July 12, 2017 – On July 1, 2017, CENIT AG acquired a majority interest in SynOpt GmbH, based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen (Stuttgart). The move expands CENIT’s competency and portfolio in the field of simulation solutions.
As a small company, SynOpt has relied on its consulting expertise to become a German simulation expert for structural analysis, metal shaping and chipping. In technology terms, SynOpt’s expertise is based on SIMULA solutions by Dassault Systèmes and DEFORMTMsolutions by the Scientific Forming Technologies Corporation.
SynOpt has set itself the goal of consulting and operatively supporting clients in virtual product development across all process phases: The company’s portfolio includes potentials analysis, methodological development and software integration, as well as custom development and automation of simulation procedures. Following the acquisition of KEONYS S.A.S., the French market leader for Dassault Systèmes-based SIMULIA solutions, CENIT is leveraging its stake in SynOpt GmbH to further expand its position in the growing simulation market.