The startup develops computational design software that utilizes 3D solid design, topology optimization, and implicit geometry kernels to enhance product planning and design in industrial engineering. This technology enables manufacturers to efficiently create complex structures and manage thermal and fluid dynamics, ultimately improving production speed and customization capabilities.
Funding
$138.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Engineering teams often rely on traditional CAD tools that require early design lock‑in, produce fragile geometry, and lack integrated simulation, making it difficult to explore complex design spaces, iterate quickly, and ensure performance against demanding requirements.
Solution
nTop provides a geometry‑centric design platform that generates and adapts solid models through implicit mathematical definitions rather than explicit surface modeling. By embedding finite‑element and computational‑fluid dynamics analysis directly into the design loop, engineers receive real‑time physics feedback while they create, enabling rapid trade‑off evaluation. The software captures design intent as reusable, auditable logic that can be scaled across variants, missions, and programs, turning tribal knowledge into shareable code. This approach accelerates iteration, reduces trial‑and‑error, and delivers higher‑confidence decisions throughout concept, development, and production optimization phases.
Target Audience
Primary customers are engineering design teams in aerospace, automotive, medical device, and consumer product companies that develop complex, performance‑critical parts for additive manufacturing.
Features
- Implicit modeling engine where each solid is defined by a single mathematical equation, allowing instant geometry updates without re‑meshing
- Integrated FEA and CFD simulation that runs in‑the‑loop, providing real‑time performance insights during design
- Field‑driven design tools that optimize geometry based on simulation, test, or analytical data
- Reusable design processes (nTop Automate) for batch‑processing, variant generation, and automated workflow orchestration
- Seamless import/export of data to existing CAD, PLM, and simulation stacks via standard file formats and APIs
- Scalable logic capture that can be applied across multiple parts, assemblies, and product families