What AvenAo Industrie does

AvenAo Industrie (legal entity AVENAO SOLUTIONS 3D, registered in Versailles, France) is a value-added reseller and systems integrator of Dassault Systèmes CAD, simulation, and PLM software, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prodways Group. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, the company maintains 11 physical agency and training centers across France and Belgium, positioning it as one of the largest SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE distribution partners in its market.

The company's core technology offering is the full Dassault Systèmes portfolio — SOLIDWORKS desktop 3D CAD (Standard, Professional, Premium tiers at €3,480–€5,496/seat/year), 3DEXPERIENCE Works cloud platform, DraftSight 2D/3D drafting, and complementary add-ons including SOLIDWORKS Simulation, Electrical, PDM, Composer, Visualize, Abaqus for advanced FEA, and 3DEXPERIENCE Fluid Dynamics Engineer. Layered on top are non-Dassault technologies distributed through reseller agreements: DriveWorks Pro/Solo (PTC) for design automation and CPQ, InUse MRM for equipment-manufacturer IIoT, SWOOD for woodworking CAM, Datakit for CAD data interoperability, Iterop for BPM/workflow, and SolidCAM for CNC. The supporting ecosystem extends to two sister entities — XD Innovation (cloud 3DEXPERIENCE reseller) and 3DSERVICAD (engineering services) — both under the Prodways umbrella. AvenAo Academy delivers ~57 certified training courses (Qualiopi-certified) covering the full stack, in-person and remote.

Revenue is generated through four interlocking streams: (1) SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE software license resale and annual subscription renewals as an authorized Dassault VAR; (2) paid certified training delivered through the 11 academy centers and remote channels (2,815 trainees and 19,706 training hours recorded in 2024, at a 92.8% satisfaction rate); (3) technical integration and consulting for deployment, configuration, and DriveWorks/eco-design adoption; and (4) recurring 24/24 technical support bundled with or sold alongside active licenses. The customer base spans French industrial SMEs (TPE/PME/ETI), engineering design offices, and equipment manufacturers — with named enterprise references in transformer manufacturing (Transfix/Cahors), hydrogen electrolyzers (Elogen), industrial insulation (Kaefer Wanner), foundry (Fonderie de Bretagne), and modular nuclear (Calogena) — sold via a hybrid GTM combining direct e-commerce, expert-led quote and callback flows, and field sales through the regional agency network.

Name

AvenAo Industrie

Legal name

AVENAO SOLUTIONS 3D

Website

https://avenao.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AvenAo Industrie is a France-based value-added reseller and integrator of Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE software, serving industrial SMEs through 11 training centers across France and Belgium via software resale, certified training, and technical consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial CAD/PLM Software Reselling and Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & Technology Roadmapping (BPAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

Keywords

• SOLIDWORKS reseller
• 3DEXPERIENCE integrator
• Industrial design software
• CAD training services
• PLM consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Montigny-le-bretonneux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SOLIDWORKS Software Resale & Subscription: AvenAo resells Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE software licenses and subscriptions to industrial SMEs and engineering bureaus, acting as an authorized VAR (value-added reseller). Revenue is generated through annual subscription renewals and new license sales with pricing from €720/quarter to €5,496/year depending on the tier and package.
2. Training Services (AvenAo Academy): AvenAo Academy delivers certified professional training on SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, and complementary tools. Training is delivered in-person at 11 agency locations across France and Belgium, or remotely. Revenue is generated on a per-course, per-participant basis. Approximately 2,815 trainees were trained in 2024 with 19,706 training hours delivered.
3. Technical Integration & Consulting: AvenAo provides expert consulting and deployment services for CAD/CAE/PDM implementation, including SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform integration, DriveWorks automation deployment, and eco-design methodology adoption. Services include deployment planning, configuration, and ongoing technical support via a dedicated customer portal.
4. Technical Support Services: AvenAo operates a dedicated SOLIDWORKS technical support desk (24/24 access, real-time ticket tracking), staffed by certified engineers. Support is provided to active licensees and is a recurring revenue stream included with or as an add-on to software subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AvenAo Industrie is an authorized value-added reseller and certified integrator of Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE software for industrial SMEs across France and Belgium. It resells and supports the full SOLIDWORKS portfolio (3D CAD, simulation, electrical design, PDM, Composer, Visualize, DraftSight) plus the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform, complemented by DriveWorks design automation, SWOOD, InUse IoT, Datakit, and Abaqus. The company also delivers Qualiopi-certified training, technical consulting, and integration services through 11 physical agency and training locations.

Product overview

AvenAo is an integrator and authorized reseller of Dassault Systèmes solutions, specializing in SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platforms for industrial SMEs. The portfolio consists of core CAD products (SOLIDWORKS for desktop-based 3D design, DraftSight for 2D/3D drafting, and 3DEXPERIENCE Works cloud platform with modules like 3D Creator, 3D Sculptor, 3D SheetMetal Creator, 3D Render, 3D Structure Creator, and xDesign), supplemented by add-on modules for specialized functions including DriveWorks for design automation and product configuration, SOLIDWORKS Electrical for electrical design, SOLIDWORKS Visualize for rendering, SOLIDWORKS Composer for technical documentation, SOLIDWORKS PDM for data management, Abaqus for advanced simulation, and Fluid Dynamics Engineer for CFD analysis. Additional solutions include SWOOD for woodworking, InUse for IoT/connected services, and Datakit for CAD data exchange. AvenAo also provides training, consulting, and technical support services certified by Dassault Systèmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLIDWORKS Market-leading 3D CAD software for conceptualizing, creating, and validating innovative products, offering parametric modeling, assemblies, drawings, simulation, and data management capabilities. Distributed and supported by AvenAo as an authorized reseller serving industrial manufacturers and engineering design bureaus.
• 3DEXPERIENCE Works Cloud-based collaborative platform connecting people, ideas, and data in a single environment, enabling design, simulation, manufacturing, and project management across distributed teams. Implemented and supported by AvenAo as an authorized 3DEXPERIENCE integrator.
• DraftSight 2D and 3D CAD solution for creating, editing, and viewing DWG files with seamless switching between 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Distributed and supported by AvenAo as part of its Dassault Systèmes portfolio.
• DriveWorks Design automation and product configurator software enabling automated generation of 3D models, 2D drawings, and documentation based on rules and customer input forms, specifically designed for SOLIDWORKS. Sold, implemented, and supported by AvenAo for industrial manufacturers seeking configuration and CPQ capabilities.
• SWOOD SOLIDWORKS-embedded solution for designing woodwork and controlling CNC machines for the woodworking industry. Distributed and supported by AvenAo as part of its complementary manufacturing solution portfolio.
• InUse MRM (IoT Platform) MRM (Market Resource Management) IoT platform enabling equipment manufacturers to create connected services, monitor machine performance, optimize maintenance, and strengthen customer relationships. Distributed and integrated by AvenAo alongside SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Datakit CAD data exchange and conversion tool enabling interoperability between various CAD formats and systems. Distributed and integrated by AvenAo to enable clients to convert and exchange data between different CAD formats.
• Abaqus Simulation Advanced finite element analysis (FEA) software for linear and nonlinear structural, thermal, dynamic, and multiphysics simulation. Distributed and supported by AvenAo with certified training courses.
• AvenAo Academy (Certified Training) Qualiopi-certified training organization delivering approximately 57 certified training courses on SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, DraftSight, DriveWorks, SWOOD, Abaqus, and complementary solutions, available in-person at 11 agency locations across France and Belgium or remotely. Courses are taught by Dassault Systèmes-certified instructors.
• Technical Integration and Consulting Expert consulting and deployment services for CAD/CAE/PDM implementation, covering SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform integration, DriveWorks automation deployment, eco-design methodology adoption, deployment planning, configuration, and ongoing technical support via a dedicated customer portal.
• SOLIDWORKS Technical Support Dedicated SOLIDWORKS technical support desk (24/24 access, real-time ticket tracking) staffed by certified engineers. Support is provided to active licensees and is included with or available as an add-on to software subscriptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Study time reduced from 12 days to 2 days for transformer design automation (Transfix case)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS / 3DEXPERIENCE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvenAo is one of the largest SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE distributors in France, holding authorized reseller and integrator status. The company resells the full SOLIDWORKS portfolio (CAD, Simulation, Electrical, PDM, Composer, Visualize, DraftSight) and implements and trains on the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform. This is AvenAo's primary business relationship and the foundation of its service offering.
• DriveWorks (PTC)coreTechnology or IntegrationAvenAo is a certified DriveWorks partner, deploying DriveWorks Pro and Solo for design automation and CPQ (configure-price-quote) solutions integrated with SOLIDWORKS. DriveWorks is developed by DriveWorks Ltd (now part of PTC). AvenAo provides sales, implementation, and training for DriveWorks across industrial SMEs.
• InUse (MRM — IoT Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationInUse provides the first IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) platform dedicated to equipment manufacturers, enabling performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, and digital incident management. AvenAo distributes and integrates the InUse MRM solution alongside SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE, allowing industrial clients to connect CAD data with connected after-sales services.
• SWOOD (CAM for Woodworking)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationSWOOD is a specialized CAM solution for woodworking and CNC machine programming. AvenAo distributes and supports SWOOD as part of its complementary solution portfolio for manufacturing companies working with wood materials.
• Datakit (CAD Data Interoperability)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationDatakit provides cross-CAD data exchange and interoperability tools. AvenAo integrates Datakit into its solution portfolio to enable clients to convert and exchange data between different CAD formats.
• Iterop (BPM/Workflow Automation)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationIterop (xdinnovation.eu/iterop/) offers business process management (BPM) and workflow automation solutions. AvenAo offers Iterop alongside 3DEXPERIENCE to help industrial companies digitize and automate internal engineering and administrative workflows.
• SolidCAM (CNC Machining)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationSolidCAM provides CNC machining solutions integrated with SOLIDWORKS. AvenAo offers SolidCAM as part of its complementary manufacturing solution set for clients needing CAM capabilities.
• PRODWAYS (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRODWAYS is the parent group of AvenAo. PRODWAYS also owns 3DSERVICAD (engineering services company) and XD Innovation (cloud 3DEXPERIENCE reseller). AvenAo operates as 'AvenAo by PRODWAYS' and benefits from the group's industrial ecosystem, shared resources, and brand positioning.
• 3DSERVICAD (Subsidiary)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner3DSERVICAD is a wholly-owned engineering services subsidiary of AvenAo by PRODWAYS. It provides mechanical and electrical engineering services that complement AvenAo's software distribution business.
• XD Innovation (Cloud 3DEXPERIENCE Reseller)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXD Innovation is a subsidiary of AvenAo by PRODWAYS focused on cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE resale and deployment. It operates alongside AvenAo's core SOLIDWORKS reseller business.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cadware: Cadware is a French SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE reseller and integrator headquartered in France. Same vendor relationship, same target market of industrial engineering bureaus and manufacturers, overlapping training and integration services.
• Hawk Ridge Systems: Hawk Ridge Systems is a U.S. SOLIDWORKS value-added reseller serving design engineers and manufacturers with software, training, and 3D printing solutions. Same partner/vendor (Dassault) and same SME-industrial customer segment as AvenAo.
• Visiativ: Visiativ is a French digital transformation and PLM integrator with a long-standing Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS/3DEXPERIENCE business serving industrial SMEs. Overlaps directly with AvenAo on software resale, integration services, and training across the same French customer base.
• GoEngineer: GoEngineer is one of the largest U.S. SOLIDWORKS VARs, offering software resale, training, and technical support to industrial manufacturers. Closely mirrors AvenAo's hybrid model of e-commerce, certified training, and integration services on top of the Dassault catalog.
• TriMech: TriMech is a North American SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE partner providing software, training, and 3D printing/engineering services to manufacturers. Operates at a similar scale and with the same hybrid distribution model as AvenAo.
• Solid Solutions Ireland/UK: Solid Solutions is a UK/Ireland SOLIDWORKS VAR providing software, certified training, and consultancy. Directly comparable in scope and service mix to AvenAo's academy and integration practice, with similar industrial SME customer focus.
• PLM Group: PLM Group is a European SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE value-added reseller operating across multiple European countries. Direct competitor with comparable business model (software resale + training + integration) and similar customer profile of industrial SMEs.

Broad incumbents

• PTC: PTC owns Onshape (cloud-native CAD) and Creo, both targeting industrial product development. Through its acquisition of DriveWorks (already distributed by AvenAo), PTC is both an existing partner and a competing vendor of CAD/PLM tools competing for the SME design engineer wallet.
• Dassault Systèmes: Dassault Systèmes is the platform owner of SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE, AvenAo's core products. While they are a vendor/partner, Dassault also sells directly and through larger global partners, making them both the supplier and the most consequential competitive threat to VARs like AvenAo.

Regional players

• Sescoi (Hexagon): Hexagon (parent of Sescoi/WorkNC and various CAD/CAM/CAE vendors) provides manufacturing software aimed at similar European industrial customers as AvenAo. Adjacent overlap in CAM and digital manufacturing, with a stronger global footprint AvenAo lacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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