EPLAN Blog

As the technology matures, one of the benefits of the Smart Factory concept is having a real time 360-degree view of your operations. For those involved in design, having this visibility can create time and cost efficiencies and offer a competitive advantage.

Key to this is having the ability to tie systems together into a cohesive environment, which is why EPLAN continually works to build integrations into its EPLAN Experience. One of the latest examples of this is integration with SAP’s ERP system.

Saving time and money is a major concern when designing and building new machines. There are only so many steps that can be taken to make these savings a reality but the most important -- the one that has the most impact -- is incorporating computer-aided, database-driven design software into your workflow. Here are some ways this 21st-century technology can streamline the process.