Missler Software History

Founded in Ile-de-France by the Missler brothers at the beginning of the 1980s:

• 1977: Foundation of Missler Mécanique by the Missler brothers in Evry
• 1980: First NC system and software development with Olivetti
• 1983: Missler Mécanique also becomes manufacturer of bandsaw machines
• 1984: Foundation of Missler Informatique by Michel Goujon, followed by Jean Pierre Lugarini, to develop and market the GTL3 product
• 1988: Release of Surf3D, a PC software for moldmakers with a very efficient surface modeler
• 1990: Release of GPS, the first production management product designed for subcontractors. Missler Informatique exceeds FRF 30m in sales (approx. USD 135,000).
• 1992: Alliance with the Toulouse-based company Topcad, publisher of TopSolid 3D CAD software, and the Grenoble-based company Catalpa, sheet metal specialist. The idea was to develop an integrated CAD/CAM line for all mechanical engineering trades. From 1992 to 2000, the Missler Group grew very strongly, to exceed FRF 100m (approx. USD 13.5m) in sales with a staff of 130 employees.
• 1994: Integration of the Parasolid kernel modeler
• 1997: Export business begins; first success in Japan
• 2001: Merger of all company entities into Missler Software, managed by Michel Goujon and Christian Arber (founder of Topcad with Jean Luc Rolland)
• 2001: Missler Software integrates CN Industries and the GOelan line. With a total of 200 employees, annual sales now amount to USD 19 Millions.