SOLIDWORKS reseller consolidation continues.
Court Square Capital-backed GoEngineer has acquired Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI), a product development solutions provider specializing in 3D software and 3D printing.
“The acquisition of CATI represents the continued execution of our goal to make GoEngineer the premier provider of 3D design and additive manufacturing solutions in the U.S.,” said Jeff Vogel, managing partner at Court Square. “Our investment in GoEngineer, together with its subsequent add-on acquisitions, is a testament to our 40-year track record of successfully partnering with founders and manager-owners to help drive significant value creation while remaining dedicated to their core values in excellence and quality.”
With more than 35 years of experience, GoEngineer is a leading provider of design and additive manufacturing solutions, with “tens of thousands” of customers in high-tech, medical, machine design, energy and other industries.
GoEngineer provides most of Dassault SysteÌ€mes’ applications, including SOLIDWORKS, SIMULA, ENOVIA and CNC. As with most resellers, it supplies training and support to its customers.
More than just a SOLIDWORKS reseller, GoEngineer has an extensive portfolio of products that was “carefully selected for their ease of use, manageability and ability to integrate with third-party platforms that help to unlock innovation and deliver better products faster.” Using its expertise in various design methods, GoEngineer improves the performance of its customers current technology and introduces new products and technology as needed.
The gap between traditional and advanced manufacturing is narrowing. Look no further than additive manufacturing for signs of this. At one time the use of additive manufacturing techniques was costly and the use case limiting. However, as these technologies come down in price and use cases increase, they are no longer available only to academia and larger manufacturers.
Enter GoEngineer. One of the company’s strengths is its expertise in additive manufacturing, selling 3D printers (from Stratasys, Velo3D, MakerBot and others), 3D printing materials and supplies and post-processing. In addition, its team provides additive manufacturing training and 3D printing/part design services.
So, Why CATI?
Founded in 1992, Computer Aided Technology, based in the Chicago area, is like a Midwest version of Utah-based GoEngineer. Both companies are predominantly SOLIDWORKS resellers with an additive manufacturing service add-on.
In addition to specializing in SOLIDWORKS, CATI helps its customers transform their businesses and stay ahead of the competition by leveraging a range of software, 3D printing, 3D scanning, advanced simulation, design automation and implementation solutions. Sound familiar?
The CATI acquisition is GoEngineer’s eleventh since 2013, following the most recent acquisition of Proto3000 in October 2021. By adding CATI, GoEngineer continues its goal of building a national CAD and additive manufacturing network. Specifically, through CATI’s existing customer network, this acquisition expands GoEngineer’s footprint in the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
The acquisition was effective August 18, 2022. GoEngineer has no immediate plans to make changes and will absorb the existing CATI staff and offices under the GoEngineer banner. So existing CATI customers will continue to be served by their preferred location (and team members) in addition to gaining access to the GoEngineer resources.
“We have been impressed by CATI’s commitment to quality and innovation and believe their strong product development presence in the CAD and additive manufacturing solutions space complements our existing capabilities,” said Ken Coburn, founder and chief executive officer of GoEngineer. “Through the integration of CATI, we hope to expand our product offering, drive greater value for our existing customers and key technology partners, and enhance our ability to reach more customers in different regions across the U.S.”
