Simplify complex processes for 
OEMs in machinery & plant engineering 

In the face of escalating quality demands and complex projects, production line engineers and equipment suppliers struggle to maintain manual data storage systems. Even the most well-structured systems can suffer from inefficiencies, data inaccuracies and prolonged downtime due to human error or system limitations. 

octoplant supports production line engineers and equipment suppliers from project design to commissioning and customer acceptance.

  • Reduce project complexities and improve workflow efficiency
  • Track changes across all devices 
  • Minimize errors and inconsistencies
  • Easily integrate with existing systems and technologies 

Version control software for OEMs in machinery & plant engineering: 
key features

Maximum transparency

Comprehensive traceability of changes with details on who, what, when and where.

Efficient administration 

Library transparency with detailed usage logs that will help you pinpoint problems and incompatibilities.

Centralized data storage 

Fast access and detailed comparisons save time and streamline development processes.

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AMDT Customers
in Machinery and Plant Engineering

Airbus Logo
Benteler Logo
CAT Logo
Fill Logo
Logo Knapp
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Thanks to the software solution from AMDT, all of our projects are stored safely and we can compare versions at any time.

Werner Schauer, Head of PLC Development at Knapp AG

Sophisticated software for 
modern machinery and OEM challenges   

Tackle the complexities of modern machinery and OEM projects with octoplant from AUVESY-MDT. Designed to integrate with your existing systems, octoplant backs up critical data, automates workflows and provides real-time insights about your production plant.

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Achieve flawless integration between project planning and on-site commissioning.

  • Ensure smooth coordination between planning and field personnel for cohesive project execution
  • Align on-site servers with your central system to facilitate simultaneous development and troubleshooting
  • Respond quickly to new requests and unforeseen challenges
     

Coordination for 
engineering teams

Achieve flawless integration between project planning and on-site commissioning.

  • Ensure smooth coordination between planning and field personnel for cohesive project execution
  • Align on-site servers with your central system to facilitate simultaneous development and troubleshooting
  • Respond quickly to new requests and unforeseen challenges
     
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Version control 
and management 

Efficiently manage and oversee version changes to streamline project workflows.

  • Quickly detect and address discrepancies in released versions
  • Facilitate problem resolution and smooth project transitions
  • Compare different project versions in detail to ensure consistency
  • Access previous system configurations to support future plant upgrades
     
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Efficiently manage and oversee version changes to streamline project workflows.

  • Quickly detect and address discrepancies in released versions
  • Facilitate problem resolution and smooth project transitions
  • Compare different project versions in detail to ensure consistency
  • Access previous system configurations to support future plant upgrades
     
LibraryManagement

Optimize your workflows with streamlined program block management.

  • Quickly access automated lists to see which blocks are in use and their locations
  • Resolve issues faster with clear visibility of active program blocks
  • Coordinate effectively to confirm that the correct block versions align with the approved plan
     

Standard program 
block library 

Optimize your workflows with streamlined program block management.

  • Quickly access automated lists to see which blocks are in use and their locations
  • Resolve issues faster with clear visibility of active program blocks
  • Coordinate effectively to confirm that the correct block versions align with the approved plan
     

Documentation for efficient 
project management

Transform your documentation process with automated solutions.

  • Avoid time-consuming searches for the latest program versions with automated updates
  • Maintain detailed records of every project stage, from commissioning to ongoing maintenance
  • Address warranty claims with certainty by referencing a clear record of system states at commissioning

     
Screenshot Change history

Transform your documentation process with automated solutions.

  • Avoid time-consuming searches for the latest program versions with automated updates
  • Maintain detailed records of every project stage, from commissioning to ongoing maintenance
  • Address warranty claims with certainty by referencing a clear record of system states at commissioning

     

Get a 360-degree view 
of your machinery & engineering environment 

octoplant supports more devices than anyone else in the industry, including PLCs (e.g. TIA Portal), SCADA systems, HMIs and robots from different manufacturers. This helps you better analyze the plant, isolate errors and fix any problems. See for yourself!

Name Manufacturer Device Type Link to tutorial
ABB Freelance ABB DCS/SCADA/HMI
ABB Robots ABB Robots
Adobe PDF ADOBE Universal
Acronis Backup ACRONIS Backup/Images
ASCII ASCII Universal
Atlas Copco Tightening Systems Power Focus 4000/4001 ATLAS COPCO IFD Intelligent Field Devices
AUVESY Image Service AUVESY Backup/Images
AVEVA InTouch AVEVA DCS/SCADA/HMI
AVEVA PlantSCADA (CitectSCADA) AVEVA DCS/SCADA/HMI
B&R Automation Studio B&R PLC
BECKHOFF TwinCAT BECKHOFF PLC
Binary Binary Universal
CODESYS CODESYS PLC
COGNEX DataMan Scanner COGNEX IFD Intelligent Field Devices
COGNEX?In-Sight COGNEX IFD Intelligent Field Devices
COPA-DATA Zenon COPA DCS/SCADA/HMI
Drive SnapShot DRIVE Backup/Images
Emerson PAC Machine Edition EMERSON PLC
EPLAN P8 EPLAN DCS/SCADA/HMI
FANUC CNC FANUC CNC/NC
FTP FTP Universal
GE Proficy iFix GE DCS/SCADA/HMI
Hirschmann Switche HIRSCHMANN Switch/Router/Firewalls
JSON JSON Universal
Kistler DMF-P KISTLER IFD Intelligent Field Devices
Kistler maXYmos KISTLER IFD Intelligent Field Devices
KUKA KR C2 KUKA Robots
KUKA KR C4 KUKA Robots
Lenze 8400/8401 protec SL/HL LENZE IFD Intelligent Field Devices
Microsoft Excel MICROSOFT Universal
Microsoft Word MICROSOFT Universal
MITSUBISHI Melsoft GX Works MITSUBISHI PLC
MITSUBISHI Robots MITSUBISHI Robots
Omron CX-Programmer OMRON PLC
PHOENIX CONTACT FL Switches PHOENIX Switch/Router/Firewalls
PHOENIX CONTACT MGUARD-Router PHOENIX Switch/Router/Firewalls
PHOENIX CONTACT PC WORX PHOENIX PLC
Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME/SE ROCKWELL AUTOMATION DCS/SCADA/HMI
Rockwell RSLogix 5 ROCKWELL AUTOMATION PLC
Rockwell RSLogix 500 ROCKWELL AUTOMATION PLC
Rockwell RSLogix 5000 Logix Designer ROCKWELL AUTOMATION PLC
Rockwell-Allen-Bradley Stratix Switch 5700 ROCKWELL AUTOMATION Switch/Router/Firewalls
Schneider EcoStruxure Control Expert SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PLC
Schneider Electric Concept SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PLC
Schneider Electric Modsoft SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PLC
Schneider Electric PL7 Pro SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PLC
Schneider Electric Unity Pro SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PLC
SEW-EURODRIVE MOVITOOLS? MotionStudio SEW Drives
SICK Sopas ET SICK IFD Intelligent Field Devices
Siemens PCS7 SIEMENS DCS/SCADA/HMI
Siemens SCALANCE switches SIEMENS Switch/Router/Firewalls
Siemens SIMATIC STEP 5 SIEMENS PLC
Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 SIEMENS PLC
Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 Multiproject SIEMENS PLC
Siemens SINAMICS Umrichter SIEMENS Drives
Siemens SINUMERIK 840D HMI Advanced SIEMENS CNC/NC
Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operate SIEMENS CNC/NC
Siemens TIA Portal SIEMENS Combined automation platform
Siemens WinCC SIEMENS DCS/SCADA/HMI
Siemens WinCC flexible SIEMENS DCS/SCADA/HMI
SSH SSH Universal
UNC UNC Universal
WAGO e!COCKPIT WAGO PLC
Windows INI MICROSOFT Universal
YASKAWA Robots YASKAWA Robots
Advantech EKI Switch ADVANTECH Switch/Router/Firewalls
AEG A250 AEG PLC
AEG A500 AEG PLC
Bosch CPS21 BOSCH PLC
Bosch Rexroth Indralogic L BOSCH PLC
Bosch Rexroth System3xx BOSCH IFD Intelligent Field Devices
CSV CSV Universal
Danfoss DANFOSS IFD Intelligent Field Devices
EATON EATON PLC
FANUC Robots FANUC Robots
IBH S5 for Windows IBH PLC
IBH S7 for Windows IBH PLC
Indramat CLM INDRAMAT CNC/NC
Indramat DDS INDRAMAT IFD Intelligent Field Devices
Indramat Drivetop Eco Drive INDRAMAT IFD Intelligent Field Devices
KUKA KR C5 KUKA Robots
Omron Adept OMRON Robots
PHOENIX CONTACT PC WORX Safety PHOENIX PLC
Pilz PSS3032 PILZ PLC
Pilz PSSPG PILZ PLC
Pilz Safety PILZ PLC
Pilz WinPro PILZ PLC
Rockwell PowerFlex Drives ROCKWELL AUTOMATION Drives
Schneider Electric ProWORX Plus SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PLC
SEW-EURODRIVE MoviDrive? SEW Drives
Sick PLS SICK IFD Intelligent Field Devices
Siemens COM?Profibus SIEMENS PLC
Siemens CP143 SIEMENS PLC
Siemens ProTool SIEMENS DCS/SCADA/HMI
Siemens SIMATIC SimoDrive SIEMENS Drives
Siemens SIMOTION SIEMENS Drives
XML XML Universal
Stäubli Robots STÄUBLI Robots
S?tron TSWin SÜTRON DCS/SCADA/HMI
COMAU COMAU Robots
Siemens ET200 SIEMENS PLC
Schneider EcoStruxure Machine Expert SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PLC
Sütron TSWin SÜTRON DCS/SCADA/HMI
ABB Logo
Yaskawa Logo
Beckhoff Logo
Codesys Logo
Cognex Logo
Fanuc Logo
Kuka Logo
Mitsubishi Logo
Omron Logo
Pilz Logo
Rexroth Logo
Rockwell Automation Logo
Schneider Electric Logo
Sick Logo
Siemens Logo

Frequently asked questions 
about version control for OEMs in machinery & plant engineering

Version management is crucial for tracking changes, ensuring consistency and facilitating troubleshooting. It helps in maintaining accurate records of system configurations and prevents issues arising from version discrepancies.

Automated documentation reduces the time and effort required for manual entry, ensures accurate records of each project stage and facilitates easier access to the latest version information.

octoplant provides robust version control by tracking changes, detecting deviations and offering detailed project comparisons. It helps streamline troubleshooting and supports efficient project hand-offs with accurate version histories.

octoplant simplifies documentation by automating updates, reducing manual entry and maintaining detailed records of every project stage. This leads to improved efficiency and easier handling of warranty claims with clear system state records.

octoplant enhances engineering team coordination by synchronizing on-site servers with central systems, facilitating real-time updates and improving response times to requests or issues, ensuring seamless project execution.

octoplant ensures rapid disaster recovery by allowing quick restoration of system configurations, providing options for pattern-based or custom restores, and organizing program backups to retrieve the latest and correct versions efficiently.

octoplant integrates with your current systems offering compatibility with various PLC, SCADA, and DCS platforms. This integration ensures smooth data flow, efficient version management and enhanced coordination across your engineering processes.

Yes, octoplant supports compliance by providing detailed documentation and audit trails, which are essential for meeting regulatory requirements. It simplifies the documentation process, ensuring that you have accurate records for audits and compliance checks.

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