Innovative past, innovative future

History

Since being founded in 1984, APIS has had a successful journey through the world of technology, software development, and innovation. Our history has been shaped by groundbreaking projects, pioneering developments, and major milestones. Let us take a look back together at the steps that have taken us to where we are today.

The APIS success story

The technical (r)evolution

In the 1970s and 1980s, electronic data processing went through a period of transition. The increasing complexity of the challenges reached the limits of procedural programming processes. For the first time, the cost of software exceeded that of hardware. This was the time when the new programming paradigm of object orientation emerged that based programs on interacting objects.
The engineering firm The Knowledge Base, the origin of APIS, has been committed to this pioneering programming practice from the very beginning.

The first prototype

The previously established FMEA methodology shows weaknesses that are to be remedied by means of a new tool. The first prototype of the FMEA software for a major semiconductor manufacturer includes functions for system structure mapping and failure sequence trees. Such functions make it easier to visualize logical relationships and promote a more objective approach.

The IQ success story begins

Our client presents the prototype to the public for the first time at a conference. The automotive industry recognizes the benefits of the new FMEA methodology given the complexity of products and manufacturing processes. The requirements for the new tool are discussed in talks between us and the VDA FMEA working group. As a result, leading southern German car manufacturers entrust us with the development of a new FMEA tool.

Successful implementation for Daimler and BMW projects

APIS IQ-FMEA version 2.0 is released for a larger market and is quickly embraced.

Separate sales and training divisions are established.

APIS GmbH is founded in 1996 as an independent company for sales and services in order to be as close to customers as possible. The introduction of IQ software at Bosch considerably strengthens our position on the market. A second location is opened in Braunschweig and our own training divisions are established.

Welcome to the USA

Integrating (production) control plans and process flow diagrams leads to a breakthrough on the American market and the founding of a sales company in the USA.

APIS builds for the future

New company headquarters are being built, providing the perfect space for the further development of the IQ software and the company's growth. An APIS training center is opened in the same building, providing the ideal environment for training classes and underlining our commitment to first-class services.

Founding of APIS North America

APiS North America® is founded to expand the range of sales and services on the American continent.

Founding of APIS Shanghai

By founding APIS Information Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., we expand our FMEA support on a global level and offer our expertise worldwide.

New version and launch of a new product line

The APIS IQ software version 8.0 is released and a new product line, the APIS CDM server, is introduced to customers.