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Use cases for optimizing engineering workflows with AI

The author explores leveraging AI technology to enhance engineering efficiency by automating repetitive tasks like document parsing, summarizing project information, and managing communications. They argue such tools could free up valuable engineering time and streamline workflows, ultimately improving project initiation and management. They invite readers to share their experiences with AI in engineering.
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Remote access to Sentinel Hardlock (licence) key

The loss of a license key can be a expensive experience. A possible solution to this is to forward it through internet via a virtual USB port.
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ePlan goes Cloud (ePlan ePULSE)

On the fair SPS 2019 in Nuremberg ePlan gave a lot of emphasis on it’s new cloud platform, so let’s take a look.
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Visiting the SPS Fair in Nuremberg

Sharing impressions from my first visit to the Smart Production Solutions (SPS) fair in Nuremberg
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Reference Designation Systems in Preplanning

What are the reference designation systems and why are they important for the preplanning process?
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Internet of things (IoT) and 5G at Hannovermesse 2019

What I learned about IoT (Internet of Things) , 5G and related security at Hannovermesse 2019.
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Inserting parts using the ePlan Parts Manager – Quick tips

When I tried to insert my first parts using the ePlan Parts Manager, I was quite puzzled by the multitude of available options and fields to fill. I needed quite some time before I figured out a good approach to it. To help you overcome the “first encounter” frustrations I decided to compile this list…
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ePlan Data portal

In my previous article (about the ePlan parts database) in my series on the database centric approach to CAD, I mentioned the ePlan Data portal. It is a huge parts database with more than 780.000 parts from more than 210 producers (According to the data portal news), many of them leaders in their respective sectors. The…
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ePlan parts database

ePlan parts database is at the heart of each ePlan project and it is also at the heart of ePlan’s database-centric approach to CAD. Basic principles So what are the project parts? Project parts represent all mechanical, electrical, electromechanical devices, assembly parts, equipment, which compose the output of the project. For example a complete air…
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Impressions from Hannovermesse 2017
This year I visited Hannovermesse once again and this time I decided to share my experience with you. As most of you, my fellow readers, probably know Hannovermesse is The Fair when we talk about industry and industrial automation. So a good place to visit once a while when you find yourself in these waters.…
