intrinSIM
intrinSIM is a privately held technology broker and consulting firm founded in 2010 in Canton, Georgia, that licenses embeddable engineering software technologies (CAD translation, meshing, simulation, visualization) from 13+ partners and provides Go-To-Market, market data, and distribution services to engineering software ISVs and technology providers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersCanton, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What intrinSIM does
intrinSIM is a privately held technology broker and professional services firm headquartered at 110 High Mountain Trace, Canton, Georgia, with a secondary office in Clarkesville. Founded in January 2010 by Joe Walsh, a 30-year engineering software industry veteran, the firm operates a unique technology broker model connecting Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Technology Providers in the Engineering Software Market across business, route-to-market, and technology dimensions.
The company's core product surface consists of licensed embeddable technologies organized into four categories: CAD data translation (Datakit CrossCAD/Ware, CrossCAD/Plg, CrossManager), visualization and collaboration (VCollab, REDsdk), simulation and modeling (Modelon Library/Deployment Suites, OPTIMICA Compiler Toolkit, MeshGems, KOSMOS 3D Framework, C3D Toolkit, Discrete Geometry Kernel, INOVATE, Sculptor Morph API), and low-code platforms (EASA). Approximately 13 Core technology partnerships and additional Service Partners (Cambashi, AMC Bridge, Smart2Market) form the distribution backbone, complemented by an exclusive arrangement with Cambashi to commercialize market observatories covering 470+ CAE vendors.
Revenue is generated through four streams: licensing royalties on the embeddable SDKs (where CrossCAD/Ware alone is licensed by 100+ software vendors), Go-To-Market professional services for ISVs and Technology Providers priced as fixed-cost briefings or tiered monthly retainers (Tier 0-3 Ongoing Strategic Support Programs), reseller-based distribution for products including CrossManager and EASA, and subscription-based market data licensing through Cambashi observatories and snapshots. The firm serves a horizontal mix of engineering software accounts globally (named logos include AMD, Autodesk, CD-Adapco, Coreform, Pointwise, and Phoenix Integration) and participates in conferences such as NAFEMS World Congress, COFES, and ASSESS summits for thought leadership. Since inception the firm has worked with over 100 companies, with 50+ specifically on Go-To-Market engagements.
intrinSIM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- intrinSIM
- Legal name
- intrinSIM LLC
- Website
- https://intrinsim.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- intrinSIM is a privately held technology broker and consulting firm founded in 2010 in Canton, Georgia, that licenses embeddable engineering software technologies (CAD translation, meshing, simulation, visualization) from 13+ partners and provides Go-To-Market, market data, and distribution services to engineering software ISVs and technology providers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
intrinSIM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Engineering Software Brokerage & Professional Services
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Software License Resale & Optimization (Perpetual/Subscription) (BPAEAOAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Software Engineering & Application Modernization (BPAHAEAD), IT Procurement & Sourcing Services (Hardware/Software) (BPAEAOAG), Vendor & Contract Management (Software/Cloud) (BPAEAOAD)
Keywords
Where intrinSIM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Canton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
intrinSIM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Go-To-Market Services: Professional services for ISVs and technology providers including market planning, validation, preparation, and deployment. Services tailored to specific customer needs covering business, technology, and go-to-market initiatives.
- Technology Licensing: Licensing of embeddable technologies including CrossCAD/Ware SDK and file-to-file solutions, VCollab products for CAx visualization and collaboration, and other engineering software components to software developers.
- Market Data & Research: Market data licensing through collaboration with Cambashi, including Market Observatories, Market Snapshots, and custom market research projects for understanding market sizes, trends, and opportunities.
- Technology Distribution: Reseller-based distribution management for engineering applications including CrossCAD/Plg plugins, CrossManager standalone converter, EASA low-code platform, Modelon products, and VCollab products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Market Segment Highlight - ½ day on-site briefing |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Market Segment Review - 1 day on-site briefing |
| Subscription | Annual | Ongoing Strategic Support Program - Tier 0 |
| Subscription | Annual | Ongoing Strategic Support Program - Tier 1 |
| Subscription | Monthly | Ongoing Strategic Support Program - Tier 2 |
| Subscription | Monthly | Ongoing Strategic Support Program - Tier 3 |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
intrinSIM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
intrinSIM operates as a technology broker and professional services firm for the Engineering Software Market, licensing a portfolio of embeddable component technologies (CAD data translation, CAE visualization, meshing, geometric kernels, graphics SDKs, low-code platforms) from world-class technology partners to Independent Software Vendors and technology providers. The firm complements this with Go-to-Market, Business, Technology, and Investment consulting services, Cambashi-branded CAE market data research, and reseller-based distribution management for engineering application products.
Product overview
intrinSIM is a technology brokerage and consulting services firm serving the Engineering Software Market, operating as a unique technology broker that connects worldwide business and technology. The company offers a portfolio of leading-edge embeddable technologies suitable for developing commercial or in-house engineering software applications, along with comprehensive market data services. The core product portfolio consists of licensed embeddable technologies organized into four main categories: (1) Data Translation - CrossCAD/Ware and CrossCAD/Plg and CrossManager from Datakit for CAD data exchange; (2) Visualization & Collaboration - VCollab for CAE results compression and collaboration, and REDsdk for graphics visualization; (3) Simulation & Modeling - Modelon Library Suite, Modelon Deployment Suite, OPTIMICA Compiler Toolkit, MeshGems meshing technology, KOSMOS 3D Framework, C3D Toolkit, Discrete Geometry Kernel, INOVATE 3D environment, and Sculptor Morph API; (4) Low-code Platforms - EASA for web-enabling existing tools. The company also provides market data services through partnership with Cambashi including Market Observatories, CAE Market Snapshots, and custom market research reports. Services encompass Go-to-Market, Business, Technology, and Investment planning, validation, and deployment engagements tailored for Independent Software Vendors and Technology Providers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CrossCAD/Ware World-leading CAD data translation toolkit licensed to software vendors for integrating CAD data exchange into applications via API-based or file-to-file access for 2D, 3D and PMI data transfer without requiring CAD licenses.
- VCollab Suite of tools for results compression, visualization and collaboration of CAD/CAM/CAE data, including VMove products for format conversion, VCollab viewers, and VCollab Professional for CAE storyboard creation with up to 90% size reduction in compressed CAx format.
- EASA Low-code platform that enables creation of fit-for-purpose web applications without coding, web-enabling existing tools built with Excel, MATLAB, Python, R and other software, allowing non-programmers to drive multiple underlying software tools.
- Modelon Library Suite Comprehensive suite of Modelica-based simulation libraries covering multiple engineering domains including Air Conditioning, Electric Power, Engine Dynamics, Environmental Control, Fuel Cell, Fuel System, Heat Exchanger, Hydraulics, Hydro Power, Jet Propulsion, Liquid Cooling, Pneumatics, Thermal Power, Vapor Cycle, and Vehicle Dynamics.
- Modelon Deployment Suite Suite of deployment products built on FMI standard for model exchange and co-simulation, including FMI Composer for building systems from FMUs, FMI Toolbox for MATLAB/Simulink, and FMI Add-In for Excel.
- OPTIMICA Compiler Toolkit Modelica-based mathematical engine for automation, simulation and optimization of system behaviors, offering transient simulation, steady-state computations, and dynamic optimization with support for FMI standards.
- Model Testing Toolkit Platform for creating, executing and automating tests of Modelica models across multiple tools and FMI environments with graphical user interface and continuous integration support.
- MeshGems Standard meshing technology suite for CAD/CAE application developers including Surface Meshing, Mesh Processing, Volume Meshing (tetrahedral and hexahedral), and Mesh Adaptation modules with common API access (Distene).
- REDsdk Unified Graphics C++ visualization toolkit for real-time 2D, 3D and photo-realistic rendering across desktop and cloud, with hybrid GPU/CPU rendering, REDnet cloud streaming, and capacity for millions of graphic primitives (REDWAY3D).
- Sculptor Morph API Real-time 3D morphing technology based on Arbitrary Shape Deformation (ASD) for shape optimization, modification and design exploration of 3D models embedded in applications (Optimal Solutions).
- KOSMOS 3D Framework Advanced C/C++ software components for specialized design applications, CAD/CAM, CMM and CAE utilities, including Core, Modeling, and Neutral Format modules with multi-threading architecture supporting Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Android (Kubotek).
- C3D Toolkit Comprehensive 2D/3D geometric modeling kernel including C3D Modeler for geometry construction, C3D Solver for constraint solving, and C3D Converter for STEP, IGES, ACIS, XT, STL, and VRML conversions (C3D Labs).
- Discrete Geometry Kernel (DGK) Facet-based modeling library specifically designed for preparing simulation data from heterogeneous sources, with topology-centric approach for transforming CAD data into simulation-ready facet models with repair, refinement, and Boolean operations (Discretize).
- INOVATE Flexible 3D modeling environment with IntelliShapes technology, drag-and-drop interface, and SDK for customization, supporting import/export to major CAD systems (IronCAD).
- CrossCAD/Plg CAD data exchange plug-ins for major CAD systems including 3DSMax, Rhino, SolidWorks, and CATIA V4/5/6, providing import/export capabilities without requiring native CAD software licenses (Datakit).
- CrossManager Standalone CAD conversion application that converts files from most CAD formats on a file-to-file basis without requiring any CAD system license, with support for export to 3D PDF (Datakit).
- Cambashi Market Observatories Comprehensive market data research platform including CAE Observatory (470+ companies), Country Observatory (50+ countries), Employment Observatory (150 occupations), Industry Observatory (110 sectors), and Product Observatory (28 providers).
- CAE Market Snapshots Cost-effective market data snapshots providing segment size, growth, top 5 providers, and market overviews for CAE market segments along capability, application, and industry axes.
- Go-to-Market Professional Services Professional services for ISVs and technology providers including market planning, validation, preparation, and deployment covering business, technology, and go-to-market initiatives.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 100 companies served globally across various consulting and technology roles
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use intrinSIM
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
intrinSIM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration12 records
Feature3 records
intrinSIM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Kubotek/KOSMOS 3D FrameworkcoreKubotek provides KOSMOS 3D Framework, an advanced set of C/C++ software components for CAD/CAM/CAE utility programs and 3D data movement between engineering software programs.
- REDWAY3D/REDsdkcoreREDWAY3D provides REDsdk, a unified graphics C++ visualization toolkit for real-time 2D/3D and photo-realistic rendering through a single integrated API.
- ModeloncoreModelon provides Modelica-based libraries and deployment solutions including OPTIMICA Compiler Toolkit, Model Testing Toolkit, FMI Toolbox, and FMI Add-In for Excel.
- VCollab (Visual Collaboration Technologies)coreVCollab provides CAx visualization and collaboration solutions including VMove products for compression and VCollab suite for viewing and collaboration. Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan with offices in Dallas and Bangalore.
- C3D Labs/C3D ToolkitcoreC3D Labs provides C3D Toolkit offering 2D/3D kernel for geometric modeling, constraints solving, and import/export of data including C3D Modeler, C3D Solver, and C3D Converter modules.
- DatakitcoreDatakit is the leader in CAD data exchange market, created in 1994 and based in Lyon, France. intrinSIM provides CrossCAD/Ware technology licensing and manages distribution of Datakit products including CrossCAD/Plg plugins and CrossManager standalone converter.
- Distene/MeshGemscoreDistene provides MeshGems technology suite including surface meshing, volume meshing, mesh processing, and mesh adaptation capabilities for CAD/CAE application developers.
- DiscretizecoreDiscretize provides the Discrete Geometry Kernel (DGK) offering facet-based modeling library with capabilities for preparing simulation data from heterogeneous sources.
- EASAcoreEASA is a low-code platform enabling creation of web-enabled applications for Excel, MATLAB, Python and other software. Based in Tampa, Florida. intrinSIM manages distribution of EASA products.
- Optimal Solutions/SculptorcoreOptimal Solutions provides Sculptor Morph API and Arbitrary Shape Deformation (ASD) technology for real-time 3D morphing embedded in applications.
- IronCAD/InovatecoreIronCAD provides INOVATE 3D modeling environment for creating, modifying, interrogating and communicating 3D designs. INOVATE offers customizable SDK and drag-and-drop 3D environment.
- AMC BridgemajorAMC Bridge provides technology deployment services including technology evaluation, integration, outsourcing and custom development. They are a resource for intrinSIM technology deployment engagements.
- Smart2MarketmajorSmart2Market delivers marketing strategy, directions, and communications capabilities with deep experience in channel partners in engineering software and hardware space. They enable broader go-to-market services from strategy to deployment.
- CambashicoreCambashi is an independent industry analyst firm providing market insights on the use of IT in manufacturing, energy, utilities and construction industries. intrinSIM collaborates with Cambashi to provide comprehensive market data related to the CAE market. This partnership enables flexible access to the most comprehensive CAE market data through licensing of Cambashi Market Observatories and joint market research projects.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
intrinSIM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Cambashi: Independent market research firm on IT in manufacturing/engineering; a partner of intrinSIM. Indirect comparability as a fellow participant in the engineering software market data ecosystem, but not a competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Dassault Systèmes: Global PLM and 3D design/engineering software leader. Operates broadly in the engineering software space intrinSIM serves and includes C3D-adjacent geometric modeling capabilities, though at vastly larger scale.
- ANSYS: Largest independent engineering simulation software company. Broadly overlaps with intrinSIM's served market but operates at much greater scale with proprietary simulation products rather than brokered embeddables.
- Hexagon MSC Software: CAE simulation software (Adams, Nastran, Marc) owned by Hexagon. Broad incumbent in engineering simulation space overlapping with intrinSIM's served customers and embeddable-tech ecosystem.
- COMSOL: Multiphysics simulation software vendor serving the engineering software market. Comparable industry presence and CAE customer overlap, though a product vendor rather than a broker.
Direct peers
- Applied CAx: Engineering software reseller and consulting firm that distributes and implements CAE/CAD tools for industrial customers. Most directly comparable as a small-to-mid specialist broker/distributor in the engineering software ecosystem.
- Maya HTT: Engineering software services and PLM/CAE solutions provider offering Dassault Systèmes and other software with consulting. Comparable mid-sized broker/services firm in the engineering software channel.
- Design Simulation Technologies: Distributor of engineering simulation software (including SolidWorks Simulation) with consulting services. Comparable as a niche engineering software broker.
- SimuTech Group: ANSYS-focused engineering simulation software reseller and services provider offering software, training, and consulting. Comparable as a value-added distributor + services hybrid in the CAE market.
Regional players
- CADCAM Technologies: Engineering software reseller for CAD/CAM/CAE tools with implementation services. Comparable broker/services business, primarily operating in India vs. intrinSIM's US footprint.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
intrinSIM financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
intrinSIM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
intrinSIM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
intrinSIM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about intrinSIM
What does intrinSIM do?
intrinSIM operates as a technology broker and professional services firm for the Engineering Software Market, licensing a portfolio of embeddable component technologies (CAD data translation, CAE visualization, meshing, geometric kernels, graphics SDKs, low-code platforms) from world-class technology partners to Independent Software Vendors and technology providers. The firm complements this with Go-to-Market, Business, Technology, and Investment consulting services, Cambashi-branded CAE market data research, and reseller-based distribution management for engineering application products.
Is intrinSIM a public or private company?
intrinSIM is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was intrinSIM founded?
intrinSIM was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is intrinSIM based?
intrinSIM is headquartered in Canton, United States, in the North America region.
How does intrinSIM make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Go-To-Market Services are the primary driver. The others are technology Licensing, market Data & Research and technology Distribution.
Who are intrinSIM's main competitors?
Cambashi is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Dassault Systèmes, ANSYS, Hexagon MSC Software and COMSOL. Direct peers are Applied CAx, Maya HTT, Design Simulation Technologies and SimuTech Group. CADCAM Technologies is listed as a regional player.
Does intrinSIM have an API?
No public API is recorded for intrinSIM.
What industry is intrinSIM in?
intrinSIM's product category is Engineering Software Brokerage & Professional Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAOAC, Software License Resale & Optimization (Perpetual/Subscription), with a secondary code of BPAHAEAD, Software Engineering & Application Modernization. Its NAICS code is 541512 and its SIC code is 7370.