NWS
NWS Simulator Parts (NorthWsim) is a Spain-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer seller of modular aluminum-profile sim racing and flight simulation cockpits and accessories, designed for compatibility with all major wheel-base and pedal ecosystems including Fanatec, Simucube, and Asetek.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersMungia, Spain
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What NWS does
NWS Simulator Parts, S.L., trading as NorthWsim, is a Spanish manufacturer of sim racing and flight simulation cockpits and accessories, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mungia, Vizcaya, in Spain's Basque Country. The company designs and sells modular cockpits (C3, C2, LIFE, and Life PREMIUM) built on 45x45 and 90x45 aluminum extrusion profiles with T-slot geometry and epoxy-powder-coated steel components, plus a catalog of over 59 accessories including screen mounts (€95–€290), racing seats including SPARCO R100 and proprietary NWS seats (€180–€630), keyboard trays, mouse pads, pedal trays, seat slides, and mounting hardware. Engineering emphasis is on rigidity sufficient for direct-drive wheel forces, tool-free reconfiguration, VESA mount compatibility, and mechanical compatibility with essentially every major wheel-base and pedal ecosystem (Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simagic, Simucube, Heusinkveld, Asetek, Moza, OSW, AccuForce, Leo Bodnar, BJ Simracing, DC Simracing).
The company operates a direct-to-consumer model through its Shopify-powered e-commerce site at nwssim.com, with WhatsApp-based sales support, bilingual Spanish/English localization, and a broad payment stack including Klarna buy-now-pay-later. There is no dealer or reseller network; products are shipped directly from Spain. Customer segments are led by racing sim hobbyists and competitive sim racers, with secondary segments in flight simulation users requiring HOTAS/joystick mounting solutions and a small professional simulation user base (racing teams, driving schools, simulation centers). Marketing is digital-first across the storefront, an active YouTube tutorial channel, and organic social profiles on X, Facebook, and Instagram. The company is privately held as a Sociedad Limitada, founder-owned and operated with 1–10 employees, and has not disclosed external funding.
NWS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NWS
- Legal name
- NWS Simulator Parts, S.L.
- Website
- https://nwssim.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- NWS Simulator Parts (NorthWsim) is a Spain-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer seller of modular aluminum-profile sim racing and flight simulation cockpits and accessories, designed for compatibility with all major wheel-base and pedal ecosystems including Fanatec, Simucube, and Asetek.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
NWS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sim Racing Equipment
- akta.pro primary industry
- Racing & Flight Simulation Hardware (Wheels, Pedals, HOTAS) (HDACANAE)
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Where NWS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mungia
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
NWS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales - Cockpits: One-time purchase revenue from aluminum profile cockpit systems. Four cockpit models available: C3 (from €374), C2 (from €599), LIFE (from €549), and Life PREMIUM (from €929). Price varies based on configuration, accessories included, and optional upgrades.
- Product Sales - Accessories: One-time purchase revenue from cockpit accessories including screen mounts (€95-€290), seats (€180-€630), keyboard trays, mouse pads, pedal trays, seat slides, and mounting hardware. Over 59 products across accessories category.
- Product Sales - Seats: One-time purchase revenue from racing seats including Semibaquet (€180), Semibaquet PREMIUM Tela (€199), Semibaquet PREMIUM Piel (€219), SPARCO R100 (€365), NWS S2 (€385), S2 XL (€445), NWS S1 (€630).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Cockpit C3 - Entry-level cockpit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Cockpit C2 - Mid-range cockpit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Cockpit LIFE - Mid-high range cockpit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Cockpit Life PREMIUM - Premium flagship cockpit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories - Screen Mounts |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories - Seats |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories - Various |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
NWS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NWS Simulator Parts designs, manufactures, and sells modular aluminum profile-based simulation cockpits (C3, C2, LIFE, Life PREMIUM) and accessories (screen mounts, racing seats, pedal trays, keyboard trays, mounting hardware) for racing and flight simulation enthusiasts. Products are built on 45x45 and 90x45 extruded aluminum profiles with T-slot geometry, finished with epoxy powder coat, and are designed for direct compatibility with major wheel bases (Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simucube, Simagic, Moza, Asetek, OSW) and pedal sets (Heusinkveld, BJ Simracing, DC Simracing).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Cockpit C3 Entry-level sim racing cockpit built on NWS aluminum profile system with adjustable steering wheel bridge and slightly inclinable pedal position. Does not include seat supports. Targeted at sim racing enthusiasts seeking a stable, configurable platform for Direct Drive wheel bases. Priced from €374.
- Cockpit C2 Mid-range sim racing cockpit with fully adjustable steering wheel bridge and integrated multi-pedal and multi-wheel trays. Built on NWS modular aluminum profile system and designed for compatibility with Fanatec, Thrustmaster, and Logitech equipment without additional hardware. Priced from €599.
- Cockpit LIFE Mid-to-high range sim racing cockpit constructed from heavy-duty 90x45 and 45x45 aluminum profiles with fully adjustable pedal position. Compatible with Thrustmaster, Logitech, and Fanatec pedals without additional hardware. Priced from €549.
- Cockpit Life PREMIUM Flagship premium sim racing cockpit built on heavy 90x45 and 45x45 aluminum profiles. Includes Support XL, mouse tray, lateral keyboard tray, and adjustable support as standard. Priced from €929.
- Screen Mounts VESA-compatible (75/100/200) screen mounts supporting 15-49 inch displays including ultra-wide monitors. Includes integrated single screen mount (from €95), external single screen mount (from €199), integrated triple screen mount (from €229), and external triple screen mount (from €269).
- Racing Seats Racing seats available in semi-bucket (Semibaquet, Semibaquet PREMIUM Tela, Semibaquet PREMIUM Piel), SPARCO R100 and R100 SKY models, and NWS-branded S1, S2, and S2 XL models. Priced from €180 to €630. Ships separately from the cockpit.
- Cockpit Accessories Modular cockpit accessories including Allen keys (€0.25-€0.30), mouse tray (€25) and XL (€35), lateral keyboard tray (from €75), aluminum profile regenerator (€13), beverage holders, headset holder (from €35), adjustable support (from €40), seat slides, and Sparco sliding guides.
Quantifiable outcome
- Cockpit LIFE/PREMIUM dimensions: 1.18-1.20m x 60cm x 80cm footprint
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use NWS
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
NWS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration16 records
Feature4 records
NWS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- FanateccoreFull product compatibility for steering wheel bases, pedals, and handbrakes. Cockpit trays (multi-volante and multi-pedalera) are designed to directly mount all Fanatec equipment without additional hardware. NWS offers dedicated mounting plates for Fanatec handbrake (Club Sport).
- ThrustmastercoreThrustmaster pedals, wheels, and TH8A shifter are compatible and can be mounted without additional hardware on NWS cockpits.
- LogitechcoreLogitech G25/G27/G29 steering wheels and pedals mount directly on NWS cockpits without additional hardware.
- SimagiccoreAll Simagic Alpha wheel bases and pedals are compatible with NWS cockpit trays. Alpha bases mount via two-bolt pattern.
- SimucubecoreAll Simucube wheel bases (including Simucube 2) mount on NWS frontal tray and multi-volante tray with appropriate adapter plates.
- HeusinkveldcoreAll Heusinkveld pedal sets are compatible with NWS multi-pedalera tray system.
- OSW (Open Sim Wheel)coreAll OSW (Open Sim Wheel) direct drive bases are compatible with NWS frontal tray system, requiring only standard adapter plates.
- AsetekcoreAll Asetek wheel bases mount directly on NWS multi-volante tray without requiring additional Asetek mounting trays.
- Moza RacingcoreMoza R9 and R5 wheel bases mount via two-bolt pattern on NWS trays.
Recent moves6 records
NWS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- RSeat: European (Hungarian/Polish) sim racing cockpit maker with aluminum and steel frame offerings. Competes on price-to-rigidity, multi-brand compatibility, and European build — closest geographic and category peer to NWS among larger brands.
- Trak Racer: Australian manufacturer of aluminum extrusion sim racing cockpits. Competes head-to-head with NWS on modular aluminum frames, multi-brand wheel/pedal mounting, and a tiered price ladder from entry to flagship. Strong international distribution presence that NWS lacks.
- Wheel Stand Pro: Manufacturer of wheel stands and entry-level cockpits for sim racing. Targets a more casual/space-constrained segment of the same hobbyist market that NWS's C3 entry cockpit also addresses.
- Next Level Racing: One of the largest global sim racing cockpit manufacturers. Sells aluminum profile-based cockpits (F-GT, GT Elite, Wheel Stand) at overlapping price points with broad multi-brand compatibility. Most direct comparable to NWS in product, target customer, and D2C-plus-retail model.
- AK Pro Racing: Polish manufacturer of sim racing cockpits, seats, and accessories. Aluminum profile rigs at competitive price points targeting the same Direct Drive enthusiast customer in the European market.
- GT Omega: UK-based sim racing cockpit and accessory manufacturer. Sells entry-to-mid tier aluminum and steel cockpits plus seats and monitor mounts to the same hobbyist buyer as NWS. Direct competitor particularly in the European market.
- Sim-Lab: Dutch manufacturer specializing in rigid aluminum profile cockpits, monitor stands, and motion platforms for sim racing. Direct overlap with NWS's aluminum profile approach and premium positioning, particularly in the Direct Drive segment.
- Playseat: Long-established European sim racing cockpit brand (Netherlands) with broad consumer recognition. Offers entry-level to mid-tier cockpits targeting the same hobbyist buyer; less focused on heavy aluminum extrusion but a direct competitor for the same D2C enthusiast purchase.
Emerging players
- Moza Racing: Manufacturer of Direct Drive wheel bases, pedals, and shifters that NWS cockpits are explicitly compatible with. Not a cockpit peer per se, but a key ecosystem player whose mount standards and product roadmap materially shape NWS's addressable market.
- DOF Reality: Motion simulator platform maker that integrates cockpits with 2-, 3-, and 6-degree-of-freedom motion systems. Comparable as a cockpit supplier but specializes in motion — a category NWS does not address today, representing either a future adjacency or a different take on premium sim hardware.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about NWS
What does NWS do?
NWS Simulator Parts designs, manufactures, and sells modular aluminum profile-based simulation cockpits (C3, C2, LIFE, Life PREMIUM) and accessories (screen mounts, racing seats, pedal trays, keyboard trays, mounting hardware) for racing and flight simulation enthusiasts. Products are built on 45x45 and 90x45 extruded aluminum profiles with T-slot geometry, finished with epoxy powder coat, and are designed for direct compatibility with major wheel bases (Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Simucube, Simagic, Moza, Asetek, OSW) and pedal sets (Heusinkveld, BJ Simracing, DC Simracing).
Is NWS a public or private company?
NWS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was NWS founded?
NWS was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is NWS based?
NWS is headquartered in Mungia, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does NWS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales - Cockpits are the primary driver. The others are product Sales - Accessories and product Sales - Seats.
Who are NWS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are RSeat, Trak Racer, Wheel Stand Pro, Next Level Racing, AK Pro Racing, GT Omega, Sim-Lab and Playseat. Emerging players are Moza Racing and DOF Reality.
Does NWS have an API?
No public API is recorded for NWS.
What industry is NWS in?
NWS's product category is Sim Racing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACANAE, Racing & Flight Simulation Hardware (Wheels, Pedals, HOTAS).