Plant design management systems help users create and manage designs for industrial plants and facilities such as factories and water treatment plants. These systems increase the accuracy and efficiency of plant design projects while improving collaboration and interoperability. They can be used by multiple stakeholders, including designers, engineers, production managers, project managers, and executives involved in the process of designing a plant.
Plant design management software is used mainly in manufacturing and industrial environments but can also benefit companies from other industries such as utilities, oil, and gas. It can integrate with CAD & PLM software. While similar, plant design management software should not be confused with building design and building information modeling (BIM) solutions, which are more beneficial for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies.
To qualify for inclusion in the Plant Design Management category, a product must:
Model and simulate manufacturing processes for new plants and factories
Define the physical infrastructure of a plant, including equipment and space planning
Create and optimize 3D plant design models and technical specifications
Track plant design costs and identify opportunities for time and materials savings
Design and simulate factory lines for production facilities using digital twins
Ensure compliance with regulations for safety, quality, and environmental protection
Provide analytics and data management for intelligent plant design and modeling