What Aixprocess does

Aixprocess GmbH is a privately-held engineering services and simulation software company headquartered in Aachen, Germany. The firm delivers model-based process engineering — primarily Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation, process simulation, and data analytics — to heavy-industrial customers across nine verticals: cement, chemicals, environment, steel & metallurgy, mining & mineral, pharmaceutical, power & renewable energy, refining & petrochemicals, and thermo process. Its stated mission is to de-risk operational investments and surface hidden efficiency potential in customers' production processes.

The company's offering combines professional services with proprietary software products. Service lines include Advanced CFD Simulation, Data Analytics, Process Simulation, Technology Consulting, Audits & Basic Engineering, and Digital Roadmapping. Productized assets include the Barracuda Virtual Reactor (a virtual reactor simulation tool), aixProM RealTime Optimiser (real-time optimization software), and a Cyclones & Separators design practice. According to the company, AI and machine learning techniques are applied within the Data Analytics and Digital Roadmapping service lines. To date Aixprocess reports 2,000+ simulation projects completed, 500+ customers served, and 100+ cyclone designs delivered, supported by a team described as 20+ employees.

Aixprocess monetizes through two streams: project-based simulation and consulting engagements (professional services) and licensing of its proprietary software products (recurring revenue). Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting large industrial operators via consultative conversations, supported by a website, blog, and industry events. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, partnerships, or patents. Operating geography is anchored in the DACH region, although distribution is described as global. The firm was founded circa 2001–2003 based on its own '20+ years of experience' claim.

Name

Aixprocess

Legal name

aixprocess GmbH

Website

https://aixprocess.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aixprocess GmbH is an Aachen-based engineering services and simulation software firm that applies CFD simulation, process modeling, and AI-driven data analytics to de-risk operations and uncover efficiency in heavy-industry customers across nine verticals including cement, chemicals, steel, mining, pharma, and refining.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Simulation & Consulting Services: Professional services including CFD simulation, process simulation, technology consulting, audits & basic engineering, and digital roadmapping. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with industrial clients seeking process optimization and efficiency improvements.
2. Software Products: Licensing and sales of proprietary software products including Barracuda Virtual Reactor and aixProM RealTime Optimiser for industrial process simulation and optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aixprocess provides model-based engineering services for industrial process optimization, delivering Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation, process simulation, data analytics, and digital roadmapping for heavy-industry operators. The company also develops and sells proprietary simulation software products—Barracuda Virtual Reactor and aixProM RealTime Optimiser—and designs cyclone and separator equipment for sectors including cement, chemicals, steel, mining, pharmaceuticals, and energy.

Product overview

Aixprocess is a technology consulting and simulation services company offering a portfolio of specialized products and professional services. The product portfolio includes three main offerings: Barracuda Virtual Reactor (simulation software), aixProM - RealTime Optimiser (optimization software), and Cyclones & Separators (equipment designs). These are complemented by a range of professional services including Advanced CFD Simulation, Data Analytics, Process Simulation, Technology Consulting, Audits & Basic Engineering, and Digital Roadmapping. The company leverages cutting-edge simulation and digitalisation tools with over 20 years of experience to help customers de-risk operational investments and uncover efficiency potential across industries including Cement, Chemicals, Environment, Steel & Metallurgy, Mining & Mineral, Pharmaceutical, Power Renewable Energy, Refining & Petrochemicals, Thermo Process, and Water Treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barracuda Virtual Reactor A proprietary simulation software used for virtual reactor modeling and process optimization, enabling industrial customers to accelerate product development through digital simulations.
• aixProM - RealTime Optimiser A proprietary real-time optimization software solution that uncovers efficiency potential in industrial processes through advanced simulation and digitalisation tools.
• Cyclones & Separators Engineered cyclone and separator designs and optimization deliverables, with over 100 cyclone designs completed across various industrial applications.
• Advanced CFD Simulation Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation services leveraging cutting-edge tools to analyze and optimize industrial processes for enterprise industrial customers.
• Data Analytics AI-driven data analytics services that transform raw industrial operational data into actionable process optimization insights.
• Process Simulation System design and optimization services for solid-handling operations, helping customers improve process reliability and efficiency.
• Technology Consulting Consulting services linking industrial customers to accessible solutions for process improvement and digital transformation.
• Audits & Basic Engineering Engineering audit and basic engineering services providing reliable foundations for innovative and robust industrial process design.
• Digital Roadmapping Strategic advisory services driving digital transformation journeys that incorporate process design, optimisation, automation, and AI/ML expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ Simulation Projects completed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• AVEVA: Industrial software vendor (formerly Schneider Electric software) with process simulation and digital twin offerings for chemicals, refining, and power. Comparable in customer base and digital roadmap positioning to Aixprocess.
• ANSYS: Global leader in engineering simulation software (Fluent for CFD). Aixprocess is both a likely customer/partner and a competing services provider for industrial CFD simulation in heavy industry verticals.
• Worley: Global engineering services and project delivery firm serving chemicals, refining, mining, and power. Competes with Aixprocess's consulting services for process optimization and digital roadmapping mandates.
• Altair Engineering: Engineering simulation and HPC platform with CFD and optimization products (Altair AcuSolve, Inspire). Competes for enterprise engineering simulation budgets in heavy industry.
• Aspen Technology: Provider of process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) widely used in chemicals, refining, and petrochemicals. Direct competitor to Aixprocess's process simulation services in the same industrial verticals.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Industrial software portfolio (Xcelerator, STAR-CCM+ for CFD) targeting process manufacturers. Competes with Aixprocess across both simulation software and digital transformation consulting in cement, chemicals, and metals.
• KBR (Sustainable Technology Solutions): Engineering services firm with deep process technology licensing and consulting practices across refining, petrochemicals, and energy. Comparable to Aixprocess as an engineering services alternative for process simulation projects.
• Hexagon (MSC Software): Engineering simulation software suite (Nastran, Adams, Cradle CFD) used across manufacturing and industrial process design. Direct competitor for enterprise CFD simulation mandates.

Direct peers

• CPFD Software: Developer of the Barracuda Virtual Reactor that Aixprocess licenses/distributes. Direct counterpart in particle-based CFD for fluidized bed and reactor simulation in the same verticals.

Emerging players

• COMSOL: Multiphysics simulation platform increasingly used in industrial process and reactor modeling. Competes with Aixprocess's CFD/process simulation work in specialty applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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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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