Numerical Mechanics Applications International (Belgium)
Numerical Mechanics Applications (NUMECA) is a software company specializing in computational fluid dynamics and multiphysics simulation for engineering applications. In 2021, the company was acquired by the American corporation Cadence Design Systems, which now operates the business as a subsidiary.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Belgium
HQ City
Brussels
Founded
1991
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NASDAQ: CDNS
Tax Domicile
BE
Ultimate Parent
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1992
Company founding
NUMECA International was established as a spin-off from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
2021
Acquisition by Cadence
Cadence Design Systems completed the acquisition of NUMECA to expand into multiphysics system analysis.