ALTEN KOREA

What ALTEN KOREA does

ALTEN Korea ((주)알텐코리아) is a Korean engineering and IT services company headquartered in Songdo, Incheon, that operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of France-based ALTEN Group following its 2020 acquisition and 2022 rebranding from AP Solutions. The company is organized into four operating divisions — Engineering, Design, Platform/IT, and AI Services — and describes itself as the only domestic provider of a one-stop total engineering solution in the vehicle CAE field. Its service portfolio spans automotive design (styling, Class-A surface, CMF, VR, physical modeling), engineering consulting (automotive, aviation, defense, rail, construction equipment, plant), Dassault Systèmes software reselling (CATIA V5/V6, 3DEXPERIENCE, SIMULIA/ABAQUS, ENOVIA, DELMIA, BIOVIA, NETVIBES, 3DVIA, 3DEXCITE, MEDIDATA, MODELON, RPA), and a recently scaled AI Services line covering software development, testing, knowledge management, customer support, process and project automation, and consulting. The company reports 242 employees as of 2025 (71.1% engineers) and maintains offices in Songdo, Anyang, two Daejeon locations, and a Changwon training center, with a 2014-established China (Yantai) subsidiary feeding into its international footprint.

Name

ALTEN KOREA

Legal name

(주)알텐코리아

Website

https://alten-korea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ALTEN Korea is a Korean wholly-owned subsidiary of France-based ALTEN Group, providing enterprise engineering, design, Dassault Systèmes platform/IT, and AI services to automotive OEMs, aerospace/defense, and industrial equipment manufacturers across Korea and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting (BPAHAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Architecture & Solutions Design (Enterprise/Cloud Architecture, Integration) (EDABAFAK), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI)

Keywords

• Engineering consulting services
• Automotive design services
• CAE simulation services
• Dassault Systemes reseller
• AI development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Incheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Core engineering consulting and design services spanning automotive, aviation, defense, and industrial equipment sectors. Services range from design through production support on turn-key project basis.
2. Design Services: Automotive and industrial design services including styling, CAS (Class A surface), CMF, VR visualization, and physical prototyping through the Design Division.
3. Platform/IT Solutions: Dassault Systèmes software solutions (CATIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, etc.) and ICT infrastructure consulting. Also includes certified training services for CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, and SIMULIA products.
4. AI Services: AI-powered software development, AI-based testing, knowledge management, customer support automation, process automation, project management optimization, and AI consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ALTEN Korea provides project-based engineering consulting, automotive and industrial design, CAE simulation (crash safety, structural durability, NVH, thermal/fluid), Mechanical Design Automation (MDA), and AI services to enterprise clients in automotive, aviation, defense, and industrial equipment. The company also resells Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE software (CATIA, SIMULIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA, BIOVIA, NETVIBES, 3DVIA, 3DEXCITE, MEDIDATA, MODELON, RPA) and offers certified training for CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, and SIMULIA through its Platform Division.

Product overview

ALTEN Korea operates as a Total Engineering Solution provider with four main divisions: Engineering (automotive, aviation, rail/construction/plants, military design services), Design (automotive design with CAS, CMF, VR, and physical modeling), Platform (Dassault Systèmes software reseller including CATIA V5/V6, 3DEXPERIENCE, SIMULIA/ABAQUS, ENOVIA, DELMIA, BIOVIA, NETVIBES, 3DVIA, 3DEXCITE, MEDIDATA, MODELON, and RPA), and AI Services. The company offers 60+ proprietary AI solutions and serves diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, life sciences, energy, and telecommunications. Key products include ONEPART for AI-based part management, AP PACK for CATIA-integrated design automation, and Clayverest for AI-powered project management. ALTEN Korea also provides comprehensive CAE consulting services (crash safety, structural durability, NVH, thermal/fluid analysis) and Mechanical Design Automation (MDA) for automotive development processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IT Division: Digital platform and system construction services, ICT solutions
• Design Division

Products and services

• Engineering Services
• Design Services
• CAE Consulting Services
• Mechanical Design Automation (MDA)
• AI Services

Quantifiable outcome

• AI-powered software development: +25% development productivity, up to +75% unit test improvement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability15 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ALTEN GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ALTEN Group (founded 1988, France) is the parent company of ALTEN Korea. The group operates in 30+ countries with €4.1B revenue and 57,400 employees, providing engineering, manufacturing, consulting, IT, and R&D services. ALTEN Korea became part of the ALTEN family in 2020 and rebranded from AP solutions to ALTEN KOREA in 2022.
• Dassault SystèmescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Platinum partner/dealer of Dassault Systèmes providing CATIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, and other 3DEXPERIENCE platform solutions in Korea. ALTEN Korea has been an authorized dealer since 2010.
• MIGSO-PCUBED (Clayverest)supportingTechnology or IntegrationALTEN Group subsidiary that developed Clayverest - a cloud-based platform for AI-powered project management automation, analytics, and predictive insights.
• Methods AnalyticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationALTEN Group subsidiary specializing in generative AI and RAG-based conversational AI assistants for enterprise knowledge management and talent matching.
• CIeNETsupportingTechnology or IntegrationALTEN Group subsidiary specializing in technical solutions and AI-based code generation tools utilizing large language models (LLMs). Developed GAINS benchmark system for evaluating AI coding assistants.
• ACL DigitalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationALTEN Group subsidiary specializing in digital engineering innovation, developing platforms that bridge code repositories and requirements management systems using generative AI.
• LINCOLNsupportingTechnology or IntegrationALTEN Group subsidiary specializing in data and AI solutions for urban transportation, providing advanced AI-based solutions for metro/subway systems including passenger prediction and real-time monitoring.
• VMO HoldingssupportingTechnology or IntegrationALTEN Group subsidiary specializing in aviation, automotive, and automation industries, providing AI-powered solutions for electronic component search, design, and procurement process optimization.
• Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPriority negotiation partner for aircraft electrical/wiring design, supporting LAH (Light Armed Helicopter) and KF-X (Korean Fighter eXperiment) circuit and wiring installation, electrical system, and equipment mounting design.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FEV: Global engineering services and consulting firm specializing in powertrain, vehicle, and software development. Comparable in delivering CAE and engineering consulting to automotive OEMs.
• AKKA Technologies (now part of Capgemini Engineering): European-headquartered engineering and IT services firm (now under Capgemini) that competes directly with ALTEN Korea on automotive and aerospace engineering services. Closest comparable in business model and customer profile, particularly within the ALTEN-adjacent global engineering services landscape.
• EDAG: Engineering services firm with strong automotive and industrial equipment design and CAE capabilities. Overlaps with ALTEN Korea on complete vehicle development, BIW design, and CAE simulation services.
• Bertrandt: German engineering services provider specializing in automotive development, CAE, and electronics. Comparable in offering automotive OEM/Tier 1 design, simulation, and validation services in adjacent geographies.
• Altran (Capgemini Engineering): Pre-acquisition by Capgemini, Altran was the most direct competitor to ALTEN Group globally and now competes through Capgemini Engineering. Same engineering/IT services model, same automotive/aerospace verticals, similar footprint of design-to-production support.
• Ricardo: UK-based engineering consulting firm with deep automotive and industrial expertise in CAE, powertrain, and vehicle engineering. Comparable in delivering specialist engineering consulting and CAE services to global OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Infosys: Global IT services major with growing engineering and digital manufacturing practices. Competes for AI services, enterprise IT, and platform implementation work that ALTEN Korea targets via its Platform Division.

Regional players

• LG CNS: Major Korean IT services and systems integration firm that also operates in manufacturing and platform solutions. Competes with ALTEN Korea's Platform Division for enterprise IT and PLM implementations in Korea.
• Samsung SDS: Korean IT services powerhouse offering digital transformation, PLM, and enterprise platform solutions. Competes with ALTEN Korea's Platform Division in Korean enterprise IT and digital manufacturing.
• Hyundai Autoever: Korean IT services and engineering subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group. Provides PLM, IT, and engineering services to Hyundai affiliates, making it both a peer and a potential insourcing threat to ALTEN Korea's Hyundai-centric revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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