MW FRANCE

What MW FRANCE does

MW France Sàrl is a French industrial software reseller and integrator headquartered in Louhans, founded in 1996 as the French arm of Swiss parent MW Programmation SA. The company sells, installs, configures, trains, and supports an end-to-end CAM/CNC software stack covering the full digital production chain — DESIGNER for 3D modeling preparation, ALPHACAM for CAM toolpath generation, NCSIMUL for NC code simulation and verification, the proprietary MW-EDIT CN code editor, and the proprietary MW-DNC workshop communication system — for industrial workshops, method offices, and precision manufacturers across France.

Underlying technology combines Hexagon's globally developed CAM platforms (ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, NCSIMUL) with 100% Swiss-developed proprietary tools (MW-EDIT, MW-DNC, LDNC) and a library of custom ALPHACAM add-ins (Ellicam, Sertissage, Gravure automatique, Perlage, Alphacam ART, Alphacam SwissLathe, Alphaview, EduNC). The proprietary layer enables machine-status monitoring, CN file comparison, local DNC for up to four CNC machines per PC, parameterized program templates, and 18-month-guaranteed custom post-processors — all developed in-house and continuously evolved based on shop-floor feedback.

Revenue is generated through a mix of software license resale, annual maintenance and support contracts (with first-year maintenance included free and tacit annual renewal), custom development and post-processor services, Qualiopi-certified on-site training, and outsourced CNC programming. The company employs a small technical-commercial team (11–50 employees) executing direct enterprise field sales, supported by webinars, an annual seminar, industry-event participation, and a documentation portal. There are no external investors, no M&A activity, and no public funding rounds disclosed; ownership sits entirely with the MW Programmation SA group.

Name

MW FRANCE

Legal name

MW France Sàrl

Website

https://mwfrance.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MW France Sàrl is a French CAM/CNC software reseller and integrator — the official Hexagon partner for ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, and NCSIMUL in France — that also develops and distributes proprietary MW-EDIT and MW-DNC tools, serving industrial workshops, method offices, and precision manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software

NAICS

Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG), CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)

Keywords

• CNC software distribution
• CAM programming tools
• DNC communication systems
• Postprocessor development
• Industrial software support

Headquarters

HQ city

Louhans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Hexagon Products): MW France resells Hexagon software including ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, and NCSIMUL as an official partner. Revenue is generated from new license sales, with annual maintenance/support contracts as a recurring component. Maintenance is included free for the first year upon purchase of a license.
2. Proprietary Software (MW-EDIT, LDNC, MW-DNC): MW France distributes proprietary Swiss-developed software including MW-EDIT (CN editor) and MW-DNC (DNC management). A standard MW-EDIT license is provided free with each active ALPHACAM maintenance license. DNC pricing adjusts annually for additions or removals of machines. Annual maintenance contracts govern these proprietary products.
3. Custom Development and Add-ins: MW France creates custom ALPHACAM modules and add-ins (e.g., Ellicam, Sertissage, Alphacam ART) tailored to specific customer needs and processes. These are developed on demand and billed separately.
4. Training Services: MW France provides customized training sessions on ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, NCSIMUL, and MW-DNC. Training is conducted on-site at client premises and is charged separately from software licensing. The company is Qualiopi certified, enabling access to public and mutualized funding in France.
5. CNC Programming Outsourcing (Sous-traitance): MW Programming provides outsourced CNC programming services generating ready-to-use NC programs for clients lacking time, internal resources, or justifying a full CAM software investment. Services include complete programming from drawings or 3D files, machining sequence optimization, tool definition, and CN code export.
6. Post-processor Development: Custom post-processors are developed and delivered with an 18-month guarantee. Modifications to existing post-processors outside the warranty period are billed separately. Pricing is adjusted for DNC machine count changes at the beginning of each year.
7. Annual Maintenance and Support Contracts: Annual maintenance contracts covering technical support, software updates, bug corrections, user support, annual seminar attendance, and license replacement in case of theft or fire. Billed annually with tacit renewal. Post-processor guarantee is 18 months from delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MW France Sàrl sells, installs, supports, and trains customers on a portfolio of CNC/CAM software for industrial manufacturing in France. It resells Hexagon's ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, and NCSIMUL platforms and distributes proprietary Swiss-developed tools (MW-EDIT CN editor, MW-DNC workshop communications), plus custom ALPHACAM add-ins and post-processors. The offering is complemented by professional services including customized training, on-site installation, technical support, custom development, and outsourced CNC programming.

Product overview

MW France offers a suite of CAM/CNC software products forming an integrated digital production chain: DESIGNER (3D modeling for CAM preparation), ALPHACAM (CNC programming and toolpath generation), NCSIMUL (CNC simulation and verification), MW-EDIT (NC code editor), and MW-DNC (CNC program transfer and workshop management). The portfolio is complemented by add-on modules including Alphacam SwissLathe, Alphacam ART, Alphaview, EduNC, Ellicam, and Sertissage, plus services for custom development, postprocessor creation, technical support, training, installation, and outsourcing programming. As a Hexagon partner, MW France resells and supports Hexagon-developed products (ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, NCSIMUL) alongside their own proprietary solutions (MW-EDIT, MW-DNC, custom add-ins).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MW-EDIT: CNC code editor software developed by MW France for viewing, modifying and analyzing CN programs
• MW-DNC
• Ellicam
• Alphacam SwissLathe
• Alphacam ART
• Alphaview
• EduNC

Products and services

• DESIGNER A Hexagon direct 3D modeler for preparing, modifying, and adapting 3D files for CAM (CFAO). Designed for production environments, it prepares, corrects or creates models exploitable directly in the workshop, and integrates with ALPHACAM, NCSIMUL, MW-DNC and MW-EDIT.
• ALPHACAM Hexagon CAM software for generating machining toolpaths from 2D or 3D models. Supports milling, turning, multi-spindle multi-turret turning, wire EDM, laser cutting, and routing for metal and wood industries, with customizable postprocessors and the Automation Manager for batch programming.
• NCSIMUL Hexagon CNC simulation and verification software that simulates, analyzes and validates NC programs before execution to reduce errors and production losses, with 100% faithful simulation based on real machine models, tools, and machining parameters.
• MW-EDIT Swiss-developed modern NC code editor for viewing, modifying, and analyzing CNC programs. Includes CN file comparison, LDNC for connecting up to four CNC machines to one PC, and tool-path visualization compatible with ALPHACAM SWISS LATHE configurations. A standard license is bundled free of charge with each active ALPHACAM maintenance license.
• MW-DNC 100% Swiss-developed DNC (Direct Numerical Control) solution for managing and transferring CNC programs between programming stations and workshop machines. Features include machine-status monitoring, program-history tracking, multi-user profiles, automatic machine-status reporting, real-time workshop monitoring, and scalable architecture compatible with all generations of CNC machines and controls.
• Custom Developments on Demand Custom development of tailored tools to maximize ALPHACAM potential, including personalized modules, task automation, and process optimization delivered as a billed service.
• Postprocessors (custom development) Custom post-processors developed in-house to ensure perfect compatibility between CAM software and CNC machines. Post-processors are tested, delivered with an 18-month guarantee, and support customized macros, machine cycles, and machining methods.
• Training (Qualiopi-certified) Customized training on ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, NCSIMUL, and MW-DNC delivered on-site at client locations with theoretical and practical exercises, in French, German, and English. MW France Sàrl is Qualiopi certified, enabling access to public and mutualized training funding in France.
• Technical Support Technical assistance by phone and email with remote maintenance via TeamViewer, Monday–Friday 8:00–12:00 and 13:30–16:30, excluding public holidays and two weeks of summer closure. Covered by the annual maintenance contract.
• Installation and Configuration Software deployment service including prior analysis, complete installation, verification, and ongoing support for integrating ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, NCSIMUL, MW-EDIT and MW-DNC into production environments.
• Outsourced CNC Programming (Sous-traitance) Subcontracted CNC programming service for clients lacking in-house time, resources, or a sufficient business case for full CAM software. Services include complete programming from drawings or 3D files, machining-sequence optimization, tool definition, and CN code export.
• Alphacam SwissLathe (add-on module) Module for ALPHACAM that quickly generates NC code for complex lathe operations, particularly suited to multi-spindle and multi-turret turning.
• Alphacam ART (add-on module) Module for creating 2D and 3D art files within the ALPHACAM environment.
• Alphaview (add-on module) Program visualization software with additional functionality for viewing existing programs within the ALPHACAM ecosystem.
• EduNC (add-on module) Module integrated into ALPHACAM for learning CNC code, aimed at educational institutions and training centers.
• Ellicam (add-on module) Bridge module linking ALPHACAM with Ellistat for integrated Statistical Process Control and quality-control functionality.
• Sertissage (add-on module) Module for preparing successful crimping operations by introducing parameters such as stone count, size, and geometry definition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 119 people trained from 2021 to 2025, with a 98.4% satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hexagon (Manufacturing Intelligence)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMW France is an official Hexagon partner for the sale, installation, and support of ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, and NCSIMUL software in France. Hexagon develops and supplies the core CAM platforms while MW France handles local distribution, customization, post-processors, training, and support. MW France also features the Hexagon logo on its partner page.
• SylvacminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSylvac is featured alongside Recomatic as a partner at MW Programmation SA's 40th anniversary ALPHACAM Seminar (November 4–6, 2026) at Malleray. Their involvement suggests a co-exhibitor or co-presenter relationship.
• RecomaticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecomatic is co-featured with Sylvac as a partner at the 40th anniversary ALPHACAM Seminar. Recomatic CT501 machine configurations are supported in NCSIMUL as shown in the documentation section.
• Precitrame Machines SAminorOthersPrecitrame Machines SA hosts the MSM Congress 2026 (November 18–19, 2026) where MW France participates. MW France has documented Recomatic CT501 configurations in NCSIMUL that may relate to Precitrame equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk (Fusion 360 / Inventor CAM): Autodesk offers Fusion 360 (cloud-native CAM) and Inventor CAM (integrated with ALPHACAM-compatible workflows). As a broad incumbent in CAD/CAM, Autodesk competes across MW France's segments and is also a technology partner through Inventor file format integration.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon is the developer of ALPHACAM, DESIGNER, and NCSIMUL—the core products MW France resells in France. Hexagon is both MW France's primary partner and a broad incumbent in the CAM market; understanding Hexagon's strategy is essential to assess MW France's positioning.
• Dassault Systèmes (CATIA / SOLIDWORKS): Dassault Systèmes offers CATIA for high-end manufacturing and SOLIDWORKS CAM for the mid-market. As a broad incumbent with strong French roots, Dassault competes with the broader Hexagon/MW France ecosystem, particularly in aerospace and precision manufacturing.
• Siemens NX CAM / Solid Edge CAM: Siemens offers integrated CAD/CAM through NX and Solid Edge CAM, covering milling, turning, and multi-axis machining. As a broad incumbent in industrial software, Siemens competes with Hexagon and by extension with MW France in the French enterprise CAM market.

Direct peers

• CAMWorks (HCL Technologies): CAMWorks provides feature-based, knowledge-based CAM for milling and turning, integrated with SOLIDWORKS. It competes directly with ALPHACAM in the CNC programming market, particularly among SOLIDWORKS-using manufacturers.
• BobCAD-CAM: BobCAD-CAM offers affordable 2.5 to 5-axis CAM software for CNC milling, turning, and routing. It targets the same small-to-mid sized machine shops as ALPHACAM, making it a direct competitor in the entry-level and mid-market CAM segment.
• Mastercam (CNC Software): Mastercam is one of the most widely used CAM software packages globally, supporting milling, turning, wire EDM, and multi-axis machining. It directly competes with ALPHACAM in the same customer segment of CNC machining workshops and method offices.
• ESPRIT (DP Technology): ESPRIT offers high-performance CAM for milling, turning, and multi-axis machining, with strong post-processor capabilities. It serves a comparable customer base of CNC workshops and method offices, competing head-to-head with ALPHACAM.
• TopSolid (Missler Software): TopSolid is a French-headquartered CAD/CAM vendor offering integrated CAD/CAM solutions including TopSolid'Cam. It directly competes with MW France's ALPHACAM offering in the French mid-market, particularly in mold, mechanical, and wood machining segments.
• Vero Software (WorkNC, Edgecam, VISI): Vero Software develops WorkNC, Edgecam, VISI, and other CAM products targeting mold, aerospace, and general machining. It competes directly with ALPHACAM in the same workshop and method-office customer segments, including the watchmaking/precision manufacturing vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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