ISEMP
University of Bremen research group developing high-fidelity computational simulation tools for predicting distortion, residual stress, and microstructure in metal additive manufacturing processes, with IP commercialized via spin-off AMSIS.
- CEO / Founder
- Vasily Ploshikhin
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Seed - Undisclosed - November 2021
- Key Investors
- HZG Group; Airbus; German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF); European Union (Horizon 2020)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Distortion prediction simulation software; Microstructure evolution calculation tools; Mesoscopic temperature field solvers; Residual stress analysis software; AMSIS (commercial spin-off software)
Technological Advantage
Direct validation of simulation models through strategic partnership with Airbus and BRE3D initiative, ensuring industrial relevance. Spin-off AMSIS commercializes software for production use. Proprietary mesoscopic thermal field solvers achieve higher fidelity than generic FEA codes.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces production scrap and lead times by enabling virtual validation of metal AM parts, predicting thermal distortion, residual stress, and microstructure evolution before the physical build.
How They Differentiate
Offers deeper integration of microstructure evolution and thermal field physics versus generic commercial solvers, specifically optimized for aerospace structural components; direct Airbus co-development provides unique validation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, AM hardware manufacturers, and research institutions requiring predictive modeling for metal 3D printing.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Research & Development
Competitors
Simufact (Hexagon); Ansys Additive Suite; Autodesk Netfabb; Flow Science (FLOW-3D AM)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Member of AVIABELT aerospace cluster since 2011; key research partner for Airbus Bremen; technology commercialized through spin-off AMSIS; 3 granted patents.
Major Milestones
2011: Airbus Endowed Chair established at University of Bremen; 2016: AMSIS spin-off founded to commercialize simulation software; 2019: US/EP patents granted for distortion prediction methods; 2025: Exhibitor at Formnext 2025
Notable Customers
Airbus; Premium AEROTEC