Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Barcelona, Aimsun is an international leader in digital mobility solutions for transport authorities, public transit operators, highway agencies, and consultants. Acquired by Siemens (later rebranded as Yunex Traffic) and currently part of the Mundys group, Aimsun offers simulation‑based software and analytics tools to support transport planning and operations.
Aimsun empowers evidence-based decision-making to improve transport networks by delivering predictive software and solutions for traffic management, planning, and real‑time operations.
Real-world impact includes:
- €9 million in annual travel‑time savings
- 66% increase in productivity
- €5 million saved in incident‑related delays
- 10% reduction in fuel use
- Noticeable CO₂ emissions reductions
Core Products & Solutions
Product |
Description |
Key Capabilities & Features |
Aimsun Next |
A multi-resolution mobility modeling platform capable of static, dynamic, microscopic, mesoscopic, and hybrid simulation—suitable for large-scale, multi-modal networks (vehicles, pedestrians, bikes, transit). |
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Aimsun Live |
A real-time, simulation-based traffic forecasting and management system. It fuses live field data with mesoscopic/microscopic models to forecast conditions 30–60 minutes in advance. Used globally in major cities. |
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Aimsun Predict |
A proactive traffic forecasting tool that analyzes real-time data feeds to detect anomalies and trigger alerts. |
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Additional Solutions & Add-ons
- Aimsun Insight – analytics dashboards for trend analysis and KPI insights.
- Aimsun Start, Plus, etc. – bundled suites catering to different user needs .
- Aimsun Auto – designed for autonomous vehicle path‑planning simulation.
- Aimsun Ride – for modeling on‑demand and shared mobility systems.
Primary Markets & Use Cases
Aimsun serves a diverse range of stakeholders:
- Consultants & planners: infrastructure appraisal, scheme testing
- Traffic operators: real‑time dashboards, incident response
- Modellers & researchers: scenario analysis, macro-to-micro modeling
- Highway & transit authorities: toll road optimization, transit reliability
- Environmental and emissions agencies: modeling air quality impacts
Notable deployments include NYC DOT, Transport for NSW’s M4 Smart Motorway, Singapore LTA, Madrid’s traffic center, and the I‑15 corridor in California.
Technology & Innovation
- Multi-resolution simulation: seamlessly integrates macro, meso, and micro models with hybrid tools for accurate large‑scale analysis
- Scripting & APIs: Python, Lua for custom cost-functions, V2X, control logic
- Control integration: supports OCIT-compliant signal controllers, dynamic transit assignment, simulation triggers, and queue-gridlock prevention systems
- Environmental modeling: includes models for emissions, fuel and battery consumption, electric vehicles, and engine mix profiling
With a team of technologists, engineers, and data scientists, Aimsun has offices in Barcelona, Paris, Sydney, London, New York, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.