For a plant to supply the final product, it has to go through various stages including conceptualization, design, communication, integration and production. How does EPLAN help in these different steps to make manufacturing efficient and profitable?
We do not offer a solution of the shelf, but offer carefully matched industry-specific modules. This is based on our extensive knowledge from over 30 years of successful collaboration with companies of all dimensions. EPLAN has got different verticals with different solutions and functionalities to address each stage.

EPLAN Preplanning module can be used to do the initial conceptualization such as Defining and describing machine / higher-level function areas to divide into meaningful structures and units, Preparation of initial graphical overviews as a general planning foundation, Definition of ‘rough placeholders' for functions or items that cannot be defined yet in detail at this time, Definition and estimate of initial quantity structures (drives / sensors, PLC inputs / outputs, etc.), Creating initial bills of materials in support of calculation and capturing of long lead time components. EPLAN offers different solutions like Electric P8, Fluid, PPE, P& ID, Pro Panel etc can be used for design and documentation.

Also the different disciplines/ solutions are integrated with each other which make design work easier, reducing engineering time and manufacturing costs. In this way EPLAN addresses all the areas like Conceptualization, Design. Cideon & EPLAN together come into play a role in Integration of EPLAN Platform and Sap PLM and Sap ERP. EPLAN Pro Panel module helps in smoothening the production process by its features like prototyping in 3Dwith O/P of mounting list, 3D wire routing, NC data with individual hole pattern & 1:1 drilling template.

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This year Eplan celebrates its 30th anniversary. What is the message on this milestone to your customers?
To quote Maximilian Brandl, President of EPLAN, on reaching this milestone: "Eplan is excellently positioned as a global company and I see huge opportunities in view of growth markets around the world." As a company EPLAN has grown strong with more than 40,000 loyal customers and more than 100,000 license base worldwide. We have also established three new subsidiaries: Japan, South Africa and Turkey.
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