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AVL Acquires Dacolt

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Graz-based AVL List GmbH, a high-tech company with operations around the world, has acquired innovative software specialist Dacolt, based in Maastricht, Netherlands. Within the scope of AVL’s Advanced Simulation Technologies, Dacolt will help to create new simulation applications in the field of industrial combustion. AVL CEO Helmut List: “This is a major move toward expanding and strengthening AVL’s expertise.”

 

Gotthard Rainer, Vice President AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies: “Dacolt’s software guarantees engineers a highly accurate prediction of the combustion process in an unbeatably short time.”

“After the development and successful market launch of Tabkin®, establishing a strategic partnership with a strong market leader was the next logical step”, Ferry Tap, who founded Dacolt around ten years ago, explained.

Dacolt is known for its state-of-the-art detailed chemistry software Tabkin® and CFD engineering services (CFD – computational fluid dynamics) for engine-related and industrial combustion applications. With its innovative tools and expertise, Dacolt supports customers in achieving their fuel efficiency and emission reduction goals.

About AVL

With more than 12,200 employees, AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry and in other sectors such as rail, shipping and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, AVL delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies and development tools for a greener, safer and better world of mobility and beyond.

AVL supports international partners and customers in sustainable and digital transformation. The focus here is on the areas of electrification, software, AI and automation. AVL also supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to green and efficient energy generation and supply.

AVL's passion is innovation. Together with an international network of experts spanning 90 locations with more than 50 competence and development centers worldwide, AVL is driving the future of mobility. In 2024, the company generated a turnover of 2.03 billion euros, of which 11% was invested in R&D activities. 

For more information: www.avl.com

 
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