The recent SPS event in Nuremberg, Germany, was the backdrop for a significant technology partnership between CADENAS and Eplan. This agreement, signed on 26 November 2025 by CADENAS Managing Director, Terry Jonen and Eplan Managing Director, Haluk Menderes, marks CADENAS' entry into the Eplan Partner Network.
The collaboration aims to enhance the availability of technical device data on the Eplan Data Portal through a new direct interface with CADENAS' 3Dfindit platform.
Enhanced device data connectivity
During the SPS conference, the agreement between Eplan and CADENAS was set into motion, designed to streamline access to device data for Eplan users. "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," stated Eplan’s Haluk Menderes.
Terry Jonen of CADENAS added, "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."
Increased value for design engineers
Eplan and CADENAS will work closely on interface growth, alongside ongoing hiring with the part plants
The collaboration focuses on providing comprehensive digital device data essential for design engineers, enhancing both project planning and engineering efficiency.
This will be facilitated through an interface linked to the CADENAS portal, accessible via Eplan's cloud-based Data Portal. Eplan and CADENAS will work closely on interface development, alongside ongoing engagement with component manufacturers.
User benefits and consistent data
Through this partnership, Eplan users will gain access to a broader spectrum of data, particularly beneficial for complex design projects. This expansion will enhance data consistency across the engineering process.
As the technical implementation begins, the partners will form working groups to elaborate on specific steps to deepen this collaboration. The effort aims to deliver additional value for clients across diverse sectors, notably the energy industry, resulting in enriched 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 dialogue 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.
