Cenaero
Non-profit applied research center delivering numerical simulation platforms (Morfeo, Argo, Minamo) and HPC-powered engineering services for AM process modeling, topology optimization, and multidisciplinary design in aeronautics and aerospace.
- CEO / Founder
- Philippe Geuzaine (General Manager)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- N/A (Non-profit research center)
- Latest Round
- N/A (Non-profit research center)
- Key Investors
- Walloon Region (ERDF/SPW); European Commission (Horizon Europe/H2020); Safran; Skywin Cluster; EuroHPC/EuroCC Belgium
Technology & Products
Key Products
Numerical simulation platforms: Morfeo (AM process modeling), Argo (multidisciplinary design), Minamo (optimization). HPC infrastructure and engineering services for AM process modeling, topology optimization, and multidisciplinary design in aeronautics and aerospace.
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: Tier-1 HPC operator status in Charleroi (A6K ecosystem) providing unique computational capacity for large-scale industrial simulations. CLAIMED: Internationally recognized expertise in aeronautical numerical simulation and HPC for industrial R&D. Morfeo platform specifically designed for AM manufacturing process simulation — defensibility stems from 20+ years of domain-specific IP development as a non-profit research center with government/regional backing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides aerospace OEMs and manufacturers access to world-class simulation software and HPC infrastructure (38,400 cores) for AM process modeling and topology optimization, reducing design iteration cycles and enabling defect prediction before physical prototyping.
How They Differentiate
Cenaero differentiates itself by combining proprietary AM-specific simulation software (Morfeo) with direct HPC infrastructure operation, offering an integrated research-as-a-service model. Their non-profit structure facilitates long-term fundamental research collaborations, setting them apart from commercial competitors and pure software vendors like Simufact and Amphyon.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and industrial companies requiring advanced numerical simulation, AM process modeling, and high-performance computing for product innovation and design optimization.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Aeronautics; Spacecraft; Manufacturing
Competitors
Simufact, Amphyon (for AM simulation software); other applied research centers in aeronautics and HPC.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
20 years of continuous operation as of 2022; operates Tier-1 supercomputer with 38,400 computing cores in Charleroi A6K ecosystem; participates in approximately 25 fairs/conferences annually (as of ~2018); holds EN 9100:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.
Major Milestones
2002: Founded as non-profit applied research center in Gosselies, Belgium; ~2018: Renewed 5-year research partnership with Safran; approximately 25 annual conference participations; 2022: Celebrated 20 years of activity; confirmed operation of Tier-1 supercomputer (38,400 cores) in Wallonia A6K HPC ecosystem
Notable Customers
Safran