6 ways to improve plant design efficiency with Cadmatic

The process industry is evolving fast. Complex projects, increasingly distributed teams, and time-to-delivery expectations are higher than ever. Yet across this wide spectrum, Cadmatic customers consistently manage to improve their efficiency.

So how do real-world teams actually boost efficiency with Cadmatic?

We highlight six concrete ways how to design smarter and faster with CADMATIC 3D Plant Design – drawn directly from user experiences.

1. Reduce learning curve with an intuitive user interface

Getting started should be simple, yet many of our customers come to Cadmatic after struggling with steep learning curves and over-complicated tools. The CADMATIC 3D Plant Design user interface enables intuitive and efficient workflows. You can hit the ground running within days – not weeks – thanks to clear navigation, contextual toolsets, and a focus on usability.

“The goal is to give users a good experience right away, not a manual to read for two weeks,” says Markus Sukkinen, Business Development Manager at Cadmatic

This ease-of-use shortens onboarding times, even when expanding design teams or onboarding subcontractors remotely.

2. Design in context with integrated 3D environment

Your model is your design workspace. With Cadmatic, your 3D model isn’t just a visualization, since design, review, and optimization happen in the same environment, resulting in fewer blind spots and faster decisions.

The highly responsive 3D environment allows you to check collisions, ensure layout efficiency, and integrate references like point clouds and P&IDs directly into your workflow.

This level of contextual awareness reduces costly design errors and boosts quality across the board.

3. Reuse what works with smart components and catalogs

Cadmatic makes it easy to build and reuse intelligent piping & equipment libraries across projects. Standardized, adaptable parts keep work consistent and cut down repetitive tasks.

And the best part, design engineers can easily modify library elements without coding.

4. Collaborate across locations and disciplines

Modern engineering is distributed. Cadmatic supports global teamwork with real-time model access and smart conflict resolution.

Built-in multi-user functionality and robust project synchronization tools, teams can work on the same model from different locations without interference or data conflicts.

“The great thing about Cadmatic’s distributed design system is that it greatly reduces travelling, accommodation, and daily allowance costs. Now we can within a few minutes create the opportunity for the same person to connect to Cadmatic and start working on the project immediately.” Oddvar Bakke, Wärtsilä

5. Compatibility and easy import from other platforms

Worried about switching from a legacy system like E3D, Smart3D or others? You’re not alone. CADMATIC eXchangers allow you to import models with metadata into your design environment.

Supporting open file formats for smooth import/export of DWG, IFC, DGN, and more make sure you preserve your valuable design data.

“Cadmatic accommodates the growth of engineering teams well, enabling us to integrate data and processes seamlessly.” Federico Busquier, Senior Manager at Greene

6. Handle any project size – from skids to mega plants

Whether you’re working on a modular skid or an entire refinery, Cadmatic performs reliably. The lightweight yet powerful architecture scales effortlessly with your project size.

A consistent data backbone ensures that your plant model grows without performance issues, even when collaborating with extensive numbers of users or managing hundreds of thousands of components.

Customer success that understands design

With tight schedules, you can’t afford to wait days for a support reply. Cadmatic customers enjoy response times within hours, from a global network of experts. Whether you're in Tokyo, Helsinki, or Vancouver, our team of technical specialists is ready to support your success.

“We are very satisfied with the support we get. Cadmatic’s support engineers are always available to help and the hands-on training was excellent” Pankaj Shroff, Director, Shroff and Associates.

Agile partner, adapting to customers’ needs

As a mid-sized, independent company, we combine technical excellence with flexibility. Our specialists work closely with you to understand project goals, integration challenges, and timeline constraints. Our teams work side-by-side with customers, listening for improvement ideas, building features to meet customer needs, and accelerating productivity cost-effectively.

Ready to work smarter?

Cadmatic offers a comprehensive product portfolio that empowers plant designers not just with high-performance engineering design tools, but also with integrated solutions for information management and digital twins.

Whether you're an Aveva user looking to switch, or simply ready for a more agile, cost-effective solution – now’s the time to explore Cadmatic.

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