Industries
Plant design with AutoCAD Plant 3D – by industry
Every industry has its own materials, regulations and pitfalls. Here you can see how we use AutoCAD Plant 3D in your industry – with figures from our projects.
Your industry
Chemicals and process
Plan chemical and process plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D: P&ID, piping specs for steel, stainless steel, enamel and plastic, isometrics.
Pharma and food
Pharma and food plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D: stainless steel piping specs, aseptic connections, slope and isometrics for fabrication and qualification.
Energy and power plants
Plan energy plants, CHP units and power plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D: exhaust gas cleaning, laser scan of existing plants, isometrics and clash detection with Navisworks.
Water and wastewater
Water and wastewater plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D: piping specs for PE, PP, PVC and stainless steel, capture existing plants by laser scan and continue planning.
Planning in existing plants
Modification during operation: capture the existing plant by laser scan, recognize pipes with EdgeWise and continue planning in AutoCAD Plant 3D – for plant operators.
From our projects
| Industry | Projects | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals and process | 18 | 2020–2026 |
| Pharma and food | 11 | 2021–2026 |
| Energy and power plants | 26 | 2023–2026 |
| Water and wastewater | 17 | 2020–2026 |
Anonymized from our project records, as of 08.10.2026. Counted are projects with a clear industry and documented service. Planning in existing plants spans all industries: 57 projects with laser scanning since 2021.
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Brief explanations for reference. They do not replace the standard or code itself.
- ATC – Autodesk Authorized Training Center
Training center authorized by Autodesk. A. Seitz Ingenieur GmbH has been an Autodesk ATC since 2011.
- R&I – Piping and instrumentation diagram
Flow diagram showing all pipes, valves, equipment and instrumentation of a plant (P&ID, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram).
Symbols and drawing rules: DIN EN ISO 10628-1 and -2. Identification letters for instrumentation: DIN EN 62424 or ISA-5.1.