Capgemini signs agreement to acquire PLM and manufacturing operations specialist Piterion to strengthen digital engineering capabilities
(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has signed an agreement to acquire Stuttgart-based Piterion, a specialist in product lifecycle management and manufacturing operations management solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Capgemini’s digital engineering capabilities and expand its ability to help industrial clients modernize complex manufacturing environments. Piterion brings expertise in connecting engineering, manufacturing execution, and enterprise resource planning systems while supporting cloud-based digital transformation initiatives. With more than 200 employees and operations in Germany, Italy, Tunisia, and India, the company serves global clients across industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense, life sciences, and high-technology manufacturing. By combining Piterion’s PLM and MOM expertise with Capgemini’s capabilities in artificial intelligence, analytics, and generative AI, the two companies aim to help clients accelerate product development, improve operational efficiency, and transition toward cloud-native industrial systems. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months subject to regulatory approvals.
(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 9-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini has reached an agreement to acquire Piterion, a specialist in product lifecycle management (PLM) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), in a move aimed at strengthening its capabilities in digital engineering and industrial transformation. The acquisition will expand Capgemini’s ability to deliver advanced solutions that connect complex manufacturing systems and support the digitalization of industrial operations.
Piterion has built a strong reputation for managing sophisticated PLM environments and integrating key manufacturing systems within large-scale industrial organizations. By bringing Piterion’s expertise into the Group, Capgemini intends to enhance its offerings for clients seeking to modernize engineering processes and improve manufacturing performance through digital technologies.
The combined capabilities of both companies will help organizations accelerate the transition from traditional on-premise infrastructure to cloud-native environments. Piterion’s experience in engineering application environments will complement Capgemini’s strengths in artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and generative AI, enabling clients to improve product development cycles, reduce engineering and manufacturing costs, and increase operational flexibility.
The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Piterion has developed an international presence with subsidiaries in Italy, Tunisia, and India. The company employs more than 200 specialists and serves a range of global clients across sectors including automotive, aerospace and defense, life sciences, and high-technology industries.
Piterion focuses on designing and managing complex engineering application landscapes that support digital manufacturing. Its expertise includes PLM solutions and the integration of systems used in manufacturing execution, manufacturing operations management, and enterprise resource planning. Through these capabilities, the company helps organizations improve efficiency, traceability, and reliability across their manufacturing processes.
The company also uses advanced cloud infrastructure and digital tools to bring innovative engineering concepts into operational environments. Artificial intelligence plays a key role in its approach, with the team developing proprietary accelerators such as data migration platforms, 3D visualization technologies, and deployment frameworks designed to simplify and speed up digital transformation projects.
Dr. Michael Schulte, Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini Engineering and member of Capgemini’s Group Executive Board, said that manufacturers increasingly seek to improve industrial engineering processes through digitalization and the use of AI technologies. He noted that Piterion’s expertise in managing complex, multi-layered PLM and manufacturing environments across global organizations makes the company a strong strategic addition to Capgemini’s engineering services portfolio.
According to Schulte, the acquisition will strengthen Capgemini’s global PLM capabilities, expand its portfolio of agent-based solutions, deepen relationships with strategic clients, and support growth in industries where advanced product engineering and manufacturing expertise are critical.
Ravi Nirankari, co-founder of Piterion, highlighted the complementary strengths between the two companies. He said Piterion works with clients in sectors that closely align with Capgemini’s industrial focus and that both organizations share strong partner ecosystems.
Nirankari added that joining Capgemini will provide Piterion’s team with access to global projects and broader growth opportunities while maintaining the shared values that underpin both companies’ cultures.
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