Matplus Gmbh

What Matplus Gmbh does

Matplus GmbH is a privately held German software and services company headquartered in Wuppertal that builds materials data systems for metallic structural materials, serving industrial customers across the steel, aluminum, nickel, automotive, aerospace, foundry, forging, and plant engineering sectors. Its product portfolio rests on three pillars: EDA, an internally developed materials information management platform integrating data acquisition, modeling, and knowledge management with native PLM/ERP and CAE interfaces (Magmasoft, Simufact, Deform, Forge, Qform, Sysweld, LS-Dyna, Abaqus, Comsol, SOLIDWORKS); JMatPro, the leading proprietary tool for calculating temperature-dependent material properties of metallic alloys, which Matplus distributes exclusively in German-speaking regions under a partnership with Sente Software Ltd. dating to 2004; and Matglobe, a unified platform hosting authoritative reference databases including MMPDS, StahlDat SX (the authorized European Steel Register), AluSelect, Copper Database, JAHM (18,900+ materials, 184,000+ data curves), and Polymaster. The MatliX module adds VDA 231-301 closed-loop workflow automation for digital material certificates.

Matplus monetizes through a mix of perpetual software licenses, time-limited software rental, cloud subscriptions, recurring maintenance contracts, custom development, professional services, and reference database sales, with quote-based, non-public pricing invoiced in euros and 14-day payment terms. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales focused on the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), supplemented by an India channel partnership with SSK Innovations, an e-commerce shop for databases and publications, annual user conferences (13th JMatPro conference in 2025, 5th EDA conference in 2026), recurring training sessions in Wuppertal, and participation in multiple public-funded research consortia including LLM4KMU (2025-2028), ASAAP (2025-2028), Green-Al-Light (2021-2025), and All-4-ADI (2022-2025). Matplus is TISAX-registered for automotive information security and counts Volkswagen Group, Audi, ThyssenKrupp, voestalpine, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, Otto Fuchs, TRIMET, and Comtes FHT among its named enterprise users; the company and its partners won the Swedish Steel Prize 2025 for the SIBORA hot forming solution. Leadership consists of Managing Director Eva-Maria Dombrowa and Founder & Principal Consultant Dr. Uwe Diekmann.

Name

Matplus Gmbh

Legal name

Matplus GmbH

Website

https://matplus.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Matplus GmbH builds materials data and simulation software (EDA, JMatPro, Matglobe) for industrial users of metallic structural materials, serving steel, aluminum, automotive, and aerospace enterprises primarily in the DACH region through enterprise field sales and an India channel partner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Materials Engineering Software

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Materials information management
• Materials simulation software
• CAE material data
• Reference materials databases
• Metallic alloy properties

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuppertal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing (Permanent Transfer): Permanent transfer of software (both third-party and proprietary) with corresponding usage rights. Simple, non-exclusive, temporally and spatially unlimited, irrevocable right of use granted upon full payment. Single device/network installation unless multi-user version purchased.
2. Software Rental: Time-limited, paid software provision. Simple right limited to contract duration for intended use without spatial or content restrictions. Prohibition on resale or subleasing.
3. Cloud Services: Software services provided over the internet hosted on Matplus or third-party servers. Recurring payments with automatic debit on agreed dates. Data processed only in EU data centers or third countries with adequate data protection.
4. Maintenance Services: Maintenance including hotline, automatic delivery of medium and large updates, remote diagnostics and maintenance, and internet service for interim releases. Duration, scope, and remuneration defined in individual maintenance contracts.
5. Software Creation/Development: Custom software development based on customer specifications. Rights of use granted upon acceptance and full remuneration.
6. Additional Services: Additional services performed upon written agreement, charged according to Matplus service price lists.
7. Reference Databases: Sale of reference databases including MMPDS, StahlDat SX, Aluselect, Copper Database, Polymaster, JAHM Database, and creep data. Special publications and tools available through the Matplus shop.
8. Training Services: Practical material simulation training (JMatPro), materials information management training (EDA), BPMN workflow training. Offered multiple times per year in Wuppertal and other locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Matplus GmbH develops and sells proprietary materials information management software (EDA) and distributes the JMatPro simulation tool for calculating temperature-dependent material properties of metallic alloys. The company also operates the Matglobe platform aggregating reference databases (MMPDS, StahlDat SX, AluSelect, Copper Database, JAHM Database, Polymaster) and provides integration with major CAE, PLM, and ERP systems used in industrial engineering.

Product overview

Matplus GmbH offers a three-pillar product portfolio for materials innovation: EDA serves as the core materials information management platform integrating data management, modeling, and knowledge management; JMatPro is the leading simulation software for calculating temperature-dependent material properties of metallic alloys with direct CAE interfaces; and Matglobe provides a unified gateway to multiple reference databases including MMPDS, StahlDat SX, AluSelect, Copper Database, JAHM Database, and Polymaster. These three pillars can be used individually or combined seamlessly, with EDA serving as the integration hub that brings together JMatPro calculations, database reference data, and enterprise PLM/ERP workflows. Additional offerings include the MatliX workflow automation module (VDA 231-301 standard), and professional services for material innovation and implementation of material data systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EDA: Flexible information system for materials data that integrates data acquisition, modeling and knowledge management
• Matglobe
• JMatPro
• MatliX

Products and services

• EDA Flexible materials information system integrating data acquisition, modeling, and knowledge management. Serves as a central platform for consolidating material master data, lab test data, and simulation workflows, with seamless integration into PLM and ERP systems for industrial enterprises.
• JMatPro Leading simulation software for calculating temperature-dependent material properties of metallic alloys, including phase equilibria, mechanical properties, and physical properties. Generates material cards for FEM simulations and interfaces directly with CAE systems such as Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Comsol, Magmasoft, Simufact, Deform, Forge, Qform, and Sysweld.
• Matglobe Unified platform providing access to multiple industry-standard reference material databases for engineering, design, and modeling. Consolidates MMPDS, StahlDat SX, AluSelect, Copper Database, JAHM Database, and Polymaster under one access point.
• MMPDS Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) database, the globally recognized standard for statistically-based design allowable properties for metallic materials, primarily serving the aerospace industry.
• StahlDat SX Authorized publication of the European Steel Register and continuously growing online knowledge base for steel materials.
• AluSelect Computer-based reference database containing technical information on the most widely used aluminum alloys.
• Copper Database Reference database enabling comparison of worldwide standards, materials, and designations of copper and copper alloys.
• JAHM Database Temperature-dependent elastic modulus, thermal expansion, and thermal conductivity database for FEA and CAD, providing access to more than 18,900 materials and 184,000 data curves covering 50 different properties. Data can be directly input into SOLIDWORKS, Abaqus, and Excel.
• Polymaster Reference database for technical plastics and polymers, available through the Matglobe platform.
• Material Innovation Services Materials engineering consultancy extending to the development and testing of new metallic structural materials for industrial applications, supporting the full technological chain from melting through processing, metallography, materials testing, and validation.
• Implementation of Material Data Systems Consulting and implementation services for deploying EDA and JMatPro software solutions, including setup of enterprise-wide knowledge bases for material information, system integration with existing IT infrastructure, and user training.
• Training Services Practical training sessions for JMatPro material simulation, EDA materials information management, and BPMN workflows, offered multiple times per year in Wuppertal and other locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Secondary aluminum alloys can save up to 95% of CO2 emissions compared to primary material
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• ASAAP Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Research project including Speira, IBF RWTH Aachen, LMW Uni Siegen, Matplus, and MUBEA. Funded by Land Nordrhein-Westfalen and EU (01.10.2025 - 30.09.2028) developing adaptive process chains for sustainable aluminum circular economy.
• LLM4KMU Consortium PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Research consortium for AI solutions for SMEs including University of Bielefeld (coordinator), semalytix GmbH, CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH, ellamind GmbH, ZENIT GmbH, primeLine Solutions GmbH, and Matplus GmbH. Funded by NEXT.IN.NRW program of State of North Rhine-Westphalia (01.06.2025 - 31.05.2028).
• Digitale Aerospace Fabrik PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Research project with HEGGEMANN AG and verlinked GmbH developing digitalized and networked process chains with Digital Twins for products and materials. Funded by Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitalisierung und Energie NRW (01.07.2022 - 30.04.2025).
• All-4-ADI Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Research project including Institut für Metallurgie TU Clausthal, Fraunhofer-Institut LBF, Lehrstuhl für Umformtechnik und Gießereiwesen TU München, ACTech, ADI Treatments, AEROVIDE, Buchholz & Cie., Foseco, Fondium, MAN Truck & Bus, RWP, Walzengiesserei & Hartgusswerk Quedlinburg, Zanardi Fonderie, and Matplus. Funded by BMWK (01.06.2022 - 31.12.2025).
• Green-Al-Light Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Joint research project including Audi AG, Otto Fuchs KG, TRIMET Aluminium SE, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, cleansort GmbH, Clean-Lasersysteme GmbH, and Matplus. Funded by BMWi (01.07.2021 - 31.12.2025) focusing on lightweight construction potential of aluminum alloys for mobility.
• Sente Software Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationSente Software Ltd. is the manufacturer of JMatPro® software, which Matplus distributes exclusively in German-speaking regions (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The collaboration dates back to 2004, with Matplus serving as the exclusive channel partner for sales, implementation, and support.
• Comtes FHT a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComtes FHT a.s. covers the entire value chain for metallic structural materials, from trial melts in technical scale through forging, rolling, and heat treatment, complemented by laboratories for materials testing and metallography. Strategic partner for materials development and testing in collaborative projects.
• MatCalc Engineering GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationMatCalc Engineering GmbH is a spin-off of TU Wien with recognized expertise in computer-aided materials technology for metallic alloy systems. EDA serves as data integration platform for JMatPro® and Matcalc®, enabling inclusion of data from advanced materials testing (Gleeble, Dilatometer, etc.).
• Nordmetall GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordmetall GmbH specializes in high-speed characterization of materials and components, with focus on constitutive material laws for numerical simulation of impact-dynamic processes (e.g., crash loading). Portfolio includes metallic materials, plastics, fiber composites, ceramics, glasses, construction materials, and biological materials.
• SSK InnovationsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing trusted partner in India (Pune) specializing in EDA and Matveda implementation. Offers comprehensive sales, implementation, and local technical support services for Matplus EDA software products. Engineering software company with expertise in Multi-CAD/CAE applications.
• Kupferverband e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKupferverband e.V. is the interest representation of the copper industry, bundling diverse specialist interests of copper-processing companies and serving as the voice of the copper industry, combining technical-scientific competence with profound market knowledge.
• European AluminiumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Aluminium is the European industry representation for the aluminum value chain, promoting a competitive, resilient, and decarbonized industry in Europe and driving important impulses for circular economy, innovation, and the green transition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ESI Group: France-headquartered virtual manufacturing simulation software (forming, casting, welding) that consumes JMatPro-style material data for its solvers. Material data is upstream rather than directly competing, but ESI increasingly offers integrated workflows that overlap with EDA's positioning.
• Dassault Systèmes: Provider of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform including Material Design and BIOVIA materials informatics. Targets the same automotive and aerospace customers as Matplus and can bundle materials information with its dominant CAD/PLM offerings.
• Hexagon (MSC Software): Through its Manufacturing Intelligence division, Hexagon offers CAE (MSC Nastran, Marc) and material-testing integration. Competes for engineering software budgets at the same automotive, aerospace, and heavy-industry customers as Matplus with broader product suites.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Through Teamcenter and NX, Siemens delivers PLM and CAD/CAE with embedded materials data capabilities. Competes with Matplus EDA on materials information management within enterprise IT stacks and benefits from incumbent relationships across German automotive and industrial OEMs.
• Altair Engineering: Engineering simulation vendor (HyperWorks, HyperStudy) with embedded materials data and optimization. Targets similar CAE practitioners as Matplus's JMatPro/EDA customers and increasingly offers materials information modules.
• ANSYS (Granta Materials): Global CAE leader that acquired Granta Design (2019) to add materials information management to its multiphysics portfolio. Overlaps with Matplus EDA on materials data management and competes broadly in materials property simulation, with materially larger distribution and bundling power.

Direct peers

• MatCalc Engineering GmbH: Austrian TU-Wien spin-off providing CalPhaD-based MatCalc software for metallic alloy simulation. Competes with JMatPro in the same thermodynamic/kinetic simulation paradigm and is simultaneously a Matplus EDA integration partner.
• Sente Software Ltd. UK-based original developer and worldwide rights holder of JMatPro. Matplus is Sente's exclusive DACH distributor; the two are operationally intertwined on product roadmap, support, and commercial terms despite a partnership rather than ownership structure.
• Thermo-Calc Software AB: Sweden-based developer of Thermo-Calc and Dictra, the globally dominant CalPhaD-based thermodynamic and diffusion software for metallic alloys. The most direct head-to-head competitor to JMatPro across the same materials engineering customer base.

Others

• ASM International: Materials information society and publisher of authoritative reference data (ASM Handbooks, Alloy Phase Diagrams). Adjacent to Matplus's Matglobe database business rather than direct software competition; complements rather than competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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