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Intuitive GUI, intelligent process support, PLM integrations

SAP Engineering Control Center | SAP ECTR

Intuitive GUI, intelligent process support, PLM integrations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What is SAP Engineering Control Center | SAP ECTR?

The central integration platform for PLM and digital product development in SAP

With SAP Engineering Control Center | SAP ECTR all your engineering data can be integrated into PLM software from SAP and linked to your business data. SAP ECTR supports engineering processes optimally and integrates downstream processes directly into SAP. Specifically tailored for the needs of engineers, the user-friendly GUI offers a great overview.

SAP ECTR makes it possible – all data and processes in one system. The key to your digitization strategy, based on the Digital Twin.

Important features of SAP ECTR at a glance

  • Seamless integration into the existing SAP system landscape
  • Central data management within the SAP system
  • Integration possibilities based on public APIs
  • Available for On-premise, in the cloud or as a hybrid solution

Advantages for your company

  • Easy and intuitive utilization of PLM in SAP – without deep SAP knowledge

  • Integration of all product data into business processes

  • Consistent product data management in one system
  • Same work methods in SAP ECTR with various authoring tools
  • Investment protection through the use of existing SAP infrastructure and expertise

Highlights

  • SAP ECTR is the ideal basis for implementing the Digital Twin - all of a product's development and operating data is digitally available and up-to-date.

  • Thanks to direct integration, CAD data is available in SAP in real time - a huge advantage for accelerating product development and knowledge transfer within the organization.


SAP Engineering Control Center is more than just a PLM integration, it is the key to the complete digitalization of your product development process. The solution supports companies in future-proofing their development processes, shortening innovation cycles and making the digital twin a reality.

Target groups:

Decision-makers and experts from the specialist areas of product development & IT:

  • Engineers
  • PLM managers
  • PLM administrators
  • IT managers

References:

  • Aebi Schmidt Group
  • Allison Transmission
  • Allweiler GmbH
  • Amphenol
  • Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik
  • CeramTec ETEC GmbH
  • Coroplast Group
  • EMAG Salach GmbH
  • fischer Holding GmbH & Co KG
  • Geislinger GmbH
  • Harburg Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH
  • Hirschvogel Group
  • JANICKI
  • KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG
  • Littelfuse
  • molex
  • Otto Fuchs KG
  • Ovalo GmbH
  • Plansee SE
  • Rieber
  • Schubert System Elektronik
  • Schuler
  • Siegenia-Aubi KG
  • SUSS MicroTec SE
  • SwissOPtic AG
  • TRILUX GmbH & Co KG
  • voestalpine AG
Contact information:
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Functions (excerpt) of SAP Engineering Control Center | SAP ECTR:

3D representation
CAD data
CAD interfaces
Change management
Collaboration
Collaborative Engineering
Digital twin
Digitization
DMS
ERP interfaces
Parts list management
Process automation
Product data
Product data management
Variant management
Version management

Get to know the software better! Request a video appointment for a personal presentation!

Customers asked

SAP ECTR is SAP's central integration platform for connecting engineering and product data with SAP business processes. It enables the seamless integration of CAD and other authoring systems into SAP PLM.

SAP ECTR reduces IT complexity as no external PDM systems are required. With SAP Engineering Control Center | SAP ECTR all your engineering data can be integrated into PLM software from SAP and linked to your business data. SAP ECTR supports engineering processes optimally and integrates downstream processes directly into SAP. 

SAP ECTR supports the integration of common MCAD and ECAD systems (e.g. NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Altium), as well as office and software tools via standardized interfaces.

Yes, SAP ECTR is fully compatible with SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA in both the on-premise version and the private cloud edition.

SAP ECTR enables the centralized management of all relevant product data across the entire life cycle - the basis for a consistent, up-to-date Digital Twin.

Yes, SAP ECTR can be scaled flexibly and is suitable for both medium-sized companies and large corporations with complex product development processes.

Design, engineering and production teams in particular benefit from direct access to current product data and integration into business processes.

Thanks to standardized interfaces and modular architecture, SAP ECTR can be implemented comparatively quickly, especially if SAP is already in use in the company.

An overview of our success stories can be found here: https://www.sapectr.com/en/media-library?filteredDocumentTypes=8349e85525084855ba956e0a2fc0ef29&page=1 

The Digital Twin results from the digital representation of all of a product’s data. However, this information needs to be managed in a homogenous and consistent system – from the initial requirements sketch, through MCAD and ECAD drawings, to manufacturing and operation data. The prerequisite is a digital product lifecycle based on modern software solutions.

The strategic integration platform SAP Engineering Control Center | SAP ECTR as an important component of the SAP solutions for Product Lifecycle Management creates the best possible conditions for this.

Detailed information and the option to request a demo can be found directly on the website: https://www.dscsag.com/en/company/contact

Technical specifications:

Web-based:
no
SaaS, Cloud:
no
On-premises (local installation):
yes
AI Supported:
no
Multi-user (network-compatible):
yes
Multi-client compatible:
yes
Maintenance:
included in price
Customizing:
on request
Vendor based in:
Germany
Training:
on request
Hotline:
included in price
Installation support:
on request
Documentation:
Manual, Online Help, Demo version, Technical documentation
Dialogue language(s):
Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
System requirements:
Compatible operating systems (runs with):
Win 11
Win 10
Win Server
Mainframe based
Unix based
Linux based
Mac OS
Mobile OSs (supports):
iOS
Android

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