AnyCasting Software

What AnyCasting Software does

AnyCasting Software Co., Ltd. is a South Korean developer and supplier of casting process simulation software, headquartered in Seoul with a branch office in Jinan, China. Founded in 2001 as AnyCasting Co., Ltd. and reorganized in 2015 under its current legal name, the company serves manufacturers across automotive, heavy industry/shipbuilding, and electronics verticals — with named customers including Hyundai Motors, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, GM Motors, Nissan, and Huawei. The firm operates as a privately held, bootstrapped company (no disclosed funding rounds) with 11–50 employees, supported by a global network of technical partners and authorized agents spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.

The company's product platform is built on finite element method (FEM) and finite difference computational techniques, and consists of three core products: AnyCasting (the core casting simulation engine covering filling, solidification, and stress prediction), anyTX (a thermal stress and deformation analysis module using FEM), and AnyDESIGN (an automated casting/mold design tool leveraging knowledge-based data). These are supplemented by six process-specific modules covering high pressure die casting, sand casting, low pressure die casting, metal mold casting, investment casting, and large ingot casting. Differentiated proprietary features include the SIGAP micro-shrinkage prediction model (distinct from conventional Niyama criterion approaches), the MPG material property generator, a Fast Ingot Solver capable of 5–10x speedup on large castings up to 500+ tons, and a built-in FONDAREX vacuum equipment database covering 48 equipment variants.

AnyCasting generates revenue through two streams: (1) software licenses sold under a tiered membership system (Iris, Lily, Rose) where Rose-tier customers on active maintenance contracts receive ongoing updates, technical papers, and webinars, and (2) technical consulting services, with the company having completed over 500 projects worldwide. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales direct from headquarters and the China branch, supplemented by authorized agents in Turkey, Taiwan, Thailand, India, and Malaysia, plus technical partnerships with Ohio State University, Fondarex (Switzerland), SMFAC (Mexico), CPC (Bulgaria), and Azterlan (Spain). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Marketing channels center on industry exhibitions (EUROGUSS, NADCA, Metal China, Korea Metal Week), webinars, scheduled software training, and the membership platform itself.

Name

AnyCasting Software

Legal name

ANYCASTING SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.

Website

https://anycastsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AnyCasting Software is a South Korean developer of FEM-based casting process simulation software (AnyCasting, anyTX, AnyDESIGN), serving automotive, heavy industry, and electronics manufacturers worldwide through direct sales and a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hwagok

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (perpetual/term): AnyCasting Software sells software licenses for its casting simulation products. The company maintains a tiered membership system (Iris, Lily, Rose) where customers progress based on purchase and maintenance contract status. Rose Members with active maintenance contracts receive software installer updates and release versions.
2. Technical Consulting Services: The company provides technical consulting services and has completed over 500 technical consulting projects worldwide. Services include simulation analysis, process optimization, and casting design support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AnyCasting Software develops and sells casting process simulation software for the foundry and manufacturing industry. Its suite includes AnyCasting (core filling, solidification and defect simulation), anyTX (thermal stress and deformation analysis), and AnyDESIGN (knowledge-based automated mold design), supporting six major casting processes: high pressure die casting, sand casting, low pressure die casting, metal mold casting, investment casting, and large ingot casting. The company also delivers technical consulting and training services built around the software.

Product overview

AnyCasting Software is a casting simulation software provider offering a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of AnyCasting (core casting simulation software), anyTX (thermal stress simulation add-on), and AnyDESIGN (automatic mold design software). The product suite supports six major casting processes: High Pressure Die Casting, Sand Casting, Low Pressure Die Casting, Metal Mold Casting, Investment Casting, and Large Ingot Casting. Each process module includes specialized features for defect prediction including gas analysis, shrinkage, microporosity (SIGAP), die life, deformation, and cooling channels. The platform also includes productivity features such as Auto Mesh for automated mesh generation, Auto Report for PowerPoint-based reporting, anyPOST for result visualization, and a Fast Ingot Solver for large-scale casting simulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AnyCasting: Casting simulation software that analyzes the physical process of the casting process, predicting all steps from filling and solidification while finding defects that may occur.
• anyTX
• AnyDESIGN

Products and services

• AnyCasting Core casting simulation software that analyzes the physical casting process, predicting all steps from filling and solidification while identifying defects such as gas porosity, shrinkage, microporosity, inclusions, and cracks. Used by foundries and manufacturers in automotive, heavy industry, and electronics sectors.
• anyTX Thermal stress simulation add-on that uses FEM meshing to predict deformation and stress distribution caused by temperature differences after solidification, supporting elasticity and plasticity calculations across temperature steps.
• AnyDESIGN Casting design software that uses knowledge-based data to help users find optimal casting and gating methods before running simulation analysis, focused on automated casting and mold design.
• High Pressure Die Casting Simulation Module Simulation module for high pressure die casting processes, covering gas defects, shot sleeve analysis, vacuum casting, die life prediction, deformation, shrinkage, and cooling channel optimization for foundries and automotive manufacturers.
• Sand Casting Simulation Module Simulation module for sand casting, covering shrinkage prediction, alloy properties, cast iron analysis, core gas, microporosity (SIGAP), riser design, and inclusions.
• Low Pressure Die Casting Simulation Module Simulation module for low pressure die casting and counter pressure casting, covering gas analysis, shrinkage, alloy, vacuum, oxide, and microporosity prediction.
• Metal Mold Casting Simulation Module Simulation module for metal mold casting including gravity tilting and centrifugal casting, with shrinkage, gas, tilting process, and inclusion analysis capabilities.
• Investment Casting Simulation Module Simulation module for investment casting, including shell heat transfer, radiation effects, shrinkage, microporosity, ceramic shell erosion, and gating design management.
• Large Ingot Casting Simulation Module Simulation module for large ingot casting covering shrinkage, segregation prediction considering natural convection, exothermic powder effects, additional pouring, inclusions, and hot tearing. Handles ingots from 1 ton to over 500 tons.
• Technical Consulting Services Professional services offering simulation analysis, process optimization, and casting design support. AnyCasting has completed more than 500 technical consulting projects worldwide for foundries and manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Analysis time reduced by more than 2 times with Fast Ingot Solver compared to standard analysis time
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ohio State UniversitycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical co-work partnership with Ohio State University located in Ohio, USA. The partnership contributes to AnyCasting's research and development capabilities in casting simulation technology.
• SMFACcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical co-work partnership with SMFAC in Mexico, providing regional technical collaboration and support for the North American market.
• FondarexcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical co-work partnership with Fondarex, a Swiss company specializing in vacuum equipment for die casting. Fondarex provides a vacuum equipment database integrated into AnyCasting software with 48 equipment variants across HIGHVAC Progress, Premium, and Ultimate tiers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Altair (Inspire Cast): Altair bundles Inspire Cast into a broader CAE and digital engineering portfolio sold to enterprise customers. Competes indirectly by enabling procurement consolidation around the wider Altair platform.
• ANSYS: ANSYS provides multiphysics simulation including casting and fluid-solidification workflows. As the dominant enterprise CAE standard, it competes for the same engineering budgets and often displaces specialty tools during platform consolidation.
• Dassault Systèmes (SIMULIA): SIMULIA's Abaqus-based portfolio addresses casting and forming simulation as part of a broader multiphysics suite. Competes for enterprise standardization deals where casting is one of many CAE workloads.
• COMSOL: COMSOL's multiphysics platform can be configured for casting-related heat transfer and solidification analyses. While not casting-specialized, it competes for engineering seats in accounts that prefer a single multiphysics environment.

Direct peers

• ESI Group (ProCAST): ESI's ProCAST product is one of the most established casting simulation suites globally, covering similar defect prediction and process optimization use cases for ferrous and nonferrous foundries. Competes for the same enterprise engineering seats as AnyCasting.
• Flow Science (FLOW-3D CAST): FLOW-3D CAST provides CFD-based casting simulation for HPDC, sand, and investment casting flows. Targets the same automotive and industrial foundry accounts with overlapping filling, solidification, and defect prediction functionality.
• NovaCast Systems: NovaCast is a niche Swedish casting simulation vendor with comparable scope to AnyCasting across iron, steel, and aluminum processes. Targets similar SME and enterprise foundries in Europe and beyond.
• MAGMA Giessereitechnologie: MAGMA (MAGMASOFT) is the long-standing market leader in casting process simulation, serving the same automotive, heavy industry, and foundry customers with comparable filling/solidification/microstructure capabilities. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to AnyCasting's core platform.
• AutoCAST Software: AutoCAST provides die casting simulation software targeted at HPDC workflow users. Competes head-to-head in the same automotive and consumer electronics casting defect prediction use cases.

Regional players

• Finite Solutions (JSCAST): Finite Solutions' JSCAST is a Korean-founded casting simulation tool with strong regional installed base across East Asian foundries. Directly comparable product and similar regional customer overlap makes it a relevant local competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/anycastings
• Facebookfacebook.com/AnyCastingSoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anycasting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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