OPEN MIND Technologies AG
German CAM software developer whose hyperMILL platform provides 5-axis CNC machining, mill-turn, and additive manufacturing post-processing toolpaths for precision manufacturing across aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Volker Nesenhöner
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $6.9M
- Latest Round
- 2002-04
- Key Investors
- Mensch und Maschine Software SE (parent company, XETRA: MUM)
Technology & Products
Key Products
hyperMILL® (CAM software for 2.5D through 5-axis CNC machining, mill-turn, and additive manufacturing finishing toolpaths)
Technological Advantage
Controller-independent NC code output supporting 200+ machine types; BEST FIT adaptive machining for AM components; Virtual Machining digital twin with collision avoidance; 90%+ reduction in programming time for complex 5-axis parts; 30+ years of CAM algorithm R&D with 90+ dedicated R&D engineers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Single CAM software platform (hyperMILL) covering 2.5D through 5-axis CNC machining, mill-turn, and additive manufacturing finishing toolpaths, reducing programming time by up to 90% and enabling shops to machine complex AM near-net-shape parts without multiple software tools.
How They Differentiate
Single vendor covering complete manufacturing from AM design through 5-axis finishing and virtual verification in one platform, vs. competitors requiring multiple software tools and data translations for hybrid AM+machining workflows.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
CNC machine shops, aerospace and automotive Tier-1 and Tier-2 manufacturers, precision medical device manufacturers, and job shops machining AM near-net-shape parts requiring complex 5-axis toolpaths.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical Devices; Toolmaking & Mold Making; Energy; General Manufacturing
Competitors
SolidCAM, CNC Software, SprutCAM
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
400+ employees; 90+ R&D engineers; 17 international offices; 10,000+ customers; 20,000+ software installations; global presence across 30+ countries
Major Milestones
Founded 1994 in Wessling, Germany by Volker Nesenhöner; developed hyperMILL platform; joined Mensch und Maschine group; expanded to 17 international offices across Europe, Americas, and Asia; reached 10,000+ customers and 20,000+ installations; launched BEST FIT for AM adaptive machining; 2026 TISAX information security certification
Notable Customers
Over 10,000 customers globally across aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors.