3D Engineering Automation LLP

What 3D Engineering Automation LLP does

3D Engineering Automation LLP is a Pune-headquartered, privately held Indian Limited Liability Partnership founded in 1999 that operates as a value-added reseller and implementation partner for enterprise engineering software. The company is a Platinum and Smart Expert Partner for Siemens Digital Industries Software (covering NX CAD, Solid Edge, Teamcenter PLM, Tecnomatix digital manufacturing, NX CAM, IoT/IIoT, and MACHINUM), an Elite Channel Partner for ANSYS simulation software (structural mechanics, CFD, electromagnetics, multiphysics, Rocky DEM), and a long-standing national distributor for EOS additive manufacturing systems (metal and plastic). Its product portfolio has expanded beyond that core to include AVEVA Unified Engineering, iQ3Connect VR collaboration, 3Dconnexion input devices, and Metal 3D printing machines from Intech Additive. The firm maintains offices in Pune (HQ), Bangalore, Aurangabad, and Chennai and serves approximately 600+ active enterprise customers with a cumulative base of 1,400+ enterprises since inception across verticals including automotive and tier-1 suppliers, aerospace and defense (DRDO, HAL, Bharat Forge), industrial machinery (L&T, Thermax, Voith, JSW), power and energy (Tata Power, Suzlon), pharma and process (ACG Worldwide, PARI), medical devices, and electronics.

The company generates revenue through three streams: (1) software and hardware reselling under channel partnerships (one-time license sales of Siemens, ANSYS, EOS, and increasingly AVEVA / Intech product lines), (2) PLM implementation and customization services including Teamcenter deployment, custom workflow mapping, ERP/MES integration, and OOTB or cloud/on-premise options, and (3) CAE and engineering services covering structural FEA, CFD, electromagnetics, multiphysics, digital twin, product engineering, and an in-house Technical Access Center providing 24x7 installation, licensing, and training support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year enterprise contracts typical. Go-to-market is sales-led via field teams across West and South India, supported by events, webinars, digital content (LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs), and the Academic Centers of Excellence at NITTTR Bhopal, VNIT Nagpur, NITK Surathkal, and NIT Warangal.

Operationally the firm is bootstrapped (no funding rounds recorded), led by four directors/partners each with 20-30+ years of domain experience (Dr. Manivasagam, Rahul Sanap, Sandeepak Natu, Ajay Deshkar), is ISO 9001:2015 certified as of June 2022, and has accumulated multiple Siemens, ANSYS, and EOS partner recognitions (including Siemens Platinum 2022 and Best Partner FY 2020). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

3D Engineering Automation LLP

Legal name

3D Engineering Automation LLP

Website

https://3dengg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3D Engineering Automation LLP is a Pune-based value-added reseller and implementation partner for Siemens PLM, ANSYS, EOS, and AVEVA, providing CAD/CAE/CAM/PLM software, engineering simulation services, and additive manufacturing systems to manufacturing enterprises across India's automotive, aerospace, industrial, energy, and healthcare sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solutions

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAMAL

Additive Manufacturing & Connected 3D Printing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Industrial IoT (IIoT) & Smart Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMAAAJAK

Consulting, Advisory & Technology Transfer (AM Adoption)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing R&D, Training & Certification

SECONDARYIMAAACAE

AM Simulation (Process, Thermal, Distortion, Support)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/3D Printing Software (CAD/CAM, Slicing, Simulation, Workflow)

SECONDARYIMAAACAD

Machine Control, Firmware & Print Management

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/3D Printing Software (CAD/CAM, Slicing, Simulation, Workflow)

SECONDARYIMAAADAI

Automotive & Mobility Additive Service Providers (prototypes, tooling, low-volume parts)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/3D Printing Services (On-Demand Manufacturing & Service Bureaus)

Keywords

• PLM solutions
• CAD CAM software
• CAE simulation services
• Digital manufacturing
• Additive manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Reselling: Reselling of Siemens products (NX CAD, Solid Edge, Teamcenter, Tecnomatix), ANSYS simulation software, and EOS additive manufacturing machines as authorized channel partner/distributor
2. Implementation Services: PLM implementation, training (User, Administration, Management, Customized), maintenance and support services
3. CAE and Engineering Services: CAE simulation services, Process Simulation, Product engineering and MES/IoT solutions, consulting and support services for ANSYS users

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

3D Engineering Automation LLP is a value-added reseller and authorized channel partner for Siemens Digital Industries Software (Platinum partner), ANSYS (Elite Channel Partner), and EOS additive manufacturing. The company resells enterprise PLM, CAD, CAM, CAE, and digital manufacturing software, and delivers complementary engineering services including PLM implementation, CAE simulation consulting, product engineering, digital manufacturing, and 24x7 technical support through its Technical Access Center.

Product overview

3D Engineering Automation LLP is a value-added reseller and implementation partner for enterprise engineering software, operating as a unified platform-plus-services portfolio. The core offerings span four categories: (1) CAD tools including Siemens NX CAD, Solid Edge, and Teamcenter for design data and lifecycle management; (2) CAE/simulation including the full ANSYS suite (structural mechanics, CFD, electromagnetics, multiphysics, Rocky DEM) for physics-based engineering analysis; (3) digital manufacturing encompassing Tecnomatix (factory layout, plant simulation, robotics), NX CAM, IoT/IIoT solutions, and MES; and (4) additive manufacturing featuring EOS metal and plastic 3D printing systems. Add-on modules include iQ3Connect VR collaboration, 3Dconnexion input devices, MACHINUM, and AVEVA. The company also provides professional services including CAE simulation consulting, PLM implementation and customization (ERP/MES integration), and a Technical Access Center for ongoing support. Products are sold primarily to manufacturing companies in aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery, healthcare, and other sectors across India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Siemens NX CAD Professional 3D CAD software for product modeling, tooling and fixture design, drafting and documentation, and industrial design; resold to manufacturing enterprises as authorized Siemens channel partner.
• Solid Edge Siemens mainstream 3D CAD software offering 3D design, CAD drawing and drafting, electrical wiring and design, and technical publications; resold under Smart Expert Partner status.
• Teamcenter Siemens PLM software for design data management, lifecycle management tools, and process management across the product lifecycle; resold and implemented for manufacturing customers.
• Tecnomatix Siemens digital manufacturing software for factory layout and line design, plant simulation, process simulate, and robotics simulation and programming.
• NX Manufacturing / NX CAM CNC machining and computer-aided manufacturing software with additive manufacturing capabilities, supporting multi-axis milling and post-processing for various controllers.
• ANSYS Simulation Software Engineering simulation suite including structural mechanics (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), electromagnetics (HF), multiphysics analysis, and ANSYS Rocky DEM; resold under Elite Channel Partner status.
• EOS Additive Manufacturing Industrial 3D printing systems for metal and plastic additive manufacturing, distributed nationally as EOS authorized partner.
• IoT / IIoT Solutions Internet of Things and Industrial Internet of Things solutions as part of the Siemens digital manufacturing portfolio; resold and integrated with MES and ERP systems.
• CAE Simulation Services Engineering simulation consulting services including structural FEA, CFD, electromagnetics, multiphysics analysis, simulation-driven design, and custom CAE support for manufacturing clients.
• PLM Implementation Services Teamcenter implementation, training (user, administration, management), PLM maintenance with handholding support, and PLM customization including workflow mapping and ERP/MES integration.
• Technical Access Center (TAC) Technical support center for Siemens Digital Industries Software providing installation, upgrades, licensing support, and corporate training on a 24x7 basis.
• Drawing Automation for NX

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped reduce lead times and save costs for manufacturing companies through PLM implementation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVEVAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Aveva Engineering Partner providing 3D design solution for process plant, marine and power industries. Enables powerful visualization, clash-free multi-discipline 3D design.
• iQ3 ConnectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Channel partner for iQ3Connect cloud-enabled virtual reality collaboration platform for visualizing and interacting with complex product data including CAD, point clouds, and simulation results.
• 3DconnexionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Products partner for 3Dconnexion ergonomic devices for CAD professionals.
• Bridging SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic Partnership for International Engineering Services in France and other European Countries. Company specializing in international operations across industrial sectors including Automotive.
• MCCIA Electronic Cluster Foundation (MECF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Operating Partnership for electronic manufacturing ecosystem. Focuses on delivering designing and simulation services for electronic products. Outreach to electronic manufacturers, R&D teams, automotive, consumer products, academic institutions and healthcare industry.
• Siemens Digital Industries SoftwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 August 2022Platinum partner and Smart Expert Partner status for Siemens Digital Industries Software. Provides NX CAD, Solid Edge, CAM, Teamcenter, and Tecnomatix digital manufacturing solutions. Certified Partners possess unique skills, expertise, and value to meet technology and digitalization requirements of customers.
• Intech AdditiveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2022Partnership agreement with Intech Additive Solutions for promoting their Metal 3D Printers and associated software. 3D Engineering enlisted to sell Metal 3D Printers to expand reach for national and global audience.
• NITTTR BhopalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2022Center of Excellence partnership with NITTTR Bhopal for promoting product and process development. Creates industry environment for students with hands-on practical exposure to technologies.
• VNIT NagpurminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2022Center of Excellence partnership with VNIT Nagpur for promoting product and process development. Centers serve as knowledge centers and R&D center for postgraduate and doctoral studies.
• NITK SurathkalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2022Center of Excellence partnership with NITK Surathkal. Hub for industry interactions and academic research in additive manufacturing, robotics, process instrumentation, automation, CNC control.
• NIT WarangalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2022Center of Excellence partnership with NIT Warangal for product and process development. Centers work as knowledge centers and R&D center for postgraduate and doctoral studies.
• Ford Motor CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 November 2019Gold Partner for Siemens PLM digital manufacturing solutions supporting tier-1 suppliers for Ford Motor Company. Implementation of Ford Teamcenter rich client at client end with training support via offline and online modes.
• Trinity SimulationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2019Partnership through founder Sandeepak Natu to promote CAE Services. Ensures technical support for 3D Engineering customers using ANSYS simulation solutions. Adds value through consultation, training and support.
• ANSYScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Elite Channel Partner for ANSYS simulation software. Provides Structural Mechanical, Multiphysics Simulation, Fluid and Electromagnetic (LF & HF) Simulation solutions. Awarded Best A&D Partner in first year of partnership.
• EOS Additive SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013National distributor for EOS additive manufacturing solutions for 10+ years. Provides EOS Metal Machines and EOS Plastic Machines. Supplied systems to DRDO labs, Bharat Forge, Honeywell, Mahindra Two Wheelers and others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cyient: Publicly listed Indian engineering services and digital manufacturing solutions provider serving aerospace, automotive, industrial, medical and mining customers globally. Operates an explicit Digital Manufacturing & PLM practice competing with 3D Engineering on CAE/simulation and digital factory engagements.
• L&T Technology Services: Publicly listed global engineering services firm with strong automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery customer base and an explicit digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 offering. Competes with 3D Engineering on enterprise implementation RFPs and digital twin engagements.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: The principal software vendor whose NX, Solid Edge, Teamcenter, Tecnomatix and MACHINUM portfolio 3D Engineering distributes and implements. As the principal, it competes indirectly by selling direct to large accounts or shifting go-to-market toward global SIs — making it both a partner and ecosystem risk.
• ANSYS Inc: Principal CAE simulation vendor whose structural, CFD, electromagnetics, multiphysics and Rocky DEM products 3D Engineering resells and supports. Like Siemens, ANSYS retains direct sales capability and could disintermediate channel partners as cloud delivery scales.
• Tata Technologies: Publicly listed Indian engineering services and PLM/digital manufacturing firm with deep automotive and aerospace customer base (Tata Motors, Airbus, Boeing). Much larger scale, but overlapping PLM/CAE/digital twin offering to the same enterprise OEMs that 3D Engineering serves (e.g., Dr. Manivasagam was previously Global Head of Vehicle Engineering there).
• HCLTech (Engineering R&D): Global engineering services giant including the absorbed Geometric business; large-scale PLM, digital manufacturing, and CAE practice serving the same automotive and aerospace OEMs. Competes on enterprise platform-modernization and digital twin RFPs where 3D Engineering also bids.

Direct peers

• DesignTech Systems: Indian PLM/CAD channel partner closely comparable to 3D Engineering — also distributes Siemens DISW products, runs Teamcenter/NX implementations, and serves Indian manufacturing customers with similar enterprise sales motion. Most direct head-to-head competitor for Siemens Platinum-channel deals in India.
• CADCAM Centre: Indian CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM solutions and training provider distributing Siemens, ANSYS, PTC and similar products to engineering institutes and industry. Smaller and more training-focused than 3D Engineering, but directly competes for the same Siemens/ANSYS channel partner business in India.

Emerging players

• Tata Elxsi: Indian design and digital engineering services firm focused on automotive, medical, broadcast and consumer product design with growing digital manufacturing capabilities. Adjacent rather than head-to-head — competes on design/simulation services but lacks the Siemens/ANSYS PLM channel breadth.

Others

• Persistent Systems: Indian technology services firm with an engineering services practice serving industrial and healthcare customers. Less direct PLM-channel overlap but competes for engineering services and digital transformation contracts in manufacturing, and is large enough to absorb small Indian partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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