The recent collaboration between Eplan and CADENAS aims to enhance the availability of technical device data through the Eplan Data Portal. This partnership was officially established during the SPS event in Nuremberg, Germany, where Eplan Managing Director, Haluk Menderes and CADENAS Managing Director, Terry Jonen formalized their agreement on November 26, 2025.
Through this partnership, Eplan and CADENAS will create a direct interface between the Eplan Data Portal and the CADENAS platform, 3Dfindit, with the goal of facilitating easier access to comprehensive device data for Eplan users.
Menderes highlighted the significance of this development, explaining that CADENAS will significantly enhance the range of device data with additional validated content. This expansion is particularly relevant for complex configurations, such as those found in the energy sector.
Enhanced Connectivity for Users
During the SPS event, the technology partnership between Eplan and CADENAS was announced as a major advancement for Eplan users, enabling them to more easily locate the necessary device data. Haluk Menderes from Eplan expressed confidence in CADENAS as a partner that will considerably extend the device data range on the Eplan Data Portal.
CADENAS Managing Director, Terry Jonen emphasized the collaboration's importance by stating, "With the planned connection of 3Dfindit to the Eplan Data Portal, we’re making it easier for engineers to access precise, up-to-date product data and are thereby increasing the added value for our common customers."
Value for Design Engineers
Eplan and CADENAS will jointly develop an interface accessible via the Eplan Data Portal
A critical aspect of this collaboration is the substantial benefit to design engineers who rely on digital device data for efficient project planning and data consistency throughout the engineering process. Eplan and CADENAS will jointly develop an interface accessible via the Eplan Data Portal, integrating directly with the Eplan cloud.
Both companies plan to closely collaborate with component manufacturers and maintain an ongoing dialogue to refine the interface, thereby increasing data consistency and offering expanded design options for engineers.
Increased Data Depth and Consistency
With the signing of the agreement, Eplan and CADENAS have initiated the technical implementation phase. Over the upcoming months, technical working groups will be formed to outline specific measures to progressively expand this cooperation.
The ultimate objective is to deliver validated added value across the value chain, particularly benefiting industries, such as energy by enhancing data depth and consistency for Eplan users.
The contract was signed, live at the SPS in Nuremberg, Germany: CADENAS is now the newest member of the Eplan Partner Network. CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen and Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes signed the new technology partnership agreement on 26 November 2025.
The stated goal of the cooperation is the expanded provision of technical device data via the Eplan Data Portal, which will be implemented using a direct interface between the Data Portal and the CADENAS platform 3Dfindit.
Connectivity to the CADENAS device
During the SPS, Eplan and CADENAS signed a groundbreaking technology partnership that will make it easier for Eplan users to find the right device data. “CADENAS is a strong partner who will help us considerably extend the range of device data available on the Eplan Data Portal with additional, validated content,” says Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes.
“For our customers, this cooperation is significant. The connectivity to the CADENAS device database expands our quite comprehensive selection of device data with completely new, sometimes very complex configuration data – for instance for the energy sector.”
Speaking about the newly sealed deal, CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen says, “With the planned connection of 3Dfindit to the Eplan Data Portal, we’re making it easier for engineers to access precise, up-to-date product data and are thereby increasing the added value for our common customers.”
Focusing on added value for designers
Comprehensive digital device data is indispensable for design engineers. It accelerates project planning and increases efficiency in engineering, making invaluable contributions to greater data consistency.
To achieve this, the companies will be developing an interface to the CADENAS portal that users will be able to access via the Eplan Data Portal, meaning directly via the Eplan cloud. Eplan and CADENAS will be working closely together to design the interface, and both companies will be engaging in continued dialog with component manufacturers.
The advantages for users at a glance
- Eplan users benefit from a significantly expanded range of data on offer, for instance, for complex designs
- Design engineers will have additional options when selecting device data
- Data consistency throughout the entire engineering process also increases
Depth of data and data consistency
Now that the agreement has been signed, the technical implementation is getting started. In the coming months, both partners will set up technical working groups to define the specific measures with a view to gradually expanding the cooperation.
The goal is to validate added value for common customers along the value chain. This involves various topics and industries, for instance, the energy sector. For Eplan users, this will mean increased depth of data and data consistency.
