Apromace

What Apromace does

Apromace data systems GmbH is a German private software company headquartered in Freiberg, Saxony, founded in 2004 as a spin-off from the Institute for Automation Technology at TU Bergakademie Freiberg. The company specializes in modular Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for industrial customers, with particular depth in foundries, automotive suppliers, and semiconductor manufacturers. Its core platform, apromaceMES, integrates production, machine, and quality data acquisition with visualization, traceability, OEE analysis, statistical process control, and maintenance management, all anchored in a real-time process database designed for 24/7/365 operation independent of backups and updates.

The product architecture is intentionally modular, allowing manufacturers to license only the functionality they require (BDE, MDE, QDE, View, Trace, OEE, SPC, IMS), and to integrate the platform horizontally and vertically with existing ERP and PPS systems. Foundry-specific offerings include apromaceGUSS for sand, die, and gravity die casting operations; apromaceTA for metallurgical thermal analysis with sample crucibles, A/D converters, and ITS-90-certified thermocouples; and the 2024 standalone Electronic Melting Report (ESB), apromaceFeinkorrektur, and apromaceGattierung for charge calculation and documentation. The platform supports compliance workflows against ISO 9001, IATF 16949, EU 178/2002, and IFS 5.

Apromace operates an enterprise direct-sales motion with quote-based subscription pricing plus implementation, consulting, and training services. The company is managed by two Geschäftsführer, Dr. René Brunsch and Ronny Lange, and markets through European industry trade shows (e.g., Austrian Foundry Conference, Foundry Days Brno), annual customer and partner days, university partnerships (TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Fraunhofer IWU, Naval Academy Varna, University of Applied Sciences Glauchau), and a multilingual website (German, English, French). It is conducting AI-oriented research via the May 2023 international gripper-control project and the 2026 'Alliance for Applied AI & Innovation' participation, but maintains no disclosed external investors, parent company, or public revenue figures.

Name

Apromace

Legal name

apromace data systems GmbH

Website

https://apromace.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Apromace data systems GmbH is a German MES software provider, founded in 2004 as a TU Bergakademie Freiberg spin-off and headquartered in Freiberg, Saxony. It delivers modular production data acquisition, traceability, OEE, SPC, and maintenance modules to automotive suppliers, foundries, and semiconductor manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAHAJ

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Automation & Robotics Equipment

SECONDARYIMAGABAH

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Automation & Control Systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS)

Keywords

• Manufacturing execution systems
• Production data acquisition
• Foundry MES software
• Thermal analysis software
• Process traceability solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MES Software Licensing: Apromace provides customized Manufacturing Execution System solutions including core platform and specialized modules (BDE, MDE, QDE, Trace, OEE, SPC, IMS). The modular architecture allows customers to select specific functionality, with pricing based on scope and customization requirements.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, and project support services including process analysis, factory planning, investment consulting, demand analysis, external project consulting, and training for MES systems and components.
3. apromaceTA Thermal Analysis Software: Dedicated thermal analysis software package including analysis software, sample crucibles, measurement hardware, and support for various thermocouples and protocols (RS232, RS485, Modbus RTU).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apromace develops and sells customized Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software that connects manufacturing operations with management systems through a modular platform. Core offerings include the apromaceMES platform with specialized modules for production data acquisition (BDE), machine data acquisition (MDE), quality data acquisition (QDE), visualization, full-lifecycle traceability, OEE/KPI analysis, statistical process control, and maintenance management. Vertical solutions include apromaceGUSS for foundries and apromaceTA for thermal analysis of molten metal, complemented by implementation, consulting, and training services.

Product overview

Apromace offers a modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) architecture centered on the apromaceMES platform, with specialized vertical solutions for the foundry industry (apromaceGUSS) and thermal analysis (apromaceTA). The core platform is complemented by a suite of purpose-built modules covering data acquisition (apromaceBDE, apromaceMDE, apromaceQDE), visualization (apromaceView), traceability (apromaceTrace), OEE/KPI analysis (apromaceOEE), statistical process control (apromaceSPC), and maintenance management (apromaceIMS). Foundry-specific modules include the Electronic Melting Report (ESB), apromaceFeinkorrektur for fine metallurgical correction, and apromaceGattierung for charge batching. All modules can be combined and integrated with existing ERP and PPS systems. The company also operates in the AI space through an international research project on AI-supported gripper control optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• apromaceMES: Modular Manufacturing Execution System providing data acquisition (apromaceBDE, apromaceMDE, apromaceQDE), visualization (apromaceView), traceability (apromaceTrace), OEE key figures (apromaceOEE), statistical process control (apromaceSPC), maintenance management (apromaceIMS), and thermal analysis (apromaceTA).
• apromaceGUSS
• apromaceTrace
• apromaceTA
• apromaceOEE
• apromaceSPC
• apromaceIMS
• apromaceBDE
• apromaceMDE
• apromaceQDE
• apromaceView

Products and services

• apromaceMES The core Manufacturing Execution System platform providing a modular, scalable foundation for production data acquisition, machine data acquisition, quality data acquisition, visualization, monitoring, statistical evaluation, OEE key figures, and traceability across manufacturing operations.
• apromaceGUSS MES specifically optimized for foundries based on apromaceMES, integrating all production-relevant data, largely automating inspection documentation, and guaranteeing permanent process monitoring for sand casting, die casting, and gravity die casting operations.
• apromaceTA (Thermal Analysis) Thermal analysis software package for foundries comprising analysis and evaluation software, sample crucibles, and measurement hardware including A/D converters and precision thermocouples (Types K, S, N) certified to ITS-90. Captures quality-relevant parameters during production for real-time metallurgical control and optimization of casting processes.
• Electronic Melting Report (ESB / Elektronischer Schmelzbericht) Standalone electronic melting report that combines core data from thermal analysis, temperature data, quality parameters, and spectrometer, furnace and batch data. Supports automatic data retrieval from spectrometer, thermal analysis, and lance sources, and can be combined with apromaceTA, apromaceFeinkorrektur, and apromaceGattierung.
• apromaceBDE (Production Data Acquisition) Production data acquisition module enabling real-time capture and storage of operational data without affecting manufacturing processes, with automatic production recording including quality and malfunction data and online statistics.
• apromaceMDE (Machine Data Acquisition) Machine data acquisition module for real-time capture and storage of machine data, enabling direct readout of machine controls for detailed malfunction analysis and weak point detection.
• apromaceQDE (Quality Data Acquisition) Quality data acquisition module for capturing and storing quality-relevant data in real time, integrated with statistical process analysis and quality monitoring.
• apromaceView Visualization module mapping process states through animated graphics and status displays, showing progress diagrams, status displays, machine parameters, and instantaneous values with centralized or terminal-based monitoring and control.
• apromaceTrace Traceability module offering drill-down and roll-up search for complete manufacturing transparency, covering raw materials, machine/work places, time/measurement data, supplier and order data, with support for modern marking and reading techniques.
• apromaceOEE OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and KPI analysis module for continuous evaluation of availability, performance, quality and utilization metrics, supporting standards such as VDI 3423, VDMA 66412, SEMI E10, and SEMI E79.
• apromaceSPC Statistical process analysis and reporting tool enabling holistic quality inspection and process monitoring, automatically creating control charts for process capability analysis and enabling comprehensive evaluations by shift, machine, order, or time period.
• apromaceIMS Maintenance management system enabling data-based, flexible and prioritized maintenance with automatic update of maintenance intervals, runtime forecasts, and trend/long-term investigations for preventive measures.
• apromaceFeinkorrektur (Fine Correction) Module for fine correction of metallurgical parameters in melting operations, combinable with apromaceTA, the Electronic Melting Report, and apromaceGattierung.
• apromaceGattierung (Charge Calculation / Batching) Module for charge calculation and batching optimization in foundry melting operations, combinable with apromaceTA, apromaceFeinkorrektur, and the Electronic Melting Report.
• Apromace Professional Services (Implementation, Consulting, Training) Implementation, consulting, and project support services including process analysis, factory planning, investment consulting, demand analysis, external project consulting, and training for MES systems and components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Process transparency improvements enabling first savings for customers to refinance MES investment
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Research Partners (AI Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Joint international research project launched May 1, 2023 for AI-supported optimization of gripper control for complex geometries of semi-finished plastic products.
• Naval Academy Nikola Jonkov Vaptsarov, VarnaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2022Cooperation agreement signed with Bulgaria's oldest technical university for internship opportunities and international joint research projects. Naval Academy has over 2,500 students in computer science and cybersecurity.
• TU Bergakademie FreibergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal spin-off origin in 2004 from scientists at the Institute for Automation Technology. Ongoing collaboration in research and education with university.
• Fraunhofer IWUcoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch partnership in Industry 4.0 and MES development. Listed as key industry and research partner.
• DETYCON Solutions s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech partner presenting apromace foundry production system at Foundry Days 2021. Represents apromace in Czech market.
• Technical Service Kühn GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized partner for foundry technology producing liquid metal sensors and sampling systems. Collaborates on apromaceTA thermal analysis package with precision thermocouples and calibration certificates.
• University of Applied Sciences GlauchauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational company partnership providing internship opportunities for Technical Computer Science students. Supports practical training phases for students.
• ZIM Cooperation Network H2SelectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of ZIM network funded by BMWK for developing hydrogen-based selective hydrogenation technology for sustainable plastic recycling in circular economy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tulip Interfaces: Cloud-native frontline operations / MES platform targeting manufacturers with composable apps for production data, quality, and traceability. Represents an emerging, well-funded cloud-native alternative taking share in the same MES category.

Direct peers

• FORCAM GmbH: German MES provider specializing in shop-floor-to-top-floor integration for discrete manufacturing. Directly comparable as a German-headquartered, mid-sized MES vendor competing for similar automotive and industrial customers.
• GFOS mbH: German workforce and MES software provider serving manufacturing and logistics. Comparable in size, German Mittelstand customer focus, and modular MES/productivity offering overlapping with apromaceBDE, OEE, and IMS modules.
• MPDV Mikrolab GmbH: German MES vendor headquartered near Heidelberg, focused on SME manufacturing with a modular HYDRA MES platform spanning production data acquisition, quality, and OEE. Closely comparable to Apromace in size, geography, customer segment (German Mittelstand), and product architecture.
• Aegis Software (FactoryLogix): MES provider offering the FactoryLogix platform covering production tracking, quality, traceability, and analytics. Directly comparable MES functionality and target verticals (electronics, industrial, automotive).
• Critical Manufacturing: MES vendor headquartered in Porto, Portugal, owned by ASMPT, focused on high-tech and discrete manufacturing. Comparable in offering scope (MES, quality, traceability) though typically serving larger semiconductor and electronics customers.
• iTAC Software AG: German MES vendor (now part of Dürr AG) offering iTAC.MES.Suite for production data acquisition, traceability, and OEE. Highly comparable in product scope, target verticals, and geographic focus, though now backed by a larger industrial group.

Broad incumbents

• AVEVA (Wonderware MES): Global industrial software incumbent with Wonderware MES / AVEVA MES offerings spanning operations management, performance, and quality. Competes broadly against Apromace in manufacturing execution across multiple verticals.
• Rockwell Automation (Plex Systems): Major industrial automation incumbent offering Plex (formerly Plex Systems) cloud-native MES alongside its broader automation portfolio. Represents a well-capitalized broad incumbent in the same MES category.
• Siemens Digital Industries (Opcenter MES): Global industrial software incumbent offering Opcenter MES (formerly Camstar) for discrete and process manufacturing. Represents the dominant broad incumbent competing against Apromace in mid-market and enterprise MES deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apromace-data-systems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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