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PTC

SoftwareBoston, MA, USAFounded 1985· One of 350 Software companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides CAD, PLM, and IIoT software with additive manufacturing extensions (e.g., Creo AMX) to enable design, simulation, and production of 3D-printed parts.

CEO / Founder
Neil Barua
Team Size
5001-10000
Stage
Public
Total Funding
$2.7B
Key Investors
Oak Investment Partners; Bessemer Venture Partners

Technology & Products

Key Products

CAD (Creo), PLM (Windchill), IoT (ThingWorx), AR (Vuforia), SLM (Service Lifecycle Management)

Technological Advantage

Proprietary parametric modeling and simulation tools protected by patents in CAD and PLM.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Integrates additive manufacturing into digital thread to enable design, simulation, and production of 3D-printed parts within the digital product lifecycle.

How They Differentiate

Creo AMX integrates design, optimization, validation, and print-check in one environment for additive manufacturing workflows.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Large industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and consumer goods

Industry Verticals

Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Industrial Equipment; Consumer Goods

Competitors

Autodesk, ANSYS, Siemens AG, Dassault Systèmes, SAP, IBM

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue $2.74 billion (2025); 7,642 employees (2025); business customers globally.

Major Milestones

Founded in 1985; IPO in 1989; Acquired ThingWorx in 2013; Launched Creo AMX in 2016; Partnered with Materialise for AM integration in 2020

Notable Customers

Lockheed Martin; Ford; Medtronic; Siemens Energy