Effex

Effex is a software company that provides a cloud-based SaaS platform for Design of Experiments (DoE). Built on the OMARS (orthogonal minimally aliased response surface) methodology—which originated from research at KU Leuven—the platform allows users to plan, analyze, and manage experiments more efficiently. It differentiates itself from legacy DoE software by offering an intuitive, modern interface, advanced graphical tools, and automated recommendation algorithms for model selection and experimental planning, allowing for the concurrent evaluation of multiple quantitative and categorical factors.

By streamlining the experimental process, Effex helps companies in sectors such as life sciences, food, and chemicals reduce experimental time, materials, and waste, leading to faster time-to-market. The platform offers features such as collaborative cloud-based experiment management, data traceability, and secure, isolated storage. It enables teams to move beyond traditional trial-and-error or one-factor-at-a-time approaches, with internal data suggesting it can save users up to 40% of their experimental effort. Founded in 2023, the company serves as a specialized tool for scientists and researchers looking to optimize complex development and manufacturing processes.