Leading the Digitization Way

Eplan is synonymous with innovation in engineering software and services, playing a pivotal role in the digitization of engineering processes worldwide. With a presence in over 50 global locations, the company serves a diverse customer base across various industry verticals, providing cutting-edge tools designed to optimize engineering workflows. The company’s reach is extensive, with over 65,000 customers and 209,000 licenses worldwide, highlighting its commitment to delivering solutions that cater to the diverse needs of engineering teams everywhere.

At the core of its offerings is a suite of software designed to automate engineering processes, enhancing efficiency, reducing errors, and fostering collaboration. These tools are critical in industrial automation, where precision, speed, and reliability are essential. Eplan’s solutions are utilized by OEMs, system integrators, panel builders and component manufacturers, making it a vital player in the broader ecosystem of industrial automation.

Comprehensive services for a global market

Eplan’s services extend beyond software. The company offers consulting, where experts work closely with clients to tailor solutions that fit specific workflows. This personalized approach ensures that Eplan’s tools are integrated seamlessly into existing operations, maximizing their impact.

Training is another cornerstone of Eplan’s service offerings. The Eplan Training Academy provides extensive programs to equip engineers with the skills needed to fully leverage Eplan software. These programs ensure that teams are proficient and capable of applying the tools in ways that drive innovation and efficiency.

The company also offers robust customer support through a global network, including online systems that provide prompt assistance. This commitment underscores Eplan’s dedication to offering a comprehensive solution that includes ongoing support and development.

Digitalization: The shift from traditional to modern engineering processes

As engineering evolves, the shift from traditional to digital processes is reshaping how work is done. The traditional process, characterized by linear workflows and significant manual intervention, is being transformed by digital technologies that enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and foster greater collaboration.

The traditional engineering process: A linear approach

Historically, the engineering process followed a linear progression from concept development to manufacturing and maintenance, marked by manual intervention, resulting in inefficiencies and increased costs.

Concept Development: Engineers begin by identifying problems and brainstorming solutions. This stage relies heavily on manual documentation, making it time-consuming and error-prone.

Design: The design stage involves creating detailed designs and documentation. While digital tools are sometimes used, much of the documentation still involves manual input and physical iterations, leading to multiple design cycles, errors, and potential delays.

Manufacturing: After finalizing the design, the product moves into manufacturing. Shopfloor often gets a hard copy of the drawing and in most cases no documentation, leading to potential discrepancies and inefficiencies.

Maintenance: Once delivered, products require ongoing maintenance. Traditionally, this involves manual tracking of user feedback and performance, which is labor-intensive and can delay addressing issues or improvements.

The engineering process of tomorrow: Embracing digitalization

The future of engineering is digital. The engineering process of tomorrow, as envisioned by Eplan, leverages digital technologies to create a more efficient, interconnected, and responsive workflow. This shift is not just about adopting new tools but rethinking the entire approach to better meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

Smart Customization: Engineers will use predefined libraries, allowing quick access to existing components and templates. This enables rapid customization, making the engineering process more agile and responsive. By reducing manual copy/paste, engineers can focus on innovation and optimization.

Digital Design and Documentation: A significant shift is the move towards fully digital design and documentation. This reduces the need for physical paperwork and streamlines the design process, allowing for easy updates, version control, and improved collaboration across teams. Digital documentation ensures that all team members have access to up-to-date information, reducing errors and keeping projects on track.

Seamless Transition to Production: Once designs are finalized, project files are sent digitally directly to production, eliminating delays and errors associated with manual handoffs. Eplan’s digital solutions facilitate this seamless integration, enabling faster time-to-market and higher-quality outputs. The reduced manual intervention in the engineering process ensures greater accuracy and efficiency.

Digital Upkeep and Maintenance: The future process also includes a digital approach to maintenance. After delivery, a digital copy of the design is accessible for easy maintenance and future upgrades. Eplan’s tools enable support to real-time project updates based on updated data, enhancing the customer experience and ensuring long-term reliability.

The future is digital, and Eplan is leading the way

The shift from traditional to digital engineering processes is more than a change in tools—it is a fundamental transformation. Eplan is at the forefront, providing the tools, services, and support needed to embrace the future of engineering. By enabling smart customization, digital design and documentation, seamless transitions to production, and digital maintenance, the company is helping companies move away from inefficiencies and toward a more efficient, interconnected future.

Modern markets demand faster, more accurate, and responsive processes. Eplan’s solutions provide the foundation for this new way of working, enabling engineers to increase engineering efficiency and deliver better designs and products with greater precision.

The future of engineering is here, and Eplan is leading the way. By embracing digital technologies and rethinking traditional approaches, the industry can build better, faster, and more efficiently.

Bhuvanesh S
Director Professional Service
Eplan Software Pvt Ltd