EPLAN introduces an enhanced version of its cloud-based device management system, eStock, as part of the Eplan Platform 2024. The system streamlines collaboration and reduces coordination times by providing centralized device management in the EPLAN Cloud.
EPLAN, one of the leading providers of software and service solutions specializing in electrical, automation, and mechatronic engineering, continues to advance its position as a global leader in design software for machine and panel builders. With a foundation established in 1984, EPLAN has evolved to become one of the key players in facilitating engineering processes for both standardized and customized projects.
Distinguished as a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group, an owner-operated entity with a global presence encompassing 12 production sites and 94 international subsidiaries, company stands at the forefront of innovation. The For the 13th consecutive year, the family business has been honored with the title of “Top German Employer” in 2021.
Users can now access over 1.5 million device datasets from the Eplan Data Portal, facilitating quicker integration and editing through user rights management. The latest update includes integration with the Eplan Data Portal, allowing users to import devices directly into eStock. During data entry, users can view both their local database and relevant devices from the Data Portal, facilitating device selection and importation with a few clicks.
When transferring items from the Data Portal to eStock, the software generates a draft version, ensuring that approved device data is not automatically overwritten. Users can review, add data, and make changes before actively confirming and using the device in a project. With the direct integration to the Eplan Data Portal, users benefit from access to a collection of device datasets, continually updated by component manufacturers.
The system optimizes data download efficiency by only retrieving changes made since the last access, resulting in faster data access. Additionally, the Eplan Platform 2024 enables users to switch between a local database and an eStock collection in the Eplan Cloud, enhancing overall performance and user experience.
Company’s eStock’s cloud-based device data management system promotes better cross-departmental collaboration, placing data sovereignty in the hands of the company or user. Rights management allows for easy implementation of standards, ensuring comprehensive control over data quality and access levels. Access to centralized device management in the cloud is complimentary for Eplan users with a subscription license for the Eplan Platform 2023.
The company actively drives integration and automation in engineering, fostering open interfaces and integrations through its Partner Network. With a focus on “Efficient Engineering,” EPLAN empowers both small and large enterprises to optimize their expertise, enabling more efficient application across diverse engineering disciplines.
They currently support a vast customer base of 61,000 globally. This reach shows the company’s willingness to continue offering priceless solutions that improve data consistency along the whole value chain, made possible by standardized and personalized interfaces to PLM/PDM and ERP systems.
In the constantly developing sectors of electrical, automation, and mechatronic engineering, the Friedhelm Loh Group’s designation as a “Top Vocational Trainer” in research conducted by Deutschland Test and Focus Money is further evidence of its dedication to excellence and guarantees a legacy of innovation and leadership.
