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GE Additive acquires GeonX

GE Additive  has acquired GeonX, a privately-owned developer of simulation software. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed.

GeonX provides software for engineers when developing new products, to simulate additive manufacturing, welding, machining and heat treatment processes.

Founded in 2012, GeonX has 12 people and is headquartered in Belgium.

[Image courtesy: GeonX]

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