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Practical report: Hydro-Elektrik GmbH optimizes system design with user-specific automation programming

Individual automation and configuration solutions from DataSolid increase efficiency, flexibility and competitiveness in the engineer-to-order process.

Introduction

Hydro-Elektrik GmbH impressively demonstrates how ETO (Engineer-to-Order) processes can be optimized in plant engineering through tailor-made configuration solutions and automated workflows.

With the support of DataSolid, planning and project planning processes were made more efficient, more transparent and less error-prone. The result: shorter throughput times, higher quality and satisfied employees - a practical example of success that can also be transferred to other companies.

Initial situation

Hydro-Elektrik uses its automated configuration solutions specifically in the quotation and pre-project phase as well as during project planning and implementation planning.

As early as the quotation phase, automation enables fast, reliable creation of customer-specific documents - a clear advantage in sales, as inquiries can be answered efficiently and quotations can be prepared professionally.

In the project planning phase, engineers benefit from automated processes for planning drinking water tanks, inserting system components via an intuitive GUI and the automatic creation of PDF, DWG/DXF and STEP files.

The challenge

The manual creation of models and production drawings was time-consuming and error-prone. Automated standards - for example for file naming and document creation - have made it possible to reduce the Significant improvement in process quality and the entire workflow optimized become.

Decisive criteria for the solution:

Efficient use of existing resources
Highest quality through standardization
Flexible adaptability to customer-specific requirements
Seamless integration into existing CAD systems

Realization & implementation

The introduction of the customized configuration solutions was structured and based on partnership:

Specifications: Basis for technical implementation and quality assurance.
Regular coordination: Weekly team meetings and rapid communication during test phases.
Project coordination: An internal project manager ensured that everything ran smoothly and that users were actively involved.

Result:

High level of acceptance in the team through active cooperation during development
Constructive, trusting cooperation with DataSolid on a professional and personal basis

Results & benefits

Increased efficiency and time savings:

A concrete example shows the effect: 161 PDF files were created automatically in just nine working days - a saving of around eight working hours compared to manual creation.

More added value in engineering:

Today, planners use their working time specifically for engineering services and customer-specific details, as they are relieved of routine tasks. This means that changes or special requests from clients can be implemented more quickly and individual documents can be created easily.

Rethinking resources:

The reduction of recurring tasks creates scope for innovation, idea development and new product solutions.

Advantages at a glance:

Faster response times in the quotation and project planning phase
Higher data and document quality
Relieving employees of routine tasks
Improved communication and standardization
Increase in overall productivity

Employee feedback:

The response is consistently positive - instead of complaints, there are suggestions for extensions and further developments.

Future prospects

Hydro-Elektrik will continue to further develop the automation and configuration solutions it has developed. Thanks to the high level of flexibility, changes in engineering or interfaces can be implemented efficiently at any time - a decisive factor for future viability in the ETO environment.

Secure for the long term rule-based engineer-to-order processes the quality, scalability and competitiveness of the company.

Conclusion

The cooperation between Hydro-electrics and DataSolid shows how targeted automation and intelligent configuration solutions can sustainably transform the engineer-to-order process.

Hydro-Elektrik now benefits from significantly shorter project lead times, greater planning reliability and motivated teams.

DataSolid has proven to be a reliable partner that combines technical expertise with practical advice - for measurable efficiency and long-term success in the ETO sector.

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