iCapp

iCapp develop user friendly and process-orientated software tools for the design and modeling of free-form surfaces.

iCapp GmbH was founded in early 2000 by Dr. Jörg Danzberg and Dr. Stefan Schmälzle. At this time both had graduated and completed their theses, from the departments for Virtual Production (IVP) and Machine Tools and Manufacturing (IWF) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich (ETH Zürich). The founders’ core applied research ideas have laid the foundation for the spin-off company. During its early years, the company focused on the development of its “MethoPlan” software, used by the automotive industry clients for tool design in car body construction. In 2000, the iCapp GmbH business proposal has won a 2nd runner up award at the prestigious “Venture 2000” contest (McKinsey, ETH Zurich). The positive trend has continued in 2001, as the proposal made it into a top 10 business ideas at the 'Swiss Technology Award 2001” competition.