EPLAN Data Portal on the Up on an International Scale
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The Eplan Data Portal has grown massively since its launch in 2008. The number of manufacturers has increased to 48 - with component manufacturers Sick and Saia-Burgess among the new additions. With over 225,000 parts and related to numerous data and macros can simply be imported into the project using the Drag & Drop. This saves the time-consuming independent development of device macros. Users can benefit from standardized, up-to-date data and efficient configuration with no changes in media format.
The Eplan Data Portal is a web-based portal which provides Eplan users with component data from numerous manufacturers. The constantly expanding parts database now incorporates more than 225,000 parts from 48 manufacturers. Sick, with around 800 parts for reflector light sensors and light barriers, is one of the latest additions. Swiss manufacturer Saia-Burgess is also represented with 260 parts and macros in the portal. The controllers, modules and energy meters are an addition to the portal, as is the data from Austrian company Mersen, which has now incorporated its NH fuse circuit breakers. In 2012, the Eplan Data Portal has added around 12,000 new parts and 14,000 macros to the portfolio. This component database guarantees users time-saving configuration and standardized, high-quality, up-to-date data.
On the up on an international scale
For a few years, component manufacturers and Eplan have been working together to produce solutions to make engineering easier for customers. The Eplan Data Portal has now become a fixed part of configuration within the Eplan solutions worldwide.
Solution provider Eplan sees the data format to be important, it incorporates not only order information and technical details on the components but also graphical and logical aspects for configuration purposes. This provides integrated data for product development. During its route towards internationalization, Eplan has collected over 43,000 registered users at more than 30,000 customers around the world. The portal has increased popularity in North and South America, where it now has a significant market share. Expansion eastwards is also in full swing, going via Russia into Central Asia, where Eplan is eager to provide a sustainable increase in quality in terms of norm-compliant data.
Up to 17 languages available
Just under five years ago, the EPLAN Data Portal started with 15 manufacturers. Positive reactions from the market surpassed all expectations. It is beneficial to the manufacturers too, as they can distribute their products among the EPLAN customers bases and ensure they are always up to date and compliant with the applicable standards. The solution, which is available in 17 languages (the latest is Japanese), stands out thanks to its high levels of availability. On average, around 4,300 users are added every week and more than 10,000 downloads.
EPLAN Software & Service develops engineering solutions, which accelerate the product development process. Interdisciplinary expert systems assure the highest degree of productivity and data integration. The solution provider develops customer-specific and tailor-made PDM and PLM concepts and provides comprehensive services such as customizing, consulting and training. Innovative development competence, a consistently practical approach, and international presence are the resulting success factors. EPLAN is part of Rittal International and thus of the Friedhelm Loh Group with 11,500 employees worldwide and generated revenues of about 3 billion USD in 2011. EPLAN is therefore synonymous with continuity and investment security. Eight offices in North America and company presence in 50 countries support 30,000 customers with 90,000 installations worldwide. The corporate motto - 'Efficient Engineering' - underlines the proficiency of optimized, efficient processes, which keep companies competitive in the long term.
EPLAN Software & Services LLC
37000 Grand River Ave., Suite 380
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
USA
Christine Knapik
Phone: +1-630-408-3863
Fax: +1-248-945-9210
Knapik.c@eplanusa.com
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