EPLAN Processes:

Your Pathway to Digital

Engineering.
Are you exploiting the full potential?

The EPLAN Process at a Glance

The Process Depends on the Structure

ERP/PDM When it comes to your tasks in design, engineering and
manufacturing, the right specialised systems are one thing.
But what about the connections between the systems?
And the Single Source of Truth?
Engineering Device Data Cloud
Solutions
From Engineering to Manufacturing

Because one thing is clear: the process is where the

Control Cabinet
Documents Manufacturing
greatest potential lies hidden. The smooth interaction of all
systems – from engineering to manufacturing – is the key
Bills of Materials to more creation of value.
Labelling
Service/
Mechanical
I&C Fluid Power Electrical Control Cabinet Maintenance
Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Target: Re-Utilisation
Wiring
Configuration What also holds true is that the correct structuring of
NC your projects and templates considerably increases the
EPLAN Solutions possibilities for re-utilisation. We support you with this!

Standardised Database for Your Project

Project
Software Engineering A standardised database answers the most important
Coordination questions right from the project’s start: Which components
do we need for planning? Which manufacturers offer digital
device data?
A well-structured process depends on the proper connections.

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Your Pathway to Efficiency “We’re not just talking about

Structure Brings Digitalisation digitalisation, together we’re

making it happen!”
Structured engineering data ensures re-utilisation, uniform standards and high data availability. In short: Haluk Menderes, Managing Director EPLAN
They build the foundation for your future success. A configuration, for example, can only be implemented
with an intelligent data structure in engineering.

But the following applies in engineering even without configuration: with carefully considered product
structuring, data from upstream and downstream areas can be used seamlessly right through to production.
The data is continuously enhanced throughout, which is what brings a step-by-step increase in your data
quality – and your company’s success in the process.

Efficient Project Coordination with the smallest details. Whether it’s macro structuring for
subcircuits or a complete machine or plant: well-structured
A fundamental point for efficient engineering is the seamless libraries ensure the re-utilisation of your engineering data
cooperation of electrical and mechanical design engineering. and higher quality for your documentation. Your process
With Syngineer, you can synchronise the development of simply becomes better and faster.
your machines or plants. So you always have an eye on the
project’s progress. Not to mention making delivery dates
even easier to meet – even when there are last-minute EPLAN Solutions Efficient ERP/PDM Efficient Cloud Solutions
changes.
Working with EPLAN means unrestricted communication Digitalisation is today’s motto! Our standard interfaces enable The cloud connection allows you to access EPLAN Projects
across all engineering worlds. Standard interfaces to soft- bidirectional data exchange between your ERP and PDM and valuable manufacturer data securely, from any location
Efficient Mechanical Engineering ware engineering allow bidirectional data exchange with systems. This way you save both time and money when and at any time of the day.
neighbouring disciplines. transferring bills of materials, for example. Documents such
Are you ready for efficient engineering? Answer the as a complete EPLAN Project can also be transferred to the
following question: How do you transfer data from the PDM system. Entering product data manually? This is now a Your Added Value
mechanical design to engineering? thing of the past.
All
n  project participants work with
Motor components lists and/or up to date data.

49%
power specifications Efficient Control Cabinet Manufacturing n It’s easy to include your partners and suppliers
Excellent! Your processes towards in the project.
engineering are well organised. Optimise all the manufacturing processes in control cabinet n Service and maintenance are well equipped if
and switchgear construction: EPLAN solutions automati- there are issues.
We hand over the information cally provide a wide range of information for manufacturing
on paper. – from component labelling to NC production and even
This can also be accomplished electronically – of the average time needed for control wiring. The intelligent structuring of your processes and
there’s need for action here! cabinet manufacturing is spent on wiring data secures your future. We support you in deter-
the cabinet. mining the potential.
Your Added Value
Efficient Configuration Talk to us – we’re here for you!
Source: Study: “Control Cabinet Manufacturing 4.0” by the §§
Shorten your throughput times:
Configuration is the supreme discipline in engineering and University of Stuttgart. The delivery date is fixed!
offers the greatest amount of potential. Configuration starts Link to the study: §§Work profitably:
discover.eplan.co.uk/control-cabinet-manufacturing-4.0 In series as well as in batch size 1 production.

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Optimised Process = Optimised Methods

Step by Step to More Efficiency

EPLAN Experience is a concept that provides you with specific recommendations for action for process IT Infrastructure Design Methods
optimisation. It shows you how you can work in a functionally structured way and follow common standards.
And shows you step by step how to use this solid data foundation to increase your efficiency in engineering. The IT Infrastructure field of action deals with the complete The Design Methods field of action provides your design
integration of EPLAN software into your company’s IT en- engineering teams with the most efficient methods for
The focus is on eight fields of action. This can be a specific subject area in your company, or a process that vironment. This ensures an extremely high-performance IT completing their engineering assignments. This reduces
shows the potential for optimised engineering. Everything can be implemented, but it doesn’t have to be. infrastructure with a clear and dependable installation and the effort and time needed for project planning.
The concept has an open design: your tasks and assignments determine the need for action – regardless of updating process.
company size, location or industry.

Platform Setup Workflow

The Platform Setup field of action readies your engineering The Workflow field of action enables a step-by-step evalua-
with application-specific program configuration. The goal: tion and automation of engineering processes. Using script-
creating the ideal working environment. Furthermore, your ing or API, your electrical engineering design can accelerate
teams are supported in the optimal definition and implemen- the engineering process while simultaneously ensuring data
tation of your platform settings. consistency.

Codes & Standards Process Integration

The Codes & Standards field of action supports you with The Process Integration field of action supports the
guidelines for the optimal creation and use of your device integration of engineering data and workflows into your
data as well as master data. This enables you to apply and business processes. This potential is exploited by intelli-
comply with international codes and standards for docu- gently connecting design engineering to ERP and PDM.
mentation and manufacturing – for instance IEC 81346 or
NFPA/JIC.

Product Structure Project Management

The Product Structure field of action provides you with The Project Management field of action helps you achieve
clearly defined methodology for structuring your machines the desired maximisation of your productivity in an ideal
and systems. It is based on a clear product structure and amount of time. You receive a comprehensive project plan
technology structure, plus understandable product desig- based on standardised implementation processes.
Using EPLAN Experience as a basis, we bring you through various fields of action: nations.
from optimal integration into your IT landscape through to comprehensive process integration.

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The Company
How is my process set up?
Please take some notes here.

Your Strong Partner – Around the World Your Tools – EPLAN Solutions

EPLAN offers engineering software and services in the fields Consistent digital data lays the foundation for efficient engi-
of electrical engineering, automation and mechatronics. neering. The EPLAN Platform combines EPLAN’s solutions
We develop one of the world’s leading software solutions and forms the basis for the expert systems that you use to
for machine, plant and control cabinet engineering and create your projects. This allows you to work on your pro-
construction. EPLAN is also your ideal partner to simplify jects in an interdisciplinary manner and have the optimal
challenging engineering processes. Standardised and solution for every type of application. The EPLAN Solutions
customised ERP and PLM/PDM interfaces guarantee data also offer you comprehensive methodological support
consistency for your entire value chain. through to automatic schematics creation.

Working with EPLAN means unlimited communication You’ll benefit from full compatibility: data from upstream
across all engineering disciplines. Regardless of the size of processes can be used seamlessly in your current work
the company, our customers are able to utilise their exper- steps and enhanced for downstream steps. The connection
tise more effectively and more efficiently. EPLAN wants to to the cloud allows you to access EPLAN Projects and valu-
continue growing with you, our customers and partners, able manufacturer data securely, anywhere and at any time.
and advances integration and automation in engineering
under the motto “efficient engineering“. In addition to the connection of individual solutions, EPLAN
also offers you an integrated framework for your daily work,
EPLAN was founded in 1984 and is a member of the while our interfaces enable bidirectional data exchange
Friedhelm Loh Group. The family-owned company has with ERP and PDM systems. By connecting to mechanical
18 production facilities and 80 international subsidiaries processes, you broaden your opportunities for mechatronic
worldwide. engineering solutions. You can also transfer EPLAN Project
data to other software environments and continue working
Find out more at: seamlessly with it there.
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