3D software for factory layout & plant design

Detailed design and layout of your factory or plant in one integrated solution. Benefit from the advanced functionality and a great service.
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3D software for planning your complete factory or plant

M4 PLANT is a comprehensive solution for factory layout and plant design. The software enables buildings, production lines and plants of any size to be designed in 3D. The simple handling and comprehensive interfaces ensure a quick and easy start, and accelerate and improve your entire design process.
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Factory Layout

Plan your production line, design your plant or layout a complete factory in next to no time.

Plant Design

Comprehensive process plant design, spanning all design disciplines.

Advantages of designing your factory or plant with M4 PLANT

M4 PLANT addresses the entire design process for plant design and factory layout projects. The 3D software provides the basis for rule-based quotation creation, integrated design, technical presentation, detailed design and documentation of your projects. With M4 PLANT, your projects can be planned even faster, regardless of size, to a very high standard from the very first step.
Get started

Video tutorials, expert online support and individual training courses enable a rapid start.

Think big

Due to the high performance of the software, designs of any size can be created quickly and efficiently.

Quality is everything

Integrated quality assurance enables you to quickly achieve high design quality and maintain it over the long term.

We support you

Our team supports you as a partner and offers you a comprehensive service with a hotline for your daily questions.

Our products are used worldwide with over 250,000 licenses

“M4 was the only package that offered the full variety of tools within a single software suite and the ability to design our own parametric catalog components. It is easy to manage and administrate without any special memory requirements. Finally, CAD Schroer values long-term relationships as much as we do.”

Marcello Zanella, Layout Manager at Mariani

Modules & functionality for all your needs

The M4 PLANT factory layout and plant design software has a modular structure and can easily be tailored to meet your requirements. The individual modules cover a wide range of design disciplines. The software also offers a comprehensive range of advanced functionality to improve your designs.

Site

Buildings

2D/3D Layout

Mechanical Handling

Cable Routes

Ducting

P&ID

Pipework

Piping Isometrics

Steel Design

2D/3D Design

Live Tour,
Video & VR

Further Capabilities of the M4 PLANT Software

  • Live Tours, Videos & VR
  • Variable-speed and specification gearboxes
  • Detailed parts lists
  • Collision checking across all design disciplines
  • Collaboration management
  • Holistic 2D/3D integration
  • Extensive 2D/3D interfaces
  • Highly configurable
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M4 PLANT accelerates your digital transformation

Learn about the new features and technical innovations in the new M4 PLANT release that will help you grow your business and strengthen your competitive edge.
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Industry-specific tools for your success

Adapt the M4 PLANT system to meet the individual requirements of your company. M4 PLANT’s extensive customizability allows you to automate your everyday design tasks to achieve optimum productivity and quality.

M4 PLANT – Packages Overview

M4 FACTORY

Factory Layout & Mechanical Handling

€ 179
per Month*
  • Project management
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  • 3D design environment
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  • 2D design environment
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  • Pipework design
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  • 2D/3D factory & building layout
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  • Mechanical handling and conveyors
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  • Pipe hangers & supports
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  • P&ID design
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  • Pipe hangers & supports
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  • Steelwork design
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  • Cable & cable tray layout
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  • Ductwork layout
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  • 3D walkthroughs
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  • 3D component designer
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M4 PIPING

Piping & Plant Design

€ 179
per Month*
  • Project management
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  • 3D design environment
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  • 2D design environment
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  • Pipework design
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  • 2D/3D factory & building layout
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  • Mechanical handling and conveyors
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  • Pipe hangers & supports
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  • P&ID design
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  • Piping isometric generation
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  • Steelwork design
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  • Cable & cable tray layout
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  • Ductwork layout
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  • 3D walkthroughs
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  • 3D component designer
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M4 PLANT

Factory Layout & Plant Design

€ 219
per Month*
  • Project management
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  • 3D design environment
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  • 2D design environment
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  • Pipework design
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  • 2D/3D factory & building layout
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  • Mechanical handling and conveyors
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  • Pipe hangers & supports
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  • P&ID design
    • This is a tooltip
  • Piping isometric generation
    • This is a tooltip
  • Steelwork design
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  • Cable & cable tray layout
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  • Ductwork layout
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  • 3D walkthroughs
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  • 3D component designer
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Request a quote
* The price quoted includes a single-user license to use the software for a period of 12 months. Technical support and maintenance services are also included. At the expiry of the 12-month period, the term is automatically extended by a further year at the list price applicable at that time, unless either party gives written notice of termination at least 60 days before expiry. The prices quoted are only valid for the euro zone. Other regions on request.

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Your factory layout or plant design project

More security through comprehensive consulting and software testing

Apply for your trial license or contact our consultants. With our tutorials and online support you can easily try out the software. Our staff will advise and help you select the best package for your requirements.

Start quickly with on-site workshops and training courses

In addition to standard training courses, we also offer on-site workshops, which enable you to receive tailored training while working on your first project. This guarantees you the fastest possible start into the productive use of the software.

Continuously productive and always up-to-date

Our software maintenance includes extensive support including telephone support, all software updates and access to our customer portal. This enables us to effectively support you throughout your day.

Special requests catered for

Our software is flexible and highly customisable. This makes it suitable for a wide range of industry-specific requirements. Contact us if you need a new tool to automate your design tasks.

Start your free trial now or contact us for advice

Complete the below form and we will automatically send you a trial download link. You can also use our extensive video tutorials and receive online training from an expert, free of charge.

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FAQ: Your frequently asked questions and our answers

Fill out the form on this page and we will send you an e-mail with all the information you need (download link, video tutorials and documentation). After the download we will send you some more information, documents and links to help you test the software.

We offer two different packages of M4 PLANT. The factory planning packages are adapted to the requirements of factory planning. The plant design packages offer the right combination for plant design. Both packages can be viewed in detail here.

Yes, because the software supports network licenses as well as single-user licenses. These are managed by a license service, which is included in our installation, and made available in the network. Then the software can be used by everyone in the network. Even the software itself can be installed on a network drive and thus made available company-wide.

oftware maintenance includes online support and a German hotline. Also, we further develop the software for you and you get the updates provided by us. You will receive these and many other downloads in our customer portal. Further information can be found on our maintenance page.

Of course you can also use the software without our maintenance. However, you will not benefit from the many advantages.

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