ESS - Engineering Software Steyr GmbH

22/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to say a big thank you to all our colleagues, customers, and partners who were part of this journey.

This year was truly special for us as ESS celebrated its 10th anniversary, a milestone that reminded us how far we’ve come and, more importantly, who we’ve come this far with.

We were proud to crown this anniversary year with the first year of collaboration with ABB Robotics and Paint Shop 2030 conference, bringing together inspiring people, ideas, and discussions about the future of paint shops and digitalization.

None of this would be possible without the trust, collaboration, and shared ambition of our community. Thank you for challenging us, supporting us, and building the future with us.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a successful, inspiring 2026 filled with good health, meaningful moments, and achievements in both your personal and professional life.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

14/03/2025

Top coating is more than just aesthetics—it's about protection, consistency, and efficiency. But achieving a perfect finish isn't easy. Variations in paint path, material properties, and rotary bell settings make manual optimization a challenge. 🚗✨

With alsim Top Coating, you can:
✅ Perfect key parameters like airflow, electrostatics, and paint thickness
✅ Ensure uniform quality across all production runs
✅ Reduce material wastage & harmful emissions
✅ Eliminate costly physical prototypes and accelerate development

Powered by hybrid numerical methods and multi-GPU acceleration, alsim Top Coating delivers ultra-fast simulations with real-world accuracy—seamlessly integrating with offline programming (OLP) from various robot brands.
💡Gain complete control over your painting process. 🎨

Contact us for a free consultation: https://www.essteyr.com/consult

06/03/2025

Flood waxing has been a longstanding method used by several automotive OEMs to protect vehicle cavities from corrosion. 🛡

But is it efficient enough?

To achieve complete corrosion protection, optimal wax thickness is crucial—too much can lead to breakage, while too little leaves cavities vulnerable to rust. And with every vehicle design posing unique challenges, flood waxing requires full control and precise optimization for maximizing efficiency.

Would you rely solely on physical trial-and-error to get it perfect? 🤨

With alsim Paint Shop, you can simulate the entire flood waxing process—identifying dead zones, predicting flow behavior, optimizing movements, and detecting problem areas—all before the first drop of wax is applied. 😎

𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴: 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘪𝘮 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘦𝘤𝘰-𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘹 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦-𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

🔍 Ready for better protection? Let’s talk. https://www.essteyr.com/consult

20/02/2025

Designing simulation tools means shaping them around real-world challenges—customized for every need, intuitive at every step.🌍💻

In automotive paint shops, airflow, droplet behavior, and surface interactions all follow different physical laws. There are multiple dependencies - all of which a single solver can’t capture! That’s why hybridization is key. By integrating multiple solvers—each specialized for different methods —we provide a more accurate, reliable, and efficient way to simulate each paint process before they happen.

Less trial-and-error. More precision. Better results. 📝✨

🔗 Read more about how hybrid solvers are transforming automotive paint shop simulations! https://www.essteyr.com/news/hybrid-solvers/

12/02/2025

📢 Exciting News: ESS Expands to the Americas! 🚀

We’re thrilled to announce the founding of ESS Americas LLC, a major step in strengthening our local presence in the Americas region! 🌍

With Yuya Ando as President, this marks an important milestone for us in bringing our expertise closer to our customers based out of AMER.

Exciting times ahead—stay tuned! 🎉

06/02/2025

🚀 We’re Hiring! 🚀

If you're a developer who loves solving complex challenges, working with cutting-edge tech, and being part of a team that pushes boundaries, we should talk!

🔹 What you’ll do: Develop high-performance simulation tools that help revolutionize automotive manufacturing.
🔹 What we look for: Strong C++ and Python skills, experience in numerical simulations, and a passion for innovative problem-solving.
🔹 Why ESS? A dynamic team, exciting projects, and the chance to make a real impact.

Check out the full job description and apply here 👉
https://www.essteyr.com/career-opportunities/senior-software-engineer/

Know someone perfect for the role? Tag them below! Let’s build something great together. 💡✨

05/02/2025

At ESS, we are committed to developing solutions that reduce waste, optimize energy use, and minimize environmental impact while improving efficiency in paint shop processes.

Our Sustainability Report highlights how digital solutions like ours drive real change in the industry. From reducing material consumption to improving efficiency, every step matters.

Watch the video below and explore the report to see how we’re making a difference.

📄 Sustainability Report : https://www.essteyr.com/ess-sustainability-report/

In this short elevator pitch we explain our inner motivation for delivering advanced paint shop simulations for over a decade

28/01/2025

Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life instead of the other way around? 🤔

With alsim Paint Shop, the story changes. Our predictive simulations help you spot and solve issues before they happen—whether it’s airflow optimization, coating uniformity, or spray booth efficiency. That means fewer last-minute changes, less chaos, and more time for what truly matters.

The result? A workflow that’s not just productive but balanced—for you and the people who matter most. 💛

Let's talk: https://www.essteyr.com/consult

How does your to-do list look today? 📜

14/01/2025

This year marks a special milestone for us—10 years of pushing boundaries, solving challenges, and growing together as a team. 📈

We’re reflecting on the incredible journey that brought us here, starting with the people who make it possible.
In this heartfelt interview, Martin takes us through his personal experiences, the challenges we’ve faced, and the drive that keeps us innovating every day. A glimpse into the spirit that defines our journey—human, determined, and filled with passion.💫

📽️ Join the conversation and watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/rCDWbPscDGI?feature=shared

Here’s to the stories, the people, and the future we continue to build together. ❤️ Tell us what inspires you the most! 👇

07/01/2025

Today is more than just a regular day—it’s a celebration of 10 amazing years of ESS - Engineering Software Steyr and the birthday of the person who started it all, Dr. Martin Schifko! 🥳

Looking back, it’s incredible to see how far we’ve come. From those early days of dreaming big with a small team to where we stand today—a company making waves in the industry with innovation, resilience, and heart. It hasn’t been easy, and every challenge has made us stronger.

🙏To everyone who’s been part of this journey—thank you for believing in this dream, for putting your heart into everything you do, and for making ESS more than just a workplace. It’s a place where ideas thrive, friendships grow, and big things happen. ✨

Here’s to the past 10 years, and here’s to the future we’re building together. 💛 Cheers! 🥂