Partner (Dassault Systèmes Hivatalos Oktatási Partner). The company resells and supports the full Dassault Systèmes portfolio including CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, SIMULIA, DELMIA, and ENOVIA. The partnership provides access to official curricula, software, co-marketing, and the global Dassault partner ecosystem. CAD-Terv is also listed as a Certified Education Partner (EPP) with Dassault.
• Flying ObjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlying Objects is an industrial design studio that collaborated with CAD-Terv on multiple product development projects, including the award-winning NORT Complex football training device and the AX SYSTEM logistics safety solution. CAD-Terv handles mechanical engineering and manufacturing coordination while Flying Objects leads industrial design and UI/UX.
• PCB DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCB Design collaborated with CAD-Terv on multidisciplinary product development projects, handling electronics development while CAD-Terv managed mechanical engineering. Key projects include the NORT Complex training device (winner of Red Dot Best of the Best 2022) and the Ontime Networks defense-grade networking equipment series.
• TokadesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTokadesign is an industrial design studio that partnered with CAD-Terv on the Infracont grain analyzer development project. CAD-Terv provided mechanical engineering and housing design while Tokadesign handled industrial design aspects.
• Inter Traction Electrics Kft.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInter Traction Electrics commissioned CAD-Terv to design and build a 15-meter bus frame welding fixture for their bus side frame manufacturing operations. The project was delivered as a turnkey engineering and manufacturing engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PROSTEP AG: German PLM consulting and integration specialist with deep Dassault Systèmes expertise, providing interoperability, data migration, and systems engineering services. Comparable to CAD-Terv as a focused European PLM partner serving automotive and industrial OEMs.
• CENIT AG: German PLM and 3D software services company that is a Dassault Systèmes partner, providing CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE implementation, customization, and training. Comparable to CAD-Terv as a mid-sized European Dassault value-added reseller with engineering services overlay.
• Razorleaf Corporation: US-based Dassault Systèmes partner providing 3DEXPERIENCE implementation, custom application development, and engineering services. Comparable to CAD-Terv in its software-as-a-service-plus-services model with proprietary automation tooling.
• Visiativ: French Dassault Systèmes Platinum partner offering SOLIDWORKS (acquired by Visiativ) and 3DEXPERIENCE-based engineering and digital transformation services. Similar in combining software resale with bespoke engineering services and a vertical focus on manufacturing SMBs and mid-market.
• ARRK Engineering: German-based product development and engineering services firm with deep CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE expertise and a strong automotive OEM customer base. Closest analog to CAD-Terv in size, Dassault partner status, and multidisciplinary engineering capabilities across automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• HCLTech (Geometric): Global IT services and engineering firm with a dedicated mechanical engineering practice (formerly Geometric Ltd.) providing PLM, CAD/CAE, and product engineering services. Comparable to CAD-Terv in its CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE services portfolio, but at much larger scale.
• Capgemini Engineering (formerly Altran): Global engineering R&D services arm of Capgemini, offering digital engineering, manufacturing, and PLM services to automotive, aerospace, and industrial clients. Comparable to CAD-Terv in its CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE-based services, but at vastly larger scale across geographies.
• Segula Technologies: France-based global engineering consultancy with strong automotive, aerospace, and industrial customer base. Comparable to CAD-Terv in providing multi-domain product and manufacturing engineering, but operates at significantly larger scale with 15,000+ employees globally.
• Tata Technologies: India-headquartered engineering services and product development digital company with deep automotive and aerospace OEM relationships. Comparable to CAD-Terv in its CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE-based services portfolio, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Tebis Technische Informatik: German CAD/CAM software vendor with strong manufacturing automation and fixture design heritage, serving automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering clients. Comparable to CAD-Terv in its CATIA-aware manufacturing and fixture focus, though as a software vendor rather than services firm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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