Spatial
Provides 3D software development toolkits (SDKs) for additive manufacturing applications, including modeling, visualization, and CAD translation components, enabling OEMs and ISVs to build comprehensive AM software solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Jean-Marc Guillard
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $25M
- Latest Round
- Acquired by Dassault Systèmes (2000)
- Key Investors
- Dassault Systèmes
Technology & Products
Key Products
Provides 3D software development toolkits (SDKs) including ACIS 3D modeling kernel, interoperability, visualization, and meshing components for additive manufacturing and other engineering applications.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary SDKs for geometric modeling and data translation, integrated with partners like ModuleWorks for additive and hybrid machining, providing a defensible software component ecosystem.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces development time and costs for AM software by offering robust, pre-built 3D components, accelerating time-to-market for innovative applications and enhancing interoperability across CAD systems.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on SDKs for AM software development rather than end-user applications, with specialized components for wall thickness analysis and slicing operations tailored for 3D printing workflows.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Independent software vendors (ISVs), machine manufacturers, research institutes, universities, and 3D printing OEMs
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; CAD/CAM; Robotics; Metrology; BIM/AEC
Competitors
Tech Soft 3D, Open Design Alliance
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
400+ customers worldwide, 1M+ end-users utilizing software with integrated Spatial modeling kernels.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1986; Acquired by Dassault Systèmes; Joined ADAPT consortium in 2017; Launched Spatial for Entrepreneurs Program in 2017
Notable Customers
Prototek, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ricardo Software, InnovMetric (users include BMW, Boeing, Daimler-Chrysler, Ford, Porsche, Toyota)