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Systems integrator and PTC Platinum Reseller specializing in CAD/PLM software (Creo, Windchill) with expanding 3D printing contract manufacturing partnerships and hardware distribution (Markforged, Desktop Metal).
- CEO / Founder
- Garry Hoffman
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
PTC Creo (CAD software); PTC Windchill (PLM/Product Lifecycle Management); PTC Mathcad (Engineering calculations); Creo AI (Generative design & real-time simulation); Markforged composite 3D printers (carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass); Desktop Metal metal AM systems (binder jetting); Contract manufacturing partnerships (metal sintering, FDM, polyjet); Implementation, training, and support services; Digital transformation consulting
Technological Advantage
Deep domain expertise in CAD/PLM ecosystem and manufacturing workflows; established relationships with 600+ enterprise customers in regulated industries (aerospace, medical); ability to broker and optimize 3D printing contract manufacturing across on-shore and off-shore partners; exclusive North American PTC Platinum status enables competitive pricing and priority support access.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Single-source solution for product design, simulation, and lifecycle management software combined with 3D printing prototyping and production services; accelerates time-to-market while reducing design-to-manufacturing cycle from 14+ weeks to 3-6 weeks through integrated digital thread and additive manufacturing partnerships.
How They Differentiate
Largest PTC Platinum Reseller in North America vs. competitors; 20+ years focused exclusively on manufacturing engineering; integrated digital thread approach (CAD → PLM → manufacturing/3DP) vs. point solutions; deep aerospace/defense/medical expertise with compliance capability (regulated industry implementations); founder/CEO is former PTC expert providing technical credibility with enterprises.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Discrete manufacturers (aerospace, automotive, medical device, life sciences companies)
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Medical Devices; Life Sciences; Industrial Equipment
Competitors
Intuitive Technology Partners (PTC reseller); Internet Creations (systems integrator); Hu-manity.co (software/consulting)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Largest PTC Platinum Reseller in North America; 600+ Windchill implementations; 20+ years operating continuously since 2002; estimated $4.1M-$5.0M annual revenue (2024); 25-100 employees
Major Milestones
2002: Founded by Garry Hoffman (PTC Windchill expert); 2020: Expanded product portfolio with Mentor Graphics partnership (CFD/CAE tools); 2019: Established Markforged partnership for composite 3D printer distribution; 2023+: Desktop Metal partnership for industrial metal AM systems (ETEC line); 2024: Launched AI-driven engineering solutions (Creo AI, Windchill AI, Codebeamer)
Notable Customers
Bigfoot Biomedical; DATATRAK; eSystems; Fritz Stephan; LeddarTech; Medtronic; Navya; Gedeon Richter