CAD in process plant engineering

Developing CAD systems for the design and layout of process plant involves an investment of millions of pounds. Today the proven benefit of using such systems is apparent, but without commitment and foresight from software developers such tools may never be seen in the market. One such product, PDMS, was a joint development between CADCentre, Isopipe and Akzo Engineering, started in 1974 and first sold in 1977. Since then many thousands of man-hours have gone into developing the system.