With EPLAN Experience, engineering and manufacturing companies can now boost their efficiency and profitability by drawing on the experience and expertise of EPLAN, a global supplier of computer-aided engineering (CAE) solutions.
EPLAN Experience comprises of eight action fields covering IT infrastructure, platform setup, codes and standards, product structure, design methods, workflow, process integration and project management. All modules are implemented by qualified EPLAN consultants working in close cooperation with the customer. The modules can be implemented separately or in almost any combination, which means that the service can be readily tailored to meet individual customer requirements efficiently and cost effectively.
“We developed EPLAN Experience after carrying out a survey that showed many companies haven’t taken full advantage of the capabilities of their CAE systems,” said Ken Christie, director of EPLAN UK. “That means they’re not getting the best return on their CAE investment and, even more important, they’re missing out on key benefits that would make them more competitive and more profitable. EPLAN Experience gives companies a way to address these issues conveniently and cost effectively.”
The IT infrastructure module of EPLAN Experience ensures that EPLAN’s CAE products are optimally installed on an appropriate computing platform and that provisions are in place for maintenance and updating. The platform setup module configures the software to provide an ideal working environment for the user’s needs, while the codes and standards module supports users in meeting the requirements of key national and international standards for system design and documentation.
The product structure module provides clear methods for structuring machines and systems, with an emphasis on developing design elements that can be re-used in future projects, and the design methods module assists users with selecting and implementing the most efficient construction methods for their tasks. These modules are complemented by the workflow module which facilitates the automation of design tasks by using, for example, scripting.
The process integration module ensures that the CAE software works efficiently with the user’s other company processes, such as ERP and PDM, and that the full potential of this connectivity is realised. Finally, the project management module is an efficient planning tool for the implementation of the other EPLAN Experience modules and is particularly valuable in large applications involving multiple software licences and/or sites.
