What Ingeciber does

Ingeciber (INGECIBER, S.A.) is a Madrid-headquartered computer-aided engineering (CAE) software company founded in 1986. It develops and distributes the CivilFEM family of finite element analysis (FEA) software for civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers, serving simulation needs for buildings, bridges, tunnels, dams, and nuclear installations. The firm operates as an Ansys Preferred Solution Partner, with CivilFEM products integrating natively into the Ansys Workbench environment.

The proprietary CivilFEM suite comprises more than 400 features and is localized in over 17 languages. Specialized variants target specific verticals: CivilFEM NPP Multidiscipline for the nuclear sector (compliant with NRC and ASME NQA-1 standards), MININGFEM for mining applications, and modules for fiber-reinforced concrete simulation. Beyond CivilFEM, Ingeciber distributes complementary third-party software — ZWCAD (2D CAD from ZWSOFT) and MetaComp Technologies' CFD/multiphysics solvers — extending its footprint with engineering software buyers.

Revenue is generated through perpetual software licences, professional services (consultancy and training), recurring support contracts, and academic subscriptions. Ingeciber is privately held, operates with a workforce of 11–50 employees, and maintains strategic relationships with Ansys, ZWSOFT, MetaComp, ARQ (South Africa), and UNED. It has secured EU R&D funding across projects including CAEDAMTEC, MININGFEM, and fiber-reinforced concrete simulation.

Name

Ingeciber

Legal name

INGECIBER, S.A.

Website

https://ingeciber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ingeciber is a Madrid-based CAE software firm developing the CivilFEM finite element analysis suite for civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers, distributed globally as an Ansys Preferred Solution Partner since 1986.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Simulation Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Engineering Services (54133), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF), Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) & Nuclear Codes Compliance (ASME, RCC-M, etc.) (EUAKAAAI), Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Finite element analysis software
• Computer-aided engineering
• Civil engineering simulation
• Structural analysis software
• Geotechnical simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CivilFEM Software Licenses: Sale of CivilFEM software products including CivilFEM Powered by Marc, CivilFEM for Ansys, and CivilFEM Apps for Ansys Workbench. Products available in multiple tiers (INTRO, ADVANCED, EXPERT) for commercial, academic (Student, University, Teaching), and research use. Distributed globally directly and through distributor network.
2. ZWCAD Distribution: Distribution of ZWCAD 2D CAD software as authorized reseller. Products include ZWCAD Standard, ZWCAD Professional, and ZWCAD MFG with free download and purchase options.
3. Engineering Consultancy Services: Engineering consultancy specializing in numerical simulation using finite element analysis, CFD analysis, and advanced techniques. Services cover structural and geotechnical analysis, fluid dynamics, vibrations, multiphysics systems, heat transfer, and rigid body mechanics for civil, mechanical, nuclear, oil & gas, water, and renewable energy sectors.
4. Training and Education Services: Training services including the International Master in Theoretical & Practical Application of Finite Element Method and CAE Simulation (in collaboration with UNED), online CAE courses through the International CAE Education Center (ICAEEC), and flexible training delivered online or at customer facilities.
5. Technical Support Services: Technical support for CivilFEM, ZWCAD, and MetaComp Technologies products including installation assistance, troubleshooting, software management, and technical consulting for customers with maintenance service contracts.
6. Custom Software Development: Custom engineering solutions and bespoke software developments tailored to unique customer needs, leveraging Ingeciber's extensive experience in finite element solutions and CivilFEM customization capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ingeciber develops, sells, and supports CivilFEM, a proprietary family of finite element analysis (FEA) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software for civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. It also distributes third-party software including ZWCAD (2D CAD) and MetaComp Technologies (CFD, aero-acoustics, multiphysics) and delivers engineering consultancy, training, technical support, and custom software development to engineering firms worldwide.

Product overview

Ingeciber is a Spanish engineering software company (established 1986) offering a comprehensive CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) portfolio. The core proprietary product is the CivilFEM family of advanced engineering simulation software for civil, structural, and geotechnical analysis. CivilFEM is offered in three main variants: (1) CivilFEM powered by Marc - a standalone general-purpose 3D FEA software using the Marc solver (Cadence/Hexagon) with tiered products (INTRO, ADVANCED, EXPERT, plus academic/research editions); (2) CivilFEM for Ansys - a plug-in for Ansys MAPDL with specialized modules for geotechnical engineering, prestressed concrete, bridges, and nuclear power plants; (3) CivilFEM Apps for Ansys Workbench - design apps for international construction standards. In addition to proprietary products, Ingeciber distributes third-party software including ZWCAD (2D CAD) and MetaComp Technologies (CFD/CAA/multiphysics simulation tools). The company also provides engineering consultancy services, training programs including an International Master in Finite Element Method (in partnership with UNED), and custom software development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CivilFEM: A family of advanced engineering products combining modern analysis techniques with specific tools for civil engineering sectors including Infrastructure, Public Works, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Energy. Includes CivilFEM Powered by Marc, CivilFEM for Ansys, and CivilFEM Apps for Ansys Workbench.
• MetaComp Technologies
• ZWCAD
• ICAEEC

Products and services

• CivilFEM Powered by Marc General-purpose 3D finite element analysis software for civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering, combining the advanced Marc solver (Cadence/Hexagon) with an intuitive graphical interface. Handles multiple nonlinearities (large deflections, large deformations, material nonlinearity), seismic analysis, thermal-structural and seepage-structural coupling, prestressed concrete, and construction process simulation. Sold globally via perpetual commercial licenses, academic/research subscriptions, and a free Student edition.
• CivilFEM for Ansys Civil/structural plug-in for Ansys MAPDL adding over 400 specialized civil engineering features for analysis and design of civil engineering structures. Includes modules for prestressed concrete, bridges and civil nonlinearities, geotechnical and foundations, and a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) multidisciplinary package. Fully integrated with Ansys Mechanical from version 14.5 to the latest releases and recognized as an Ansys Preferred Solution Partner.
• CivilFEM Apps for Ansys Workbench Workbench-integrated apps that transform Ansys Workbench into a solution for civil engineering design according to major international steel and concrete standards (AISC ASD/LRFD, ACI-318, Eurocodes, GB50010), including specialized apps for ACI/AISC, Eurocodes, GB50010, INTRO, and Nuclear (ACI 349).
• MetaComp Technologies Simulation Suite Distributed product family of advanced computational simulation software specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics (ICFD++), Computational Aero-Acoustics (ICA++), Intelligent Meshing (IMIME), Structural Mechanics (ICSM++), Fluid-Structure Interaction (METAL FSI), and a Multi-Physics integration platform (ICMP). Targeted at aerospace, automotive, marine, and energy sectors requiring multiphysics simulation.
• ZWCAD Distributed 2D CAD solution with full DWG compatibility and features including Flexiblock, Drawing View, Sheet Set Manager, Point Cloud processing, and Raster to Vector Conversion. Available in Standard, Professional, and MFG (mechanical toolsets and parts library) editions for architects, engineers, and designers.
• Engineering Consultancy Services Professional engineering consultancy specializing in numerical simulation using finite element analysis, CFD analysis, and advanced techniques. Services cover structural and geotechnical analysis, fluid dynamics, vibrations, multiphysics systems, heat transfer, and rigid body mechanics for civil, mechanical, nuclear, oil & gas, water, and renewable energy projects.
• International Master in Theoretical & Practical Application of Finite Element Method and CAE Simulation (FEM Master) International postgraduate master program offering theoretical and practical training in finite element methods and CAE simulation, designed and delivered in collaboration with UNED (National University of Distance Education, Spain). Combines academic instruction with practical engineering experience for engineering professionals.
• ICAEEC Online CAE Courses Online CAE training courses offered through the International CAE Education Center (ICAEEC), providing skills and knowledge for modern engineering software applications used to solve complex engineering problems, with personalized learning programs for each industry.
• Technical Support Services Specialized technical support for CivilFEM, ZWCAD, and MetaComp Technologies products including installation assistance, troubleshooting, software management, and technical consulting, delivered under maintenance service contracts via dedicated support emails.
• Custom Solutions / Bespoke Engineering Software Development Custom engineering solutions and bespoke software development tailored to unique customer needs, leveraging Ingeciber's extensive experience in finite element analysis and CivilFEM customization capabilities for specialized engineering problems.

Quantifiable outcome

• CivilFEM for Ansys adds over 400 specialized civil engineering features to the Ansys platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Marc (Cadence/Hexagon)coreTechnology or IntegrationCivilFEM powered by Marc is powered by the advanced nonlinear solver from Marc (Cadence, part of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division). CivilFEM combines Marc's solver with an intuitive graphical interface to provide advanced nonlinear finite element analysis for civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. This is a core technology partnership enabling CivilFEM's advanced analysis capabilities.
• AnsyscoreTechnology or IntegrationCivilFEM for Ansys and CivilFEM Apps for Ansys Workbench are integrated extensions that add over 400 specialized civil engineering features to the Ansys platform. CivilFEM is recognized as an Ansys Preferred Solution Partner. The integration supports Ansys versions from 14.5 to the latest releases. CivilFEM Student is also distributed through Ansys Student.
• ZWSOFT (ZWCAD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIngeciber serves as an authorized ZWCAD reseller in Spain and Spanish-speaking markets. ZWCAD is an advanced 2D CAD solution offering full DWG compatibility. Ingeciber distributes ZWCAD Standard, Professional, and MFG editions, handling sales, support, and promotion in their territory.
• ARQ Consulting Engineers (South Africa)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CAEDAMTEC project, funded by the European Union through the Eureka program, is a joint development initiative between Ingeciber and ARQ Consulting Engineers (South Africa). The project aims to create advanced software for analysis and design of large dams, addressing gaps in commercial software such as ANSYS, CivilFEM+ANSYS, and ADINA. ARQ brings South African dam engineering expertise to the collaboration.
• UNED (National University of Distance Education, Spain)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIngeciber collaborates with UNED to deliver the International Master in Theoretical & Practical Application of Finite Element Method and CAE Simulation. FEM specialists including university professors and Ingeciber professional engineers designed the program together, combining academic rigor with practical engineering experience.
• International CAE Education Center (ICAEEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAEEC offers online CAE courses using industry-standard tools applied to real-world projects. Ingeciber participates in developing and delivering these courses, providing practical engineering training programs that leverage CivilFEM and other CAE tools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Midas IT: Korean developer of midas Civil and midas Gen structural analysis software for bridges, buildings, and geotechnical projects. Compares to Ingeciber as a direct civil/structural CAE competitor with similar code-based design checks and bridges/tunnels focus.
• Plaxis (Bentley): Specialized geotechnical FEA software (now part of Bentley) for deformation and stability analysis in soils and rock. Compares to Ingeciber's CivilFEM geotechnical capabilities as a domain-specialized competitor in soil-structure interaction and foundation design.
• Bentley Systems: Provider of infrastructure engineering software including STAAD, PLAXIS, and OpenGround. Compares to Ingeciber as a direct competitor in civil and geotechnical structural analysis software, particularly for infrastructure, dams, tunnels, and foundation projects.
• Altair Engineering: Provider of HyperWorks and OptiStruct structural simulation suites, with civil/structural and nonlinear capabilities. Compares to Ingeciber as a competing CAE vendor serving mechanical, civil, and aerospace customers with nonlinear and multiphysics analysis.
• COMSOL: Developer of COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software widely used in civil engineering, geotechnics, and structural analysis. Compares to Ingeciber as a competing multiphysics / FEA platform with overlapping use cases in geotechnical, heat transfer, and coupled analysis.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk: Provider of structural and infrastructure design software including Robot Structural Analysis and Civil 3D. Compares to Ingeciber as a broad incumbent in civil/AEC design tools that competes for engineering consultants and infrastructure customers with integrated CAD + analysis workflows.
• Dassault Systèmes (SIMULIA): Provider of Abaqus and SIMULIA structural simulation suites serving aerospace, automotive, civil, and energy customers. Compares to Ingeciber as a full-stack CAE incumbent competing for nonlinear FEA and multiphysics workloads across similar verticals.
• Ansys: Global CAE platform whose MAPDL and Workbench products are integrated with CivilFEM via a Preferred Solution Partnership. Compares to Ingeciber as the dominant broad-spectrum simulation vendor that owns the underlying ecosystem CivilFEM extends.
• Hexagon (MSC Software / Marc): Owns the Marc nonlinear solver that powers CivilFEM Powered by Marc. Compares to Ingeciber as both a technology partner (Marc is CivilFEM's core solver) and an indirect competitor offering competing nonlinear FEA capability (Marc, Nastran) in overlapping verticals.

Emerging players

• Rocscience: Developer of rock and soil mechanics software for mining, tunneling, and geotechnical projects. Compares to Ingeciber's MININGFEM module as a niche competitor focused on slope stability, tunneling, and geotechnical analysis used by the same mining and infrastructure customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Ingeciber

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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