GoEngineer
Multi-channel CAD software and 3D printing services provider delivering SOLIDWORKS licensing, Stratasys 3D printer systems, and engineering consulting across design, scanning, simulation, and manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Ken Coburn
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Private Equity - Undisclosed - January 2022
- Key Investors
- Court Square Capital Partners
Technology & Products
Key Products
SOLIDWORKS CAD software (Dassault Systèmes licensing); Stratasys FDM and PolyJet 3D printers; 3DEXPERIENCE product lifecycle management platform; 3D scanning services; CAMWorks CAM software; FEA/CFD analysis tools; PLM hosting and implementation; Bright Laser Technologies metal 3D printers (BLT partnership); Professional training and support services
Technological Advantage
Strategic partnerships with Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS/3DEXPERIENCE), Stratasys (FDM/PolyJet market leader), and Bright Laser Technologies (metal AM). Bundled offering reduces customer switching costs and creates ecosystem lock-in. Multi-regional presence with localized support differentiates against pure software vendors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accelerate product design cycles and reduce prototyping costs by bundling industry-standard CAD (SOLIDWORKS), proven 3D printing systems (Stratasys), 3D scanning, FEA/CFD simulation, and expert implementation support nationwide. Thousands of customers benefit from integrated software-hardware-services ecosystem with 18+ regional training centers.
How They Differentiate
Bundled software-hardware-services model; long regional presence; extensive training infrastructure; aggressive M&A consolidation; multi-brand portfolio (SOLIDWORKS, Stratasys, Bright Laser, CAMWorks, Altium)
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineering and manufacturing companies; product design firms; medical device manufacturers; aerospace/defense contractors; machine builders
Industry Verticals
High Technology; Medical Device; Machine Design & Engineering; Energy; Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
3D Systems (direct Stratasys competitor + reseller networks); Proto Labs (on-demand manufacturing + software tools); Sculpteo (cloud-based 3D printing platform); SolidWorks resellers (e.g., GoEngineer competes with other regional Dassault distributors)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
40+ years in business; thousands of customers across high-tech, medical, machine design, energy, and aerospace sectors; 18+ training/support centers nationwide; multiple strategic acquisitions (Inceptra, CATI, DASI Solutions, Proto3000 Stratasys business, CAD Micro)
Major Milestones
Founded (1980s, ~40 years ago); Acquired Inceptra (strengthened engineering solutions position); Acquired CATI (Computer Aided Technology integration); Acquired DASI Solutions; Integrated CAD Micro operations; Expanded to Canada via Proto3000, Inc.'s Stratasys 3D printing acquisition; Partnered with Bright Laser Technologies for metal AM expansion
Notable Customers
Howard S. Wright; Tri-State Drilling