Man and Machine Software

What Man and Machine Software does

Man and Machine Software Srl a Socio Unico is an Italy-based Autodesk Platinum Partner and wholly-owned subsidiary of the publicly-listed German company Mensch und Maschine Software SE. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Vimercate, the company operates with approximately 32 employees and serves as the reference Autodesk channel partner for Italian companies, design studios, professionals, and public administration bodies across architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and manufacturing sectors.

Its core offering is the resale, implementation, and support of the Autodesk software portfolio — including the AEC Collection, Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma, AutoCAD, the PD&M Collection, Inventor, Vault, and Fusion — complemented by proprietary tooling (notably the certified MuM MultiTool plugin for Autodesk Inventor and an internal licensing portal), professional services (consulting, implementation, and the MuM Service Pack technical support with defined SLAs), and a structured training ecosystem (MuM Academy with ICMQ-certified BIM courses). Pricing is primarily annual subscription for software resale, project-based for consulting, and per-course or customized for training.

The business runs a sales-led, consultative go-to-market with event-driven demand generation (Digital Transformation Days in multiple Italian cities), multi-channel content marketing (blog, YouTube, LinkedIn, email, webinars), and a recently modernized New Buying Experience procurement flow. Revenue is generated through Autodesk license resale margins, professional services, training, and proprietary software licensing, while the customer base is diversified across verticals (AEC, discrete manufacturing, heavy industry, shipbuilding, paper, and PA) and supported by ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.

Name

Man and Machine Software

Legal name

Man and Machine Software Srl a Socio Unico

Website

https://mum.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/BIM Software Distribution

akta.pro primary industry

IT Procurement, Lifecycle & Asset Management Services (BPAEABAL)

Keywords

• Autodesk software reseller
• BIM solutions provider
• CAD/CAM/PLM consulting
• AEC digital construction
• Manufacturing design software

Headquarters

HQ city

Vimercate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Autodesk Software Resale: Man and Machine operates as an Autodesk Platinum Partner (reseller) in Italy, selling Autodesk software licenses and subscriptions. Revenue comes from reselling Autodesk products including AEC Collection, Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Inventor, Vault, Fusion, Navisworks, 3ds Max, and Maya. Software is sold as annual subscriptions (renewable) and the company earns reseller margins on these transactions. The company also acts as a commercial reseller for third-party hardware.
2. Training (MuM Academy): Professional certified training on Autodesk software for designers, studios, companies, and public administration. Courses are offered collectively or customized, in-person or remote. Includes BIM Manager/Coordinator/Specialist training and CAD/CAM/PLM courses. ICMQ BIM certifications are also offered.
3. Consulting and Implementation: Custom software consulting and implementation services tailored to customer needs, from product selection through adoption. Consulting services are priced per engagement based on scope.
4. Technical Support and Maintenance: Post-sale technical support including configuration, utilization, and license update assistance. SLA response times are defined: Critical (4h), High (8h), Medium (24h), Low (48h). Support provided via email at [email protected], Mon-Fri 9:00–18:00 CET.
5. Proprietary Software (MuM MultiTool): Sale and licensing of MuM MultiTool, a proprietary plugin for Autodesk Inventor developed by Man and Machine. This represents a bespoke software product with annual licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Man and Machine Software is the reference Autodesk Platinum Partner in Italy, reselling the full Autodesk software portfolio for BIM (AEC Collection, Revit, Navisworks, Forma), CAD/CAM/PLM (PD&M Collection, Inventor, Vault, Fusion, AutoCAD) alongside complementary services including consulting (Consulenza), certified training (MuM Academy), and post-sale technical support (MuM Service Pack). The company also develops and licenses MuM MultiTool per Inventor, a proprietary automation plug-in, and runs an internal MuM Licensing portal integrated with Autodesk Platform Services on Microsoft Azure.

Product overview

Man and Machine Software is an Autodesk Platinum Partner (since 1984) offering a portfolio of Autodesk software solutions alongside proprietary tools and professional services. The core offering consists of BIM & Digital Construction tools (AEC Collection, Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma) and CAD, CAM & PLM for Manufacturing (PD&M Collection, Inventor, Vault, Fusion), complemented by MuM Academy training programs, MuM Service Pack support, and consulting services. Proprietary add-ons include MuM MultiTool for Inventor (automation plug-in) and Vault PLM (Fusion Manage integration). Services are delivered via browser web and/or API using Autodesk Platform Services and Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MuM MultiTool per Inventor: A certified plug-in for Autodesk Inventor that automates printing, file export (STEP, DWG, DXF, PDF), and BOM management processes.
• MuM Academy
• MuM Service Pack

Products and services

• Autodesk AEC Collection Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection - a comprehensive set of BIM and CAD tools for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals.
• Autodesk Revit Autodesk BIM software for architectural design, structural engineering, and MEP engineering (HVAC, electrical, plumbing). Available in versions including Revit Architettura and Revit Strutture.
• Autodesk Navisworks Autodesk software for 3D model review, coordination, and clash detection across multidisciplinary design projects.
• Autodesk Forma Cloud platform for early-stage design and construction collaboration, evolved from Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), providing granular data management and Build app.
• Autodesk PD&M Collection Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection - comprehensive set of CAD, CAM, and PLM tools for mechanical design, simulation, and manufacturing.
• Autodesk Inventor Autodesk 3D mechanical design software for creating, simulating, and documenting products and designs.
• Autodesk Vault Autodesk data management software for CAD document management (PDM) and product lifecycle management (PLM), including Vault Professional and Vault PLM with Fusion Manage integration.
• Autodesk Fusion Autodesk Fusion - cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM/CAE platform for product design and manufacturing, including extensions and integrations.
• Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk professional CAD software for 2D drafting and 3D modeling, including specialized toolsets for mechanical, architecture, MEP, plant 3D, map 3D, and raster design.
• MuM MultiTool per Inventor Certified plug-in for Autodesk Inventor that automates repetitive tasks including batch printing of drawings, multi-format file export (STEP, DWG, DXF, PDF), intelligent BOM generation, and advanced component management.
• MuM Academy Professional training programs including BIM courses (BIM Manager, BIM Coordinator, BIM Specialist), CAD/CAM/PLM training, ICMQ certifications, and customized training sessions for Autodesk software.
• MuM Service Pack Comprehensive after-sale support including configuration, usage assistance, license updates, and technical support via email ([email protected]) with response times defined by SLA.
• Consulenza (Consulting) Custom software consulting services including tailored Autodesk solutions, from product selection through implementation and adoption support.
• Vault PLM Extension of Vault Professional integrating with Autodesk Fusion Manage for workflow automation, change management, quality management, BOM sharing, native ERP integration, and cloud collaboration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Design errors reduced up to 40% through BIM adoption in industrial layout projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutodeskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMan and Machine Software is the reference Autodesk Platinum Partner in Italy, distributing the full Autodesk software portfolio including AEC Collection, Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Fusion, Navisworks, 3ds Max, Maya, and Autodesk Construction Cloud. As a Platinum Partner, MuM accesses Autodesk sales programs, technical enablement, and support resources to serve Italian companies, studios, and public administration.
• Mensch und Maschine Software SEcoreOthersMensch und Maschine Software SE (Wessling, Germany) is the parent company of Man and Machine Software Srl. MuM Italy operates under the direction and coordination of the German parent, which is listed on the stock exchange and operates Autodesk partner businesses across multiple European markets.
• ICMQminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMan and Machine Academy offers ICMQ-certified BIM qualifications (BIM Manager, BIM Coordinator, BIM Specialist) through a partnership with ICMQ, the Italian certification body for BIM professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Nemetschek Group: European vendor of open BIM software (Allplan, Graphisoft/ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, Solibri) that competes with Autodesk Revit in the AEC segment. Not a direct reseller peer, but competing for the same Italian BIM software budget that MuM serves through its Autodesk franchise, which shapes customer choice and pricing power.

Direct peers

• Microsys Srl: Italian Autodesk partner and software reseller providing CAD, PLM, and BIM solutions to industrial and AEC customers, with complementary training and consulting services. Direct Italian competitor to MuM with overlapping Autodesk product coverage.
• Cadac Group: European Autodesk Platinum Partner (Benelux focus) providing Autodesk software, BIM/CAD consulting, training, and managed services to engineering and construction firms. Operates the same Autodesk-centric resale + professional services model as MuM, but at a larger scale and on a different geography.
• One Team Srl: Italian Autodesk Platinum Partner offering Autodesk software resale, consulting, training, and implementation for AEC and manufacturing customers. Direct competitor to MuM in the Italian market, operating a similar channel-partner plus professional services model and targeting the same Autodesk product lines.
• Solidline Group: German Autodesk Platinum Partner focused on CAD, CAM, PLM, and BIM software resale, training, and consulting for industrial and AEC customers. Closely comparable to MuM in offerings, though it operates in the German-speaking market rather than Italy.
• iCAD Srl: Italian engineering software reseller and Autodesk partner focused on CAD, CAM, and PLM solutions for industrial customers, with training and consulting services. Direct Italian market peer to MuM, particularly in the manufacturing segment.
• Symetri (formerly Symetri / Addnode Civil): Northern European Autodesk Platinum Partner and Autodesk reseller serving AEC and manufacturing customers with software, training, and consulting. Comparable business model of Autodesk software resale augmented by proprietary add-ons and professional services.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk Inc. The underlying software vendor and ultimate platform on which MuM's entire resale and services business depends. Increasingly pursuing direct enterprise sales (especially Autodesk Construction Cloud / Forma), which positions Autodesk as both supplier and partial competitor to its own resellers like MuM.
• Mensch und Maschine Software SE: Publicly listed German parent company of Man and Machine Software Srl. Mensch und Maschine operates Autodesk partner businesses across multiple European countries with a similar software resale plus proprietary tools plus training/services model. It is the closest comparable in business model and is both parent and the most direct peer at the group level.
• HP Inc. (Workstation & Software channel): Global hardware OEM whose workstations are commonly bundled with Autodesk software for CAD and BIM deployments. MuM itself is an HP Gold Partner. HP is comparable in that it sells a complementary technology stack to the same AEC/manufacturing buyer and competes for the same IT budget.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtO_ljNIR50O9MHeOooQu3A/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/man-and-machine-software

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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