What SIMIT does

SIMIT S.r.l. is an Italian value-added distributor and systems integrator headquartered in L'Aquila (Via Piccolomini 24, 67100 L'Aquila AQ), founded in the late 1990s and operating under VAT IT01716530660. The company integrates hardware and software tools to support the full design-to-manufacturing workflow for Italian and international customers, with primary use-cases spanning industrial design, jewelry and goldsmithing, architectural visualization, theatrical set design, museum and gallery installations, cultural heritage conservation, manufacturing, and prototyping. SIMIT explicitly serves three customer segments — design and engineering professionals (primary), hobbyists and enthusiasts, and manufacturing/craft producers — using a horizontal segmentation approach across multiple professional use-cases.

Name

SIMIT

Legal name

SIMIT S.r.l.

Website

https://simit.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIMIT is an Italian value-added distributor and systems integrator of professional 3D design, rendering, and digital manufacturing software and hardware, serving design professionals, hobbyists, and craft producers across Italy through resale, proprietary plugins, technical support, and training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Design Software and Hardware Distribution

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded, Maker Platforms & Development Kits Retail (CRACAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industry-Specific Technical & Certification Prep (e.g., Construction, Manufacturing, Energy) (EDAGANAN)

Keywords

• CAD software distribution
• 3D modeling tools
• Industrial design solutions
• CNC milling systems
• Digital fabrication equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

L'aquila

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Product Sales: SIMIT sells a wide catalog of commercial software products including CAD, 3D modeling, rendering, animation, and CAM tools from vendors such as Autodesk, Adobe, Rhinoceros, Cinema 4D, V-Ray, ZBrush, and many others. Products are sold through the SIMIT e-commerce portal and upcoming dedicated B2C and B2B shops.
2. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of hardware including 3D printers, laser scanners, CNC milling machines, 3D mice, graphic tablets, workstations, and accessories. Hardware is tested and certified by SIMIT's technical department.
3. Technical Support Services: SIMIT offers multi-level technical support services, exclusively tied to products bearing the SIMIT CP certification mark. Support is available online and by telephone.
4. Training and Education Services: SIMIT operates a national training structure offering online and in-person courses, taught by certified collaborators. The company has published books, tutorials, and video courses since 1999, forming a comprehensive educational library.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SIMIT distributes, integrates, and provides certified technical support for professional 3D design, CAD/CAM, computer graphics, and digital fabrication software and hardware. Its catalog spans commercial products (Rhinoceros, Autodesk, Adobe, V-Ray, ZBrush, KeyShot, Cinema4D, Agisoft), open-source alternatives (Blender, FreeCAD, Inkscape, Krita, Meshroom, Arduino, Raspberry Pi), and SIMIT-developed proprietary plugins. The company bundles product resale with multi-level technical support gated by its SIMIT CP certification mark, a national training structure, and a proprietary educational content library (Infoteca-SIMIT) including iQuaderni books, tutorials, and video courses published since 1999.

Product overview

SIMIT (Systems Integration and Management for Industrial Technology) is an Italian company founded in 1995, based in L'Aquila, that distributes and supports professional 3D design, computer graphics, and manufacturing tools. The company operates as a value-added reseller and distributor of both commercial software (including Rhinoceros and its ecosystem of plugins, Adobe, Autodesk, V-Ray, ZBrush, KeyShot, Cinema4D, and various CAD solutions) and open-source alternatives (Blender, Inkscape, Krita, FreeCAD). SIMIT also develops proprietary software including NURBSketch, Caravaggio rendering software, and RhinoPRO Jewel plugins for Rhinoceros. Their portfolio spans the entire design-to-manufacturing workflow: 3D modeling, rendering, laser scanning, 3D printing, and CNC milling. The company supplements product sales with services including technical support (SIMIT CP certification), professional training programs, educational materials (Infoteca-SIMIT with iQuaderni books, tutorials, and video courses), and e-commerce platforms for both B2C and B2B customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIMIT CP: A certification mark awarded exclusively to tools and products that can be accompanied by SIMIT's technical support, and potentially other services such as training or certified technical materials.

Products and services

• Rhinoceros (3D Modeling Software)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GoEngineer: US-based reseller and service provider for SOLIDWORKS, 3D printing, scanning, and CAM solutions, with substantial training operations. Similar business scope as SIMIT across software, hardware, training, and support.
• Javelin Technologies: Canadian specialist reseller for SOLIDWORKS, 3D printing, and 3D scanning with training and technical support. Closely mirrors SIMIT's mix of design software distribution, hardware (3D printers/scanners), and certified training.
• Fisher Unitech: US-based reseller specializing in SOLIDWORKS, 3D printing, and 3D scanning with implementation, training, and technical support. Comparable model combining software distribution with hardware sales and certified services.
• TriMech Solutions: US-headquartered value-added reseller of SOLIDWORKS, 3D printing, and 3D scanning solutions with implementation services and training. Highly comparable to SIMIT in model: multi-vendor distributor plus professional services for design and engineering professionals.
• Man and Machine: UK-based reseller and trainer for 3D design and engineering software (Autodesk, Rhino, and related CAD/CAM tools) with training and support services. Directly comparable as a European specialty VAR serving designers and engineers.
• Hawk Ridge Systems: North American SOLIDWORKS and 3D solutions VAR with engineering services and training. Comparable as a specialty VAR focused on product design, engineering, and manufacturing tools.
• KETIV Solutions: US-based Autodesk and 3D solutions reseller with implementation, training, and support. Closely comparable to SIMIT as a design-software VAR serving engineering and manufacturing customers.

Broad incumbents

• 3D Systems: Global provider of 3D printing hardware, software, and on-demand manufacturing services. Overlaps with SIMIT's hardware (3D printers, scanners) and software offering to similar design/manufacturing customers, but at vastly larger scale and portfolio breadth.
• Stratasys: Global leader in polymer 3D printing hardware, software, and services. Sells directly to industrial design and manufacturing customers that SIMIT also targets, but does not match SIMIT's broad multi-vendor distribution and training model.
• McNeel Europe: European operations of McNeel, the developer and distributor of Rhinoceros 3D. While a vendor rather than a pure peer, it competes for attention in the Italian Rhinoceros ecosystem and shares SIMIT's region and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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