Seamless CAD Integration with SAP
Easily connect your CAD systems with SAP using SAP Engineering Control Center (ECTR). Streamline design data management, improve collaboration, and accelerate product development, all within a single integrated environment.
VarexPLM stands as the leading CAD integration partner with SAP ECTR.
With SAP ECTR, you can achieve seamless integration of external CAD solutions with SAP PLM, enabling you to:
- Access all CAD data, including drawings, models, designs, and technical documentation.
- Automate the creation of documents, materials, and specifications in the SAP system directly from CAD files.
- Build end-to-end processes by linking CAD data with change records and SAP workflows/Process Route.
SAP ECTR is a platform that facilitates the
integration of SAP with CAD systems.
SAP Engineering Control Center (ECTR) enables smooth integration between SAP and leading computer-aided design (CAD) systems. It centralizes design data, supports efficient change management, and enhances collaboration between engineering and business teams.
Major mCAD integrations Available:
- NX
- SOLIDWORKS
- Solid Edge
- Creo
- Inventor
- AutoCAD
- CATIA
Major eCAD integrations Available:
- Altium
- Mentor
- Cadence
- Zuken
- OrCAD
- EPLAN
- AutoCAD Electrical
SAP ECTR streamlines your company with a single, efficient supply chain.
The key advantage of SAP ECTR is its ability to transfer data created in major CAD systems into SAP, enabling successful planning, procurement, production, sales, and other processes without the need for additional integrations.
By integrating all processes into a single supply chain using SAP ECTR, you unlock the following benefits:
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Our flexible implementation models adapt to your business needs, supporting both rapid deployment and future scalability as your organization grows.
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Our dedicated R&D team explores emerging technologies and best practices to enhance PLM, keeping your systems innovative, efficient, and future-ready.
Serving industries with smart PLM systems
Automotive
Healthcare
Process Industry
Consumer Goods
Defense
Retail & Fashion
Electronics
Energy & Utilities
FAQs SAP Engineering Control Center (ECTR)
SAP ECTR (Engineering Control Center) is a platform that integrates SAP with leading CAD systems, allowing centralized management of product design data and improved collaboration between engineering and business functions.
SAP ECTR supports integration with major CAD systems such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, and others, enabling direct data exchange with SAP.
SAP supports integration with various PLM systems including SAP PLM, Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA, and others using middleware or standardized connectors.
Yes, SAP ECTR is scalable and can be tailored to fit the needs of both large enterprises and SMEs, depending on business processes and integration requirements.
Yes, SAP ECTR can be integrated with external PLM systems as part of a broader digital thread strategy, ensuring seamless data flow across the product lifecycle.
SAP ECTR requires separate licensing based on the CAD integrations and number of users. It's best to consult with an SAP partner or sales team for precise licensing details.