PARIS, France, Mar 6, 2025 – ESI Group has announced the launch of BM-Stamp, a stamping simulation tool that empowers engineers at any expertise level to run processes, from early feasibility checks to precise and predictive simulations, on standard and critical materials like high-strength steel and aluminum— without needing specialized knowledge in finite element analysis (FEM) or meshing. BM-Stamp helps automotive manufacturers reduce costs and improve accuracy, addressing the growing need for faster, more reliable simulations amid rising pressure to cut production time and expenses.
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BM-Stamp provides a user-friendly experience that lowers the initial learning curve for engineers. This allows them to achieve expected efficiency quickly. BM-Stamp not only matches the output of existing tools but also improves accuracy. This leads to lower material costs and fewer physical prototypes needed.
A building block to ESI’s complete and seamless virtual manufacturing chain
BM-Stamp integrates with ESI’s broader virtual manufacturing and performance chain that goes from single-part manufacturing to assembly and final product structural performance. The integration helps manufacturers track the origin of defects, identify influencing stages of the process chain, and avoid over-engineering by focusing on key parameters and steps. Overall benefits are a reduction in errors and an accelerated time to market.
Ghislaine Couturier, stamping innovation manager, Stellantis, said, “With BM-Stamp, we observed a significant improvement in the accuracy of our sheet metal forming simulations, especially for challenging materials like aluminum across an entire car body. The tool’s ability to reliably predict deformations and surface defects has allowed us to considerably reduce adjustments during physical try-out phases, optimizing both our costs and production timelines,”
Mathilde Chabin, virtual manufacturing, product director, ESI Group said, “With over 25 years of stamping simulation expertise and a proven track record of precision, our recent investments, in collaboration with industry partners, have been focused on developing our ergonomic software tool BM-Stamp — an intuitive, easy-to-deploy software designed for all stages of product development.”
“Its recent adoption in production by OEMs, in replacement of current practices, demonstrates the added value of the BM-Stamp proposal. BM-Stamp fits in an overall ESI strategic intention to address automotive body manufacturing challenges, from stamping to assembly, in a seamless straightforward workflow. BM-Stamp is the first solution to be launched from our new suite of tools that combines efficiency, productivity and highest accuracy.”
Source: ESI Group
About ESI Group
Founded in 1973, ESI Group specializes in virtual prototyping software and services, enabling engineers across various industries to simulate product behavior during testing, manufacturing, and real-life use. Headquartered in Bagneux, France, ESI Group operates globally, serving automotive, aerospace, defense, and heavy industry sectors. The company’s solutions allow for early detection and elimination of potential design flaws, thereby reducing the need for physical prototypes and accelerating product development cycles. In 2022, ESI Group reported approximately €130 million in revenues and employed around 1,000 people. In November 2023, ESI Group became a part of Keysight Technologies, further enhancing its predictive physics modeling and virtual prototyping capabilities.
About Stellantis
Established in Jan 2021, Stellantis N.V. emerged from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA, positioning itself as one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Stellantis oversees a diverse portfolio of 14 iconic brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to luxury sedans and commercial trucks, serving various sectors such as consumer transportation, commercial logistics, and mobility services. In 2023, Stellantis reported revenues of €189.54 billion and employed approximately 271,292 individuals globally.
