Simetal3D
French specialist in metal additive manufacturing simulation software and services, distributing AdditiveLab RESEARCH for PBF and DED process optimization.
- CEO / Founder
- Erwan Beauchesne
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
AdditiveLab RESEARCH (distribution); AM Simulation Services; Custom GUI Development; AM Process Training
Technological Advantage
PhD-level simulation expertise (Arts et Métiers ParisTech, machining simulation); official French distributor of AdditiveLab; specialized DED simulation for large-format metal AM.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces trial-and-error costs in metal AM by predicting thermal behavior, residual stresses, and deformations, enabling faster process qualification and lower scrap rates.
How They Differentiate
Unlike black-box commercial solvers, provides open software architecture (AdditiveLab) allowing users to create and automate their own simulation processes; specialized DED expertise.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
AM designers, engineers, researchers, and industrial manufacturers using metal 3D printing (PBF and DED).
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Research & Academia; Energy
Competitors
Ansys (Additive Suite); Simufact (Hexagon); Autodesk Netfabb
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Specialized boutique; 1-10 employees; active at major European AM exhibitions.
Major Milestones
2021: Founded by Erwan Beauchesne; Established as official French distributor for AdditiveLab RESEARCH; Featured in La Jaune et la Rouge; Exhibitor at Formnext 2025
Notable Customers
Safran; PINT; Laboratoire GeEM (École Centrale de Nantes)