CAD Schroer Releases MPDS4 Version 5.1

By DE Editors

CAD Schroer has released version 5.1 of its MPDS4 Plant Design and Factory Layout suite, which provides 3D plant design and project control with a new Project Data Control (PDC) module, new parametric equipment creation tools, and new standard component catalogs. The solution also includes new tools for creating custom parametric equipment; new, optional DIN and BS EN component libraries;  new design functionality; and enhanced data integration.

The new PDC solution is an optional data management and engineering content administration environment for all design data and associated documents, fully integrated with MPDS4. Its open architecture allows data to be made available to other PLM, PDM or ERP systems, or to other users via the Internet. According to the company, PDC allows design teams to work collaboratively across multiple locations without a significant administrative burden or complex implementation requirements. Through its connection to shared, automatically synching database vaults, engineers can gain controlled administrative and editing access to project and design data.

Data integration enhancements to the solution in accordance with ISO 15926 make it easier to include 2D and 3D data, as well as supplementary information, from other plant design systems. Factory owner/operators working on a single design, who need to redesign,  extend or move their facility, can take advantage of a new Factory Layout software option.

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.