Aegis Software announced it has completed its acquisition of Simio, combining Aegis’ manufacturing execution and operations software with Simio’s digital twin simulation and advanced planning and scheduling capabilities. The companies said the combined offering is intended to help manufacturers understand what happened on the factory floor, what is happening now, and what is likely to happen next by pairing manufacturing operations management with glass box, AI-powered simulation and scenario modeling.
Simio is known for discrete event simulation, digital twin modeling, and advanced planning and scheduling tools used by industrial engineers to model complex operational workflows and evaluate what-if scenarios. The company is also taught in more than 500 higher education institutions, which the companies said helps ensure future manufacturing and operations professionals enter the workforce with hands-on experience using modern simulation and planning technologies.
Aegis, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, provides MES software for discrete manufacturers across industries, including aerospace, defense, electronics, medical, and automotive. The company said its platform serves as a unified backbone for production, quality, materials, and analytics across lines, factories, and global sites, and supports more than 2,200 factories across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Peak Rock Capital, which backs Aegis, said the acquisition expands Aegis’ product breadth and strengthens its ability to deliver an integrated suite spanning execution, planning, and simulation. Simio’s founder said the deal positions Simio for its next stage of growth while allowing him to remain a shareholder in the combined company.
KEY QUOTES
“We are excited to join forces with Simio, expanding our 30-year legacy of pioneering MES software innovation. This acquisition unites cutting-edge solutions under one platform, empowering customers to make mission-critical decisions via access to end-to-end support throughout the manufacturing process. We’re grateful to our employees, customers and partners for supporting us through this next chapter of growth.”
Jason Spera, Co-Founder and CEO, Aegis
“Aegis’ acquisition of Simio enhances the combined company’s ability to serve customers with a differentiated and comprehensive suite of integrated manufacturing solutions, coupled with industry leading simulation and advanced planning and scheduling capabilities. We are confident that this combination will help Aegis grow its solutions to serve over 2,200 factories in their critical operations.”
Preston Thomas, Managing Director, Peak Rock, and Board Member, Aegis
“The Simio team and I have built and refined a differentiated software solution to optimize our customers’ manufacturing operations. Our team is proud of the success it has achieved to date and believes that Aegis is the ideal partner as we undertake the next stage of growth. I am thrilled to continue as a shareholder in the Company.”
Dennis Pegden, Founder, Simio
“We look forward to partnering with the combined company to achieve its ambitious growth plan and will continue to pursue strategic acquisitions that expand Aegis’ capabilities and product breadth.”
Jared Mason, Managing Director, Peak Rock, and Board Member, Aegis
