RWP

What RWP does

RWP GmbH is a privately held German engineering services and software company founded in 1984, headquartered in Germany, that targets foundries and industrial manufacturers worldwide. Its core software product is WinCast® expert, a casting process simulation package the company describes as the most complete casting simulation offering from Germany, used to model metal casting operations before physical production. Layered on top, RWP Analytics® is an AI-based intelligent control system positioned to help foundries steer production toward zero-defect targets, addressing Industry 4.0 use cases such as anomaly detection and production optimization.

The company's commercial offering spans software licenses, consulting delivered by senior German foundry experts, prototyping and small-series production using FEM analysis, software training, and R&D partnerships. It also commercializes proprietary process technologies—Core Block Cooling (CBC), an advanced molding technology claimed to double productivity and reduce heavy sand-casting production costs by at least 30%; Local High Performance Material (LHPM), which the company claims enables casting wear-resistant parts at roughly half the cost; and a zero-leak cooling system for electric vehicles co-developed with MH Technologies of South Korea.

RWP monetizes through a mix of one-time software licenses, professional services (consulting, training, prototyping, R&D), and licensing of advanced foundry technologies. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales complemented by an international partner network (Dewei-Tech, SimTec, Pasifik-group, Kalkene, Optimal-Technology) and presence at major global foundry and manufacturing trade events (Metal China, ANKIROS, EUROGUSS, GIFA, CastForge, IFC). The company has no disclosed revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership structure beyond being a privately held GmbH; it shows no subsidiaries or parent company in the available data.

Name

RWP

Legal name

RWP GmbH

Website

https://rwp-simtec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RWP GmbH is a German foundry engineering company, founded in 1984, that develops casting simulation software (WinCast® expert), AI-based production analytics (RWP Analytics®), and proprietary molding technologies, serving foundries and manufacturers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundry & Casting Simulation Software

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Industrial Design Services (54142)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Casting process simulation
• Foundry consulting services
• Advanced manufacturing software
• Industry 4.0 analytics
• Metal casting prototyping

Headquarters

HQ city

Roetgen

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. Software Licenses (WinCast®): Sale and licensing of WinCast® expert casting process simulation software, including software updates and support
2. Consulting Services: Technical consultancy services provided by German foundry experts including field investigation and technical advisory
3. Software Training: Comprehensive training and support services to ensure practical use of WinCast® expert software
4. Prototyping & Small Series Production: Component development and prototyping services using FEM analysis considering necessary properties and lifetime
5. Research & Development Partnerships: Collaborative R&D services as partner for innovative foundry projects
6. Advanced Technologies: Delivery and licensing of advanced foundry technologies including Core Block Cooling and Local High Performance Material

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

RWP develops and sells WinCast® expert casting process simulation software and RWP Analytics® AI-based production control software, complemented by technical consulting, prototyping, and R&D services for foundries. The company also delivers proprietary advanced foundry technologies — Core Block Cooling (CBC), Local High Performance Material (LHPM), and a zero-leak cooling system for EVs — to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enable zero-defect production.

Product overview

RWP offers a portfolio of casting process simulation software (WinCast® expert) and AI-powered analytics (RWP ANALYTICS®) as core products, complemented by professional services including consulting, prototyping, R&D partnerships, and software training. The company also delivers advanced proprietary technologies such as Core Block Cooling and Local High Performance Material for foundry applications, with research collaborations including zero-leak cooling systems for electric vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WinCast®: Expert casting process simulation software developed by RWP, featuring the most complete casting simulation capabilities from Germany.
• RWP ANALYTICS®
• RWP Consulting®
• Core Block Cooling (CBC)
• Local High Performance Material (LHPM)

Products and services

• WinCast® expert Casting process simulation software used by foundries and metal casting manufacturers to model and optimize casting operations, defect prevention, and process parameters.
• RWP ANALYTICS® AI-powered intelligent control software that helps foundries steer production toward zero-defect targets using anomaly detection and intelligent process control.
• RWP Consulting® Technical consultancy services for foundries, including field investigation and advisory work, delivered by top German foundry experts.
• Prototyping & Small Series Production Prototype and small-series production of cast components, using FEM analysis to consider necessary properties and lifetime for component development.
• Research & Development Services Collaborative research and development services for innovative foundry and manufacturing projects, enabling customers to partner with RWP's expert team on novel technology development.
• Software Training Training and support services to ensure practical, effective use of WinCast® expert casting simulation software, including seminars and advanced training offerings.
• Advanced Foundry Technologies (Core Block Cooling, Local High Performance Material, Zero-Leak Cooling System) Proprietary advanced molding and material technologies for foundries: Core Block Cooling doubles productivity and reduces production cost by at least 30% for heavy sand castings; Local High Performance Material enables casting wear-resistant parts at least two times cheaper while maintaining good mechanical properties; the zero-leak cooling system supports electric vehicle thermal management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Core Block Cooling can double productivity and reduce production cost by at least 30%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MH Technologies, South KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual cooperation between RWP and MH Technologies, South Korea, to deliver zero-leak cooling system for electric vehicles - a specialized thermal management solution for the EV industry
• ECC AutomotivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in the Innovative LNG Aircraft Engine research project, funded by EFRE NRW (European Regional Development Fund), along with University of Siegen
• University of SiegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner in the Innovative LNG Aircraft Engine research project, collaborating with RWP GmbH and ECC Automotive under EFRE NRW funding

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Altair Engineering: Engineering simulation, HPC, and data analytics vendor whose Inspire Cast product targets metal casting simulation. Comparable to RWP's WinCast® in foundry use cases while offering a much broader CAE and AI portfolio.
• ANSYS: Global engineering simulation platform with capabilities spanning structural, thermal, fluid, and manufacturing process simulation. Overlaps with RWP in casting/foundry simulation and increasingly in process analytics for metals.
• Dassault Systèmes: Provider of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, including manufacturing simulation and process planning tools. Broad incumbent competing for the same digital-foundry wallet share as RWP's combined simulation and analytics offering.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Owner of MAGMASOFT and a broad portfolio of PLM, CAD, CAE, and manufacturing execution software. Competes with RWP across simulation, MES, and Industry 4.0 analytics while bundling casting tools into enterprise-wide contracts.
• Hexagon (Manufacturing Intelligence): Through Simufact and MSC Software, provides manufacturing process simulation for casting, forging, and additive workflows. Competes with RWP in foundry simulation and increasingly in industrial analytics and quality control.

Emerging players

• ESI Group: Industrial virtual prototyping software company with solutions for casting, welding, and composite manufacturing. Niche-overlap competitor with RWP, particularly in foundries that need specialized casting virtual prototyping.

Direct peers

• Flow Science: US-based developer of FLOW-3D casting and FLOW-3D WELD, used for metal casting simulation including sand and investment casting. Direct competitor to RWP in foundry process simulation software with global customer overlap.
• MAGMA Giessereitechnologie (MAGMASOFT): Germany-based developer of MAGMASOFT, a leading casting process simulation software suite. The most direct competitor to RWP's WinCast® expert, targeting the same foundry customer base with comparable FEM-based casting simulation capabilities.

Others

• Vulcan Engineering: US-based designer and manufacturer of foundry equipment and turnkey casting lines, including molding, sand handling and process technology. Adjacent to RWP's advanced foundry technologies (CBC, LHPM) as a supplier of foundry capital equipment.
• ASK Chemicals: Global supplier of foundry consumables (binders, coatings, feeders) and technical services to foundries. Adjacent ecosystem player serving the same RWP customer base but in chemicals and process support rather than simulation software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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