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3DSE Management Consultants boost the R&D competitiveness of the world's best-known technology brands. We improve our clients' R&D performance, ensure sustainable growth through innovation and reduce R&D complexity.

Latest

New strategic partner: CONTEXT64AI

December 9, 2025 |

The Graz-based AI start-up Context64.ai and 3DSE Management Consultants have formed a strategic alliance to bring artificial…

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3DSE at the top again: Winner of the Best of Consulting Award

November 21, 2025 |

3DSE Management Consultants GmbH continues to be one of Germany’s top consultancies. In WirtschaftsWoche’s Best of Consulting…

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New Testimonial: Palfinger Europe GmbH

September 29, 2025 |

“3DSE’s structured yet flexible approach and their in-depth software expertise were crucial to our success. Their advice…

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Neubesetzung des Beirates -3DSE gewinnt zwei führende Experten für Innovation und Technologie

September 23, 2025 |

Wir begrüßen mit Ulrich Kranz und Dr. Gerhard Ebenhoch zwei neue Mitglieder im Beirat. Beide zählen zu…

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We consult differently

Our highly effective consulting approach is unlike anything you've seen before. We combine behavioral orientation with outstanding expertise of cross-industry R&D best practices. We learn together with you and you learn from us. This is the basis for coherent and suitable solutions.

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Who we consult

We consult corporations and large, medium-sized companies in high-tech industries that offer engineered products, complex services, or digital business models.

Automotive

Mobile Machines

Defense & Security

Energy

Medical

Railway

Testimonials

Palfinger Europe GmbH
“The structured yet flexible approach of 3DSE, combined with their profound software expertise, was crucial to our success. Their consulting enabled us to navigate complex discussions and laid the foundation for a sustainable transformation into a software-driven, future-ready organization.”

Andreas Hille
Palfinger Europe GmbH

Palfinger Europe GmbH
“The 3DSE Design Cell Workshop was key to creating a future-proof product concept for a major tender with a leading truck OEM. Despite limited capacity and market experience, their structured yet dynamic facilitation helped our team co-develop a feasible, competitive solution and build strong internal alignment. A truly inspiring and impactful collaboration.“

Gerhard Auer
Palfinger Europe GmbH

BRP Rotax GmbH & Co. KG
“Efficiency and quality in R&D projects are the basis for bringing our innovative products to market. With the help of 3DSE, we have implemented targeted improvements in process, methodology and tools and taken a big step towards R&D excellence.”

Stefan Arndt
BRP Rotax GmbH & Co. KG

ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG
“3DSE impressed us with its high level of expertise, professionalism, and comprehensive know-how. What stood out to me in particular was the collaborative approach and strong emphasis on partnership. The clear and precise articulation of the R&D strategy, which was absolutely to the point, was truly outstanding.”

Thomas Petraschek
ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

INCOSE
“Our collaboration with 3DSE has been essential in advancing the FuSE initiative. Their deep involvement, understanding of our volunteer organization, and wide-ranging experience in Systems Engineering have been invaluable. They’ve not only helped us address key pain points across multiple industry domains but also connected us with industry partners who could contribute to FuSE and INCOSE. With their established network within INCOSE and their well-accepted presence in our community, 3DSE has been a reliable partner in creating work results together with our experts. We look forward to our continued collaboration as we work towards realizing the SE-Vision 2035.”

Ralf Hartmann
INCOSE

WFL Millturn Technologies GmbH Co.KG
„Als unser langjähriger Trusted Advisor hat 3DSE mit seinen Kompetenzen in Innovation und F&E maßgeblich zur Fortschreibung der WFL Wachstumsstrategie beigetragen.“

Norbert Jungreithmayr
WFL Millturn Technologies GmbH & Co.KG

Automobile OEM
"Through the systematic approach and the trusting collaboration with 3DSE, we were able to fully achieve our goals across all departments."


Automobile OEM

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
"With the assistance of 3DSE's methodical and operational support, we were able to create all engineering quotation documents with the help of tools in just 6 months."

Christian Knop
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Automobile OEM
"3DSE has helped us to develop a viable process structure for our area, while always keeping the users in mind."


Automobile OEM

Automobile OEM
"With the value stream orientation of 3DSE, we were able to significantly sharpen the core of our development activities, increase efficiencies and streamline processes."


Automobile OEM

Current R&D Insights

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