MAGMA Giessereitechnologie GmbH

What MAGMA Giessereitechnologie GmbH does

MAGMA Giessereitechnologie GmbH, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Aachen, Germany, develops MAGMASOFT, a proprietary casting process simulation and virtual optimization software platform for the metal-casting industry. The platform simulates mold filling, solidification, stress, distortion, microstructure, and mechanical properties across nine casting process segments (cast iron, steel, die casting, non-ferrous, core and mold, continuous casting, heat treatment, and investment casting). Its core architectural differentiator is "Autonomous Engineering," a methodology that uses Design of Experiments (DoE), parallel coordinate diagrams, and virtual experimentation to autonomously generate and evaluate design variants, eliminating manual trial-and-error. Supporting modules include MAGMA ECONOMICS for cost and CO2 quantification, MAGMAstress for stress analysis, MAGMAsemisolid for semi-solid processes, and MAGMA APPROACH, a systematic six-step optimization methodology. Integrated vendor databases (Thermotec riser sleeves, SELEE ceramic foam filters) extend the platform's validated material coverage.

MAGMA generates revenue primarily from MAGMASOFT software licensing (perpetual and subscription, including multi-core parallel-computing licenses) plus recurring annual maintenance and support contracts that bundle software updates and access to MAGMAsupport. Project-based engineering consulting (MAGMA Engineering) and training programs (MAGMAacademy) provide additional revenue, available to both licensees and non-licensees. The go-to-market combines direct field sales via nine wholly-owned subsidiaries (Germany, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, South Korea, India, two offices in China, and Türkiye) with more than 30 certified distribution partners across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Primary customers are metal-casting foundries and automotive OEMs/Tier 1 suppliers (e.g., Hyundai WIA, Pusan Cast Iron, Fundimig, Usipe); secondary segments include agricultural and industrial machinery foundries and academic/research institutions.

Name

MAGMA Giessereitechnologie GmbH

Legal name

MAGMA Gießereitechnologie GmbH

Website

https://magmasoft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAGMA Giessereitechnologie GmbH develops MAGMASOFT, a proprietary casting process simulation and autonomous optimization software platform, serving metal-casting foundries, automotive OEMs, and academic institutions globally through nine subsidiaries and 30+ distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

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: MAGMA generates revenue primarily from licensing MAGMASOFT software. The software is sold as a perpetual or subscription license with annual maintenance and support fees. Access to the customer support portal (MAGMAsupport) requires a valid MAGMASOFT license or business relationship. The licensing model includes multi-core parallel computing licenses (e.g., 32-core licenses mentioned in case studies).
2. Annual Maintenance and Support: Annual maintenance contracts provide software updates (e.g., version 6.1.0.3), technical support, access to the customer portal, and entitlement to MAGMAacademy training. The support team and engineering experts assist with software usage and casting optimization projects.
3. Engineering Services: MAGMA Engineering provides project-based engineering consulting for casting simulation and optimization. Services include process analysis, virtual design of experiments, and optimization — available whether or not customers own MAGMASOFT software.
4. MAGMAacademy Training and Education: Revenue from training courses, workshops, seminars, webinars, and annual user meetings. Training covers software utilization, design of experiments, autonomous optimization, and casting metallurgy. The North American User Group Meeting charges a fee (e.g., $750 including hotel and meals).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MAGMA develops and licenses MAGMASOFT, a proprietary casting process simulation and virtual optimization software platform used by metal casting foundries and automotive manufacturers. The software simulates mold filling, solidification, stress, distortion, microstructure, and mechanical properties across all major casting processes (cast iron, steel, die casting, non-ferrous, continuous casting, investment casting, heat treatment). MAGMA also delivers project-based engineering consulting (MAGMA Engineering) and structured training programs (MAGMAacademy) bundled with software licensing and maintenance contracts.

Product overview

MAGMA Giessereitechnologie GmbH offers MAGMASOFT, a comprehensive simulation and virtual optimization platform for metal casting processes. The portfolio includes the core MAGMASOFT software with Autonomous Engineering capabilities, process-specific modules (MAGMAiron, MAGMA CC, MAGMAsemisolid), the MAGMA ECONOMICS cost analysis module, and MAGMAstress for stress analysis. Supporting services include MAGMA Engineering consulting, MAGMAacademy training, MAGMAinteract 3D viewer, and the Casting Buyer procurement platform. The MAGMA APPROACH provides a systematic methodology for optimization combining virtual experimentation with decision-making frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAGMA APPROACH: A systematic methodology for optimization and problem-solving in metal casting processes
• MAGMA ECONOMICS
• MAGMAinteract
• MAGMA CC
• MAGMA C+M

Products and services

• MAGMASOFT Comprehensive casting process simulation and virtual optimization software platform covering mold filling, solidification, stress, distortion, microstructure, and mechanical properties across cast iron, steel, die casting, non-ferrous, core and mold, continuous casting, heat treatment, and investment casting processes. Sold to metal casting foundries, automotive manufacturers, and engineering service providers with Autonomous Engineering capabilities.
• MAGMA Engineering Project-based engineering consulting services providing simulation and optimization support for casting challenges. Includes process analysis, virtual design of experiments, and optimization services, available to both MAGMASOFT licensees and non-licensees.
• MAGMAacademy Paid training and education offerings including courses, workshops, seminars, webinars, and annual user meetings covering software utilization, Design of Experiments, autonomous optimization, and casting metallurgy. The North American User Group Meeting charges a fee (e.g., $750 including hotel and meals).
• MAGMAinteract Free 3D visualization software for viewing and presenting MAGMASOFT simulation results. Enables interactive display of filling animations, solidification patterns, stress, distortion, and quality criteria across cross-sections. Available as a free download with registration, serving as a product-led growth tool.
• Casting Buyer Online platform connecting casting buyers with foundries, facilitating procurement and supplier selection in the metal casting industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in molding sand consumption and 9% yield improvement for sand casting foundries applying the MAGMA APPROACH (Usipe case)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ThermoteccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Thermotec (headquartered in Hamburg, PA) collaborated with MAGMA to integrate the Thermotec Riser Sleeve Database directly into MAGMASOFT 6.1. The database contains riser geometry, exothermic performance, and molding system compatibility data for iron, steel, and nonferrous foundries. Automated selection and placement of riser sleeves in simulations is now integrated.
• SELEE CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025SELEE Corporation (headquartered in North Carolina, USA) collaborated with MAGMA to integrate the SELEE Filter Database into MAGMASOFT 6.1.0.3. The database contains validated ceramic foam filter data (pore size, flow rate, filtration capacity) for iron foundries in metric and imperial units.
• University of IowacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing research partnership with the University of Iowa's casting simulation research group. The university collaborates on MAGMASOFT validation, metallurgical modeling, and ductile iron research. University of Iowa researchers (Hardin, Beckermann) have published extensively on feeder sleeve thermophysics using MAGMASOFT.
• Foundry Institute of RWTH Aachen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Foundry Institute of RWTH Aachen University for joint research in casting simulation, metallurgical modeling, and process optimization. Located in the same city as MAGMA's headquarters, enabling close collaboration.
• Fraunhofer ITWMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute for Technological and Economic Mathematics (ITWM) collaborates with MAGMA on mathematical modeling, optimization algorithms, and computational methods for casting simulation.
• Fraunhofer LBFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute for Operational Strength and System Reliability (LBF) collaborates on component fatigue, structural durability, and the integration of casting simulation with fatigue life prediction (GrenzQualifizierung project).
• Fraunhofer IFAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) collaborates on material science, additive manufacturing simulation, and advanced casting processes.
• University of JönköpingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the School of Engineering at the University of Jönköping (Sweden) for casting research and education.
• DTU (Technical University of Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTU collaborates with MAGMA on casting simulation research and education programs.
• Aalen UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAalen University (a German university of applied sciences) partners with MAGMA on casting research and student education in foundry technology.
• DNAguss ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNAguss is a funded R&D project (01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022) supported by BMWi. MAGMA contributes casting process simulation integration into the virtual process chain for digital twin of casting manufacturing. Consortium includes Fraunhofer LBF, IKTS, University Ansbach, INTES, MATPLUS, BMB, MAGNA, HEGER, and Meuselwitz.
• GrenzQualifizierung ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrenzQualifizierung (01.07.2018 – 30.06.2021) developed virtual limiting samples for component strength assessment. MAGMA contributed casting simulation integration with nondestructive testing and fatigue design. Consortium included Fraunhofer IZFP, Siempelkamp, Meuselwitz Guss, ZF Wind Power, Eickhoff Gießerei, and others.
• MaBIFF ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaBIFF (01.08.2007 – 31.03.2011) was funded by BMBF and developed methods for predicting local microstructure and durability from casting simulation. MAGMA integrated simulation with fatigue life calculation tools (FEMFAT, LMS Virtual Lab). Consortium included Audi AG, Eisenwerk Brühl, Fraunhofer LBF, Fraunhofer ITWM, and others.
• MUSIC Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUSIC (EU Factory of the Future initiative) developed a multi-layer cognitive control system for HPDC and plastic injection molding. MAGMA contributed quality prediction improvements through new simulation criteria validated with 'horse shoe' test geometry and Audi shock tower demonstrator.
• CustoMat 3D ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustoMat 3D (BMBF-funded) developed aluminum alloys for additive manufacturing. MAGMA developed models for virtual optimization of direct metal laser melting processes. Consortium included EDAG Group and Daimler AG.
• ReGAINminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReGAIN is a research initiative in which MAGMA participates for advancing casting simulation capabilities.
• AMAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMAP (Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Assessment Platform) is an industry consortium in which MAGMA participates for casting process and materials research.
• SiGuphit-B³minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiGuphit-B³ is a research project consortium in which MAGMA participates for materials and process simulation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Altair Engineering: Altair offers casting simulation as part of its HyperWorks and Inspire Cast platforms, competing with MAGMA in the automotive and industrial machinery segments where both companies serve Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs.
• COMSOL: COMSOL Multiphysics is a broad multiphysics simulation platform that competes for casting-related simulation budgets in academic and industrial research settings, including some of MAGMA's automotive and materials research customers.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software (Simcenter): Siemens Simcenter competes with MAGMA through StarCCM+ and integrated casting/foundry capabilities within the larger Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, frequently bundled with Teamcenter PLM for automotive and heavy-industrial OEMs.
• ANSYS: ANSYS is a broad CAE platform that competes with MAGMA through Fluent-based casting modules and multiphysics simulation sold to the same automotive and industrial OEMs/tier-1 suppliers. It bundles casting within a much larger fluid/thermal/structural portfolio.
• Dassault Systèmes (SIMULIA): Dassault's SIMULIA Abaqus/CST brand portfolio offers casting process simulation as part of a broad multiphysics CAE suite, frequently bundled with CATIA and DELMIA for automotive and aerospace manufacturers that are also MAGMA customers.

Emerging players

• Thermo-Calc Software: Thermo-Calc specializes in thermodynamic and kinetic simulation of metallurgical processes, serving as an adjacent and partially overlapping competitor in casting-related materials and alloy property prediction, often used alongside MAGMASOFT in academic research workflows.

Direct peers

• Finite Solutions (SolidCast): Finite Solutions' SolidCast is a direct competitor to MAGMASOFT, offering filling, solidification, and microstructure simulation for sand and investment casting foundries serving similar small-to-mid-sized customer profiles.
• ESI Group (now part of Keysight Technologies): ESI Group developed ProCAST, a long-standing direct competitor to MAGMASOFT in metal casting process simulation covering filling, solidification, microstructure, and mechanical properties. Acquired by Keysight in 2023, ESI/ProCAST serves the same foundry and automotive OEM customer base with a comparable product portfolio.
• Flow Science (FLOW-3D): Flow Science's FLOW-3D CAST is a direct competitor to MAGMASOFT in metal casting and foundry flow simulation, serving automotive, aerospace, and heavy industrial customers with free-surface CFD-based filling and solidification analysis.
• AnyCasting: AnyCasting is a Korea-based direct competitor providing casting process simulation software for foundries worldwide, with particular strength in Asian automotive and die-casting markets where MAGMA also competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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