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Cadmatic 3D Plant Design vs AVEVA E3D Design

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Cadmatic 3D Plant Design

Cadmatic · 3D Plant Design

02040608010074EPC INDEX

A capable, more approachable alternative to the two plant design giants, especially strong in marine and Nordic markets. Worth shortlisting when owner mandates allow a choice.

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AVEVA E3D Design

AVEVA · 3D Plant Design

02040608010082EPC INDEX

The reference choice for large multidiscipline plant and offshore projects, especially where the owner already runs AVEVA. Its strength is scale and maturity rather than ease of entry.

  1. 8Capability25%9
  2. 7Interoperability20%7
  3. 8Scale15%10
  4. 8Usability15%6
  5. 7Deployment10%8
  6. 6Ecosystem15%9
AttributeCadmatic 3D Plant DesignAVEVA E3D Design
VendorCadmaticAVEVA
Category3D Plant Design3D Plant Design
StatusActiveActive
DeploymentDesktopDesktop · Cloud
LicensingCommercial licenceSubscription
StandardsIFC, ISO 10303/STEPn/a
Strengths
  • Approachable interface
  • Diagram-driven 3D modelling
  • Good multi-site replication
  • Proven on very large, multi-site projects
  • Tight integration with AVEVA schematics, E&I and engineering data
  • Large global talent and partner pool
Considerations
  • Smaller talent pool outside core markets
  • Fewer owner-operator mandates on mega-projects
  • Ownership structure not widely published
  • Steep learning curve and catalogue administration effort
  • Most value is realised inside the AVEVA ecosystem
  • Subscription credits need active management

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