Elysium

What Elysium does

Elysium Co. Ltd. is a privately held Japanese software company founded in 1980 that specializes in 3D geometry handling and data translation for Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) workflows. The company's flagship platform, 3D-SUITE, provides PDQ checks, data translation, PMI verification, CAD validation, CAD migration, and technical data package generation across more than 100 CAD formats. The product portfolio extends into point cloud processing (InfiPoints, including a Revit plug-in and Sony Spatial Reality Display integration), CAD validation/healing tools (CADdoctor for NX, JT, and Autodesk Moldflow), feature recognition (CADfeature), aerospace/defense PLM (AAIN), the Aras Innovator MultiCAD Gateway, and an embeddable Geode SDK for third-party developers.

Elysium serves over 4,000 enterprise customers globally across three primary verticals: Manufacturing (multi-CAD interoperability), Aerospace (certified translation and MBD/MBE), and AEC (Scan-to-BIM and point cloud workflows). Notable customers include Canon, CIMPA, Shinryo Corporation, Ajinomoto Engineering, and Shutoko Engineering. The company maintains certified or development-level partnerships with all five major CAD vendors — Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, PTC, Siemens, and SolidWorks — which both validate technology credibility and embed Elysium capabilities inside incumbent CAD/PLM ecosystems.

Revenue is generated through software licensing and subscriptions on 3D-SUITE, InfiPoints, CADdoctor, and related tools, complemented by professional services for CAD migration and digital mock-up engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with OEM/embedded distribution through CAD vendor partnerships and a global reseller network, supported by content marketing, an annual summit, and the Elysium Academy webinar program.

Name

Elysium

Legal name

Elysium

Website

https://elysiuminc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Elysium is a Japanese software company founded in 1980 that provides 3D data interoperability, CAD translation, PMI verification, and point cloud processing for over 4,000 enterprise customers in manufacturing, aerospace, and AEC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD Interoperability Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

EDA Cloud/SaaS, Design Data Management & Collaboration (HDAHAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

iPaaS (Cloud Integration Platforms) (HDAEAIAB)

Keywords

• CAD data translation
• 3D data interoperability
• Model-based definition
• Point cloud processing
• CAD validation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Southfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Elysium generates revenue through software licensing of its product suite including 3D-SUITE, InfiPoints, CADdoctor, and related tools. Products are offered in various configurations and bundle packages.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, and managed services for CAD migration, data translation solutions, and digital mock-up processes, particularly for enterprise clients like aerospace and manufacturing companies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elysium develops and sells 3D geometry handling and data translation software for Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) workflows. Its products convert, validate, and verify CAD data across 100+ formats for manufacturing, aerospace, and AEC organizations. The portfolio includes the 3D-SUITE interoperability suite, CADdoctor validation tools, InfiPoints point cloud processing, and the Geode SDK.

Product overview

Elysium offers a portfolio of specialized MBD/MBE solutions centered around 3D-SUITE, its core platform providing PDQ checks, data translation, PMI verification, and validation. The product line includes specialized CAD tools (CADfeature), point cloud processing software (InfiPoints with Revit and Sony Spatial Reality Display plugins), CADdoctor validation products for NX, JT, and Autodesk Moldflow, MultiCAD Gateway for Aras Innovator integration, AAIN for aerospace/defense, and Geode SDK for embedded development. Elysium supports translation across more than 100 CAD formats, serving over 4000 global customers with 40+ years of experience in 3D data interoperability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3D-SUITE: Comprehensive 3D data interoperability suite with bundle packages and configuration options
• ASFALIS
• CADdoctor
• InfiPoints
• CADfeature
• AAIN
• Geode SDK
• InfraDoctor
• Elysium Academy

Products and services

• 3D-SUITE Comprehensive MBD/MBE solution suite providing PDQ checks, data translation, PMI verification, and validation capabilities across more than 100 CAD formats for enterprise engineering teams.
• CADfeature CAD data translation and feature recognition tool for interoperability between different CAD systems, enabling engineers to preserve features across format conversions.
• InfiPoints Point cloud processing software for handling large-scale 3D scan data, supporting Scan-to-BIM and Scan-to-CAE workflows for AEC, infrastructure, and engineering organizations.
• CADdoctor for NX CAD data validation and healing tool specifically for Siemens NX CAD files, used by manufacturing and engineering teams to clean and prepare data.
• CADdoctor for JT CAD data validation and healing tool for JT format files, supporting the JT Open ecosystem used in PLM and visualization workflows.
• CADdoctor for Autodesk Moldflow CAD data validation and preparation tool for Autodesk Moldflow simulation software, used by injection molding and plastics simulation engineers.
• MultiCAD Gateway for Aras Innovator Integration solution connecting Elysium's data translation capabilities with the Aras Innovator PLM platform, enabling multi-CAD environments within enterprise PLM.
• AAIN Product lifecycle management solution for aerospace and defense industry data handling, supporting complex MBD/MBE requirements in regulated environments.
• Geode SDK Software development kit enabling developers to embed Elysium's 3D geometry handling and data translation capabilities into their own applications.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk Inventor Certified partner and Autodesk Developer Network member. Provides CAD data translation and validation capabilities compatible with Autodesk products.
• Dassault SystèmescoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Software Partner, CAA V5 Software Partner, CAA V5 development program participant, and DS V6 APS COMMUNITY PARTNER AGREEMENT member. Deep technical integration with Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
• PTCcoreTechnology or IntegrationPro Toolkit partner with Software License and Distribution Agreement. Integration with PTC'sCreo/NX CAD products.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationTeamcenter development partner, SolidEdge Voyager Program member, NX Toolkit partner, JT Open Member, and License Agreement holder. Comprehensive integration across Siemens Digital Industries Software portfolio.
• SolidWorks CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolution Partner and Research Partner providing CAD interoperability solutions for SolidWorks users.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Datakit: Datakit (a Cadence brand) provides CAD/CAM data exchange and translation libraries, including crossCAD and lightweight viewers, used by enterprise engineering teams — overlapping Elysium's PDQ/translation and CAD interoperability offerings.
• Theorem Solutions: UK-based Theorem Solutions specializes in CAD data translation and 3D interoperability across all major CAD formats — directly overlapping Elysium's 3D-SUITE and ASFALIS translation capabilities and serving similar manufacturing and aerospace customers.
• TransMagic: TransMagic offers CAD data translation, repair and simplification tools focused on mechanical CAD formats — directly comparable to Elysium's CADdoctor validation/healing and 3D-SUITE translation products.
• CoreTechnologie: German-headquartered CoreTechnologie provides 3D_Evolution and CT_Magician CAD data translation, healing and validation tools across 50+ formats — a close functional analog to Elysium's 3D-SUITE, CADdoctor and CADfeature products.
• Actify: Actify provides 3D visualization and CAD interoperability solutions (SpinFire) for manufacturing and engineering — overlapping Elysium's translation and CAD viewing capabilities with a comparable enterprise customer base.
• ITI TranscenData: ITI TranscenData provides CAD/CAE interoperability and product data exchange solutions including CADfix and XVL — comparable to Elysium's CAD migration, healing and lightweight visualization capabilities for multi-CAD environments.

Broad incumbents

• Dassault Systèmes: Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform bundles translation, validation and CAD interoperability natively (including CATIA, SOLIDWORKS). It is both a core Elysium partner and a broad competitor whose native capabilities could erode third-party translation demand.
• Autodesk: Autodesk is a leading CAD platform vendor (Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit) with native import/export and Forge-based translation APIs. It is a partner of Elysium but also a potential competitive force through native interoperability features.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Siemens (NX, Teamcenter, Solid Edge, JT) provides deep native interoperability and JT-based lightweight visualization across the digital thread. As a key Elysium partner, it is also a broad incumbent whose platform strategies influence Elysium's addressable opportunity.

Others

• Leica Geosystems / Hexagon Geosystems: Leica (part of Hexagon) supplies 3D laser scanners and point cloud capture technology whose outputs feed InfiPoints-style workflows. While not a direct competitor, it is an ecosystem participant in the Scan-to-BIM/CAE chain Elysium serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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