Optimizing Piping Design and Fabrication at Etteplan
Challenge
Etteplan faced issues with version control and errors in generating isometric drawings for piping design due to disparate software solutions and outdated file-sharing practices, leading to collaboration challenges and delays.
Solution
Etteplan streamlined its operations, improved collaboration, and eliminated manual processes, resulting in accurate 3D models and reduced cycle times.
Results
3DEXPERIENCE enabled Etteplan to enhance product development speed and accuracy, eliminate versioning errors, reduce pre-assembly time, and strengthen its market position for future growth.
"Working closely with TECHNIA made a big difference. The implementation went smoothly, and the benefits were immediate: faster planning, fewer errors and a more cooperative way of working"
Etteplan
The technology service provider Etteplan has set the standard in engineering design for the last 40 years, offering software, embedded engineering, and technical communication solutions to the world’s leading industrial companies. With around 4,000 professionals across Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Denmark, and China, Etteplan collaborates closely with its customers to create smarter, more efficient, and sustainable systems, processes, and products.
As a global leader, Etteplan is known for its innovative methods, new business models, and technology-agnostic service delivery with unique integration capabilities, providing flexible and scalable solutions that seamlessly adapt to evolving customer demands.
Optimizing design version control and file-sharing
To improve and optimize working methods in generating isometric drawings for piping design and fabrication, Etteplan needed to consolidate and replace the disparate software solutions, which led to version control issues and errors due to manual processes. Outdated file-sharing practices further hindered collaboration, causing inconsistencies and delays, including prolonged pre-assembly stages in workshops.
Streamlining operations with 3DEXPERIENCE
To address these challenges, Etteplan partnered with TECHNIA to deploy 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This integrated solution allowed Etteplan to streamline its operations, creating accurate 3D models and isometric drawings directly from the platform. The shift to a unified environment improved collaboration with both customers and internal teams, eliminating manual practices and reducing process cycle times.
“Working closely with TECHNIA made a big difference. The implementation went smoothly, and the benefits were immediate: faster planning, fewer errors, and a more cooperative way of working.”
Jari-Pekka Mielonen | Regional Manager, Etteplan
Faster, more accurate piping design and fabrication
With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Etteplan achieved faster and more accurate product development for piping systems. Real-time updates and collaboration capabilities eliminated versioning errors and reduced pre-assembly requirements, saving weeks in the project time. By enhancing design accuracy and operational efficiency, Etteplan strengthened its market position, improved customer outcomes, and set for a future of continued growth and innovation.
Engineering should be about engineering. But when data management gets out of hand, chaotic file systems cause errors and deadlines drift, engineering can feel a lot more like administration.
