The 3D software for factory layout
Factory layout with machine installation, mechanical handling, building planning and much more in one application. Benefit immediately from the advanced functionality and great service.
The 3D software for factory layout
Factory layout with machine installation, mechanical handling, building planning and much more in one application. Benefit immediately from the advanced functionality and great service.
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Software for 3D factory design and 2D layout
As a factory design software, M4 PLANT represents an innovative approach to 3D installation design and 2D layout of entire factories, across all design disciplines. The solution enables the design of entire buildings and production facilities, irrespective of their size. The factory design software combines space management and the visualisation capabilities of 3D factory design software with the effective 2D layout possibilities of a professional CAD solution. This makes it possible to design complete production plants with the software in a short space of time, directly in 3D or 2D.
Advantages of designing your factory 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.
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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
“CAD Schroer’s software is a key project enabler, and the migration from MEDUSA NG to M4 has put us in a strong position for further growth in a buoyant market place. We have benefited immensely from CAD Schroer’s dedication to product innovation, and the unremitting personal commitment of its team of technical consultants during and beyond the upgrade process.”
Mr Richard Schilliger, responsible for PLM strategy at Burckhardt Compression
“No other plant design product can meet our demands like M4. Its reliability, flexibility, speed, ease of use, compatibility with third party systems, and ability to deliver data for our downstream QA and financial control processes is a huge benefit to our business.”
Mike Lyon, Project Director, Christ Kennicott Water Technology (now Ovivo)
“Thanks to M4 we have gained access to new design possibilities and can now design our compressors ever more precisely. In addition, our customers benefit from a more accurate overview of the installation layout and can quickly provide us with feedback. With the help of M4, design errors and mistakes have become an absolute rarity for us, and our design times have also greatly reduced. This led to significant time and cost savings for the company.”
Mario Corcione, designer at CO-REF Srl.
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
Ducting
Cable Routes
Steel Design
2D/3D Design
Live Tours, Videos & VR
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Further Capabilities of the Factory Layout 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
Terrain, buildings and factory layouts
The M4 PLANT Factory Layout software allows extremely rapid creation of 3D terrain and building models from 2D layouts together with height information. The positioning of factory equipment can be performed either directly in 3D or by placing symbols in a 2D layout. The corresponding models are automatically loaded into the required place in the 3D environment. The 2D layout and 3D design are automatically synchronised to ensure consistency.
Extensive conveyor catalogues and auto-loading
M4 PLANT enables you to manually or automatically layout your conveyor systems. You can manually select and connect single components, or you can use a pre-defined path to auto-load equipment. The system automatically determines the required conveyors based on user-specified criteria, and then auto-loads them along the path. Accurate part lists, construction drawings, and consistency and interference checking are available as standard. Designers with the factory layout module can work interactively in a 2D or 3D environment, with automatic updates between the two.
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 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.
Terrain, buildings and factory layouts
The M4 PLANT Factory Layout software allows extremely rapid creation of 3D terrain and building models from 2D layouts together with height information. The positioning of factory equipment can be performed either directly in 3D or by placing symbols in a 2D layout. The corresponding models are automatically loaded into the required place in the 3D environment. The 2D layout and 3D design are automatically synchronised to ensure consistency.
Extensive conveyor catalogues and auto-loading
M4 PLANT enables you to manually or automatically layout your conveyor systems. You can manually select and connect single components, or you can use a pre-defined path to auto-load equipment. The system automatically determines the required conveyors based on user-specified criteria, and then auto-loads them along the path. Accurate part lists, construction drawings, and consistency and interference checking are available as standard. Designers with the factory layout module can work interactively in a 2D or 3D environment, with automatic updates between the two.
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.
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
BASE SOFTWARE / MODULES
M4 FACTORY
Factory Layout & Mechanical Handling
€179 per Month*
Project management
3D design environment
2D design environment
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2D/3D factory & building layout
Mechanical handling and conveyors
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Steelwork design
Cable & cable tray layout
Ductwork layout
3D walkthroughs
3D component designer
M4 PIPING
Piping & Plant Design
€179 per Month*
Project management
3D design environment
2D design environment
Pipework design
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Mechanical handling and conveyors
Pipe hangers & supports
P&ID design
Piping isometric generation
Steelwork design
Cable & cable tray layout
Ductwork layout
3D walkthroughs
3D component designer
M4 PLANT
Factory Layout & Plant Design
€219 per Month*
Project management
3D design environment
2D design environment
Pipework design
2D/3D factory & building layout
Mechanical handling and conveyors
Pipe hangers & supports
P&ID design
Piping isometric generation
Steelwork design
Cable & cable tray layout
Ductwork layout
3D walkthroughs
3D component designer
* 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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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 M4 PLANT 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.
If you have further questions about the software, need an offer or would like to learn more about our additional services, please contact us. Our consultants will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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We offer different packages of M4 PLANT. The M4 FACTORY package are adapted to the requirements of factory planning. The M4 PIPING package 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.
Software 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.