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Simulation Companies

6 Software · Simulation companies in the additive manufacturing ecosystem tracked by AMPulse. Browse profiles, funding rounds, and technology details.

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Simulation (Simulation) is a software category supporting additive manufacturing workflows. AMPulse tracks 6 companies using Simulation as a core technology, ranked below by total funding raised.

Typical materials: not applicable (software). Common applications: design, simulation, workflow management, quality control across all AM processes.

InnovMetric

Develops the PolyWorks universal 3D metrology software platform for dimensional inspection, quality control, and reverse engineering, enabling manufacturers to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes.

Québec City, CanadaFounded 1994$45M

StirLight

Develops StirSense, a proprietary machine learning platform for real-time in-process anomaly detection and traceable quality records for friction stir welding (FSW), enabling digital verification and scaling of this advanced joining process.

Chesterfield, United KingdomFounded 2021$1.6M

Moldex3D

World-leading CAE simulation software for plastic injection molding, enabling true-3D analysis to predict defects such as shrinkage, warpage, weld lines, and filling imbalance before physical production, reducing trial-and-error costs and time-to-market.

Zhubei City, TaiwanFounded 1995

Siemens AG

Provides a comprehensive digital enterprise software portfolio (Siemens Xcelerator) including CAD/CAM, simulation, and manufacturing execution systems (MES) for industrial additive manufacturing.

Munich, GermanyFounded 1847Publicly Traded

MSC Software

Provides simulation software for additive manufacturing, including Simufact Additive for metal AM process simulation and MSC Apex Generative Design for optimizing 3D printed parts, enabling first-time-right production and reducing physical prototyping costs.

Newport Beach, CA, USAFounded 1963Undisclosed

Autonomous Resource Corporation

Builds an AI-driven autonomous manufacturing platform (ARCNet) that integrates distributed production nodes with exascale supercomputing for real-time adaptive process control and qualification of metal binder jetting parts for defense. Operates as a Delaware corporation.

New York, USAFounded 2023

Frequently asked questions

What is Simulation (Simulation)?

A software category supporting additive manufacturing workflows.

Which companies are leaders in Simulation?

Based on funding data tracked by AMPulse as of 2026-06, the top Simulation companies include InnovMetric, StirLight, Moldex3D, Siemens AG, and MSC Software. Full list of 6 tracked companies available on this page.

What materials does Simulation use?

Simulation commonly works with not applicable (software).

What industries use Simulation?

Primary applications for Simulation include design, simulation, workflow management, quality control across all AM processes.