AMendate
Develops fully automated topology optimization software for generative design in additive manufacturing, enabling rapid creation of lightweight, complex 3D-printed parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Thomas Reiher
- Team Size
- N/A (Acquired by Hexagon)
- Stage
- Acquired
- Latest Round
- Acquired by Hexagon
- Key Investors
- N/A (Acquired by Hexagon)
Technology & Products
Key Products
AMendate Topology Optimization Software
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Software reduces optimization time from days to hours, as cited in customer testimonials and press releases. Defensible via trade secrets and integration into Hexagon's MSC Software suite, creating switching costs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces design-to-print time by up to 90% compared to manual optimization, enabling automated generation of organic-shaped parts that minimize material use and weight while maximizing structural performance for AM processes.
How They Differentiate
Fully automated workflow vs. nTopology's manual scripting (cuts design time by 3x), specialized for AM vs. Altair's broader simulation suite (offers 50% faster AM-specific optimization), and integrated smoothing algorithms vs. Autodesk's general-purpose tools (produces smoother, print-ready surfaces without post-processing).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers and engineers in aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors adopting additive manufacturing for lightweight, optimized components.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
nTopology; Altair Inspire; Autodesk Fusion 360 Generative Design
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Acquired by Hexagon in June 2019, integrated into MSC Software division; software reduces design-to-print time by up to 90% compared to manual optimization; presented at EMO Hannover 2019; estimated annual revenue $2M and employees <10 according to Owler.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2018 by University of Paderborn researchers; Acquired by Hexagon in June 2019 for integration into MSC Software division