Pars Makina

What Pars Makina does

Pars Makina Ltd. Şti. is a privately held Turkish engineering company founded in Ankara in 2005 that designs, prototypes, and manufactures high-speed turbo-machinery and rotary systems. Its core proprietary technology base includes micro turbojet engines (PTJ500), patented double-hinged arc vane compressors and push-pull high torque expanders, Organic Rankine Cycle turbines, high-temperature heat pumps combined with thermal energy storage, liquid-cooled in-wheel hub motors, and high-speed permanent magnet generators. The company operates an integrated design-to-test pipeline — CFD analysis, prototype manufacturing, and in-house testing — from its headquarters in the Ostim industrial zone and an R&D branch office at the Middle East Technical University (METU) Teknokent in Ankara.

The company monetizes through three channels: (1) R&D engineering services funded primarily by TUBITAK (Turkey) and EU framework programs (H2020, FP7, SMEINST, Manunet, PIAP-GA, CSP-ERA.NET), participating in 9 European and 10 national projects; (2) proprietary hardware product sales on a quote-based, project-specific pricing model (e.g., ORC turbines from 25 kW, hub motors from 1-15 kW, HTHP at 570 EUR/kW); and (3) authorized Turkish distribution of the Cadence Fidelity CFD software suite (FineTurbo, FineOpen, FineMarine, Pointwise, Automesh, LES Solver, Optimality, Reality DC, Celsius EC Solver). Target customers span aerospace & defense (UAVs, MAVs, avionics cooling), marine & maritime (tidal energy, propulsion), clean energy & renewable power (waste heat recovery, CSP, geothermal), electric mobility, and engineering simulation users in Turkey.

The firm holds 8 registered patents (Turkish, US, and European), ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certifications (valid through 2026), and brand registrations for Pars Makina and TurboPARS. The most advanced technologies include the High Temperature Heat Pump (TRL 6, 2,400+ factory test hours) and the PTJ500 micro turbojet. Leadership and ownership remain concentrated with founder Dr. Ibrahim Sinan Akmandor; no external institutional investor ownership is disclosed.

Name

Pars Makina

Legal name

Pars Makina Ltd. Şti.

Website

https://parsmakina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pars Makina is a privately held Turkish engineering firm founded in 2005 that designs, prototypes, and manufactures turbo-machinery and rotary systems — including micro turbojets, high-temperature heat pumps, compressors, ORC turbines, and hub motors — for aerospace, defense, marine, clean energy, and electric mobility customers, while distributing Cadence Fidelity CFD software in Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Turbomachinery and Rotary Systems

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aerospace Engines & Propulsion (IMABAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engine Modules & Hot-Section Components (Compressors/Turbines/Combustors) (IMABADAJ), Propulsion Test, Integration & Certification Services (IMABADAN), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Turbo-machinery engineering
• Micro turbojet engines
• Organic rankine cycle
• High-speed permanent magnet generators
• CFD software distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. R&D Engineering Services & Custom Development: Pars Makina conducts R&D projects funded by Turkish institutions (TUBITAK) and EU frameworks (H2020, FP7, SMEINST, Manunet, PIAP-GA, CSP-ERA.NET) for aerospace, defense, and clean energy sectors. Projects include engineering analysis, simulation, prototype manufacturing, and testing services for turbo-machinery and rotary systems.
2. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of proprietary turbo-machinery hardware products including PTJ500 micro turbojet engines, hub motors (1kW to 15kW), high-speed generators, ORC turbine systems, high-temperature heat pumps, turbine expanders, compressor-pump units, M-Clamp mounting hardware, and tower work platforms.
3. Software Distribution (Cadence CFD Products): As the Turkish distributor for Cadence's Fidelity CFD software suite (FineTurbo, FineOpen, FineMarine, Pointwise, Automesh, LES Solver, Optimality) and Reality DC products, Pars Makina distributes, supports, and potentially trains customers on Cadence software in Turkey.
4. Technology Licensing: Pars Makina develops and protects novel technologies through national and international patents, which can be licensed to third parties. The company holds 8 international and national patents and 9 European projects, indicating technology licensing as a potential revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pars Makina designs, analyzes, prototypes, manufactures, and tests proprietary turbo-machinery and rotary systems for aerospace, defense, marine, electric mobility, and clean energy applications. Core products include the PTJ500 micro turbojet engine, high-speed permanent magnet generators, hub motors, ORC turbines, high-temperature heat pumps, double-hinged arc vane compressors, and push-pull turbine expanders. The company is also the authorized Turkish distributor for Cadence's Fidelity CFD software suite, providing simulation tools alongside its hardware portfolio.

Product overview

Pars Makina offers a portfolio of turbo-machinery products and distributes Cadence Fidelity CFD software. Core products include micro-turbojet engines (PTJ500), high temperature heat pumps with thermal energy storage, compressors, turbine expanders, ORC systems, hub motors for electric vehicles, high speed generators, and solar mounting solutions. The software portfolio includes Fidelity CFD tools (Automesh, Pointwise, Flow, Turbomachinery, LES Solver, Marine), the Optimality optimization platform, Millennium M1 GPU-accelerated supercomputer, and Reality DC data center simulation suite (DC Design, Asset Twin, Digital Twin) plus Celsius EC Solver for electronics cooling. These products serve aerospace, defense, energy, transportation, and data center industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TurboPARS: Registered brand name for company's turbo machinery and expansion products.

Products and services

• PTJ500 Micro Turbojet Engine Micro turbojet engine with 15cm diameter, designed to deliver the highest thrust-to-weight in its class for UAVs, MAVs, cruise missiles, and other small aerial platforms. Features lean fuel/air mixture, stable combustion, ability to re-ignite at high altitudes, fuel flexibility, long service life, compact size, lightweight construction, and small number of moving parts.
• High Temperature Heat Pump (HTHP) High temperature heat pump combined with thermal energy storage for industrial waste heat recovery. Modular units from 15kW to 480kW providing temperatures up to 150°C using patented double hinged arc vane compressor technology; COP of approximately 9.67 with 20-100% part-load range.
• Compressor-Pump High temperature heat pump compressor and novel CO2 compressor based on patented rotary double hinged arc vane rolling piston technology with operating life expectancy over 100,000 hours.
• Turbine Expander Fully balanced, self-priming expander based on Pars Makina's patented push-pull high torque expander architecture with outer-rotating arc vane design generating high torque at moderate nominal speeds.
• ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) System Organic Rankine Cycle system for waste heat recovery at low temperatures using fluid with lower boiling point than water, enabling power generation from low-temperature low-pressure sources. Available in various power ratings including 25 kW.
• Hub Motor Liquid cooled, high power density in-wheel brushless DC motor for electric vehicles. Mounted as direct-drive on 2 or 4 wheels eliminating gearbox, differential, drive shafts and axles. Available in 1kW, 2kW, 3kW, and 15kW variants with regenerative braking and electronic stability control integration.
• High Speed Electric Generator (PARS-PMG) High-speed permanent magnet generator directly coupled to gas turbine for hybrid electric vehicle charging from any heat source. Features high efficiency, high power density, small size, low weight, simple mechanical design, easy maintenance, and portability. Applications include aviation 400 Hz alternators, marine vessels, military emergency power, and hybrid vehicle charging.
• Electronic Air Cooling Cycle Machine Air cycle turbo-machine that uses expanded cold air from the turbine for electronic cooling or refrigeration on flying platforms. Can be driven by an electric motor as an auxiliary power unit.
• M-CLAMP PV Mounting Hardware Specially designed clamp for attaching photovoltaic modules directly to C or Z profile purlins without need for intermediate rails, subframes, drilling or cutting. Provides up to 50% cost savings compared to competitive approaches.
• Work Platform for Towers Safe working platform for towers that snaps into place at any level. Weighs 7kg and can be installed with one hand without screws or nuts.
• Cadence Fidelity CFD Software Distribution Pars Makina is the authorized Turkish distributor for Cadence's Fidelity CFD software suite covering Automesh, Pointwise, Flow (FineOpen), Turbomachinery (FineTurbo), LES Solver (CharLES), Marine (FineMarine), Optimality optimization, Millennium M1 GPU/CPU supercomputer, and Reality DC data center simulation tools (DC Design, Asset Twin, Digital Twin) plus Celsius EC Solver for electronics cooling. Distribution includes software sales, support, and training.
• R&D Engineering and Consulting Services R&D engineering services funded by TUBITAK (Turkey) and EU frameworks (H2020, FP7, SMEINST, Manunet, PIAP-GA, CSP-ERA.NET), covering engineering analysis, simulation, prototype manufacturing, and testing for turbo-machinery and rotary systems in aerospace, defense, marine, and clean energy sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• High Temperature Heat Pump achieves COP of approximately 9.67
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability1 record

Feature13 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cadence Design SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPars Makina is the authorized Turkish distributor for Cadence's Fidelity CFD software suite, including FineTurbo, FineOpen, FineMarine, Pointwise, Automesh, LES Solver, Optimality, as well as Cadence Reality DC products (Reality DC Design, Reality Asset Twin, Reality Digital Twin) and Celsius EC Solver. The company provides distribution, support, and training services for Cadence software in Turkey.
• Middle East Technical University (METU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETU is a key academic partner, with Pars Makina operating from ODTÜ-Teknokent. The university collaborates on multiple EU projects including InnoSolPower (CSP-ERA.NET) and is a long-standing partner in R&D activities.
• Kane CresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKane Cres is a project partner in the InnoSolPower H2020 project focused on innovative solar micro-thermal energy storage with high power density.
• Universita di PisaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversita di Pisa is a project partner in the InnoSolPower H2020 project, contributing academic expertise to the thermal energy storage development.
• TransenseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransense is a project partner in the TIDALHEALTH project (H2020-SMEINST-1, Project No. 663953) focused on health condition monitoring of small scale tidal generators using miniature torque sensors.
• Brunel UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrunel University is a project partner in the TIDALHEALTH project, contributing academic research capabilities to tidal energy health monitoring technology development.
• EnecomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnecom is a project partner in the SUNFLOWER project (FP7-Manunet, Project No. 9120045) focused on development of a totally passive photovoltaic solar tracker.
• StamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStam is a project partner in both the SUNFLOWER (FP7-Manunet) and ECO-Boat (FP7-Manunet Era-Net) projects, contributing to passive solar tracker and environmentally friendly boat propulsion development.
• TecnaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecnalia is a project partner in the OPTIWIND project (FP7-SME-2012, Project No. 315563) focused on optimum power extraction from small to medium scale wind turbines.
• HRS Heat ExchangersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRS Heat Exchangers is a project partner in the ICARUS project (Project No. 267643) focused on CO2/lubricant absorption power systems for low temperature industrial waste heat recovery.
• The University of NottinghamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Nottingham is a project partner in the ICARUS project contributing academic research to absorption power generation technology for low temperature heat.
• EurocopterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) was a project partner in the RECYCLE project (JTI-CS-2009-2-GRC-03-002) focused on thermal energy recovery electrical systems for rotorcraft.
• Numeca InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNumeca International is a project partner in the COMBINA project (PIAP-GA-2008, Project No. 230714) focused on advanced combustion models for industrial CFD applications.
• ONERA (The French Aerospace Lab)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerONERA is a project partner in the DREAM project (FP7-AAT-2007-RTD-1, Project No. 211861) focused on validation of radical engine architecture systems for reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ANSYS: Global leader in engineering simulation software (CFD, FEA, multiphysics) including Fluent and CFX products. Overlaps with Pars Makina's Cadence Fidelity CFD distribution business in the engineering simulation software market.
• Williams International: US-based manufacturer of small turbofan and turbojet engines for cruise missiles, UAVs, and business jets. A much larger, established player in the same aerospace propulsion category as Pars Makina's micro turbojet work.
• Howden: Global supplier of compressors, blowers, and fans for industrial applications including heat pumps and waste heat recovery. Comparable to Pars Makina's industrial compressor and ORC/turbomachinery portfolio as a broader industrial incumbent.
• Atlas Copco: Global manufacturer of industrial compressors, vacuum solutions, and power tools. Broad incumbent operating in the same industrial compressor space as Pars Makina's high-temperature heat pump and compressor-pump products.
• BorgWarner: Global automotive and industrial supplier of turbochargers, propulsion systems, and electric vehicle components. Broad incumbent in turbo-machinery with overlapping product categories (turbochargers, EV motors, high-speed generators).

Direct peers

• Turboden: Italian (Mitsubishi-owned) manufacturer of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) turbogenerators for waste heat recovery and renewable energy. Direct peer to Pars Makina's ORC product line in low-temperature heat-to-power conversion.
• PBS Group: Czech manufacturer of small turbojet and turboprop engines for UAVs, target drones, and aviation applications. Direct competitor in the small aerospace propulsion segment targeted by Pars Makina.
• JetCat: German manufacturer of small turbojet engines for UAVs, model aircraft, and target drones. Directly comparable to Pars Makina's PTJ500 micro turbojet product line in both target customers and propulsion technology.
• Protean Electric: UK-based developer of in-wheel (hub) electric motors for passenger and commercial electric vehicles. Direct peer to Pars Makina's liquid-cooled hub motor product in form factor, technology, and end market.
• Schiebel Group: Austrian defense company that developed the Camcopter S-100 UAV with its own small Wankel-type engine, and which integrates micro propulsion systems for unmanned platforms. Comparable in aerospace propulsion and UAV/defense customer alignment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/makinapars

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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