Smart® P&ID

Smart® P&ID is a software solution for developing and managing piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). These diagrams, which represent the detailed “process roadmap” of an industrial facility, are essential documents for the design, construction and maintenance of plants.

Using Smart® P&ID ensures quality, consistency and efficient management of plant assets.

Smart® P&ID streamlines the creation, management and sharing of P&IDs throughout the entire plant lifecycle — from design to commissioning. The software facilitates communication between design, construction and operations teams, ensuring that technical data is always up to date and reflects the as-built plant.

The software is designed for engineering companies, plant owners and other professionals involved in the design, construction and maintenance of industrial facilities. It is used by process engineers, piping and instrumentation designers, and other specialists who need to create and manage accurate and up-to-date P&IDs.

Oil & gas
Chemicals
Power generation (nuclear, thermal, renewable)
Heavy industrial plant construction
Engineering services

Benefits

Task-based approach

The software organizes work into specific tasks that enhance productivity and output quality. Custom views support activities such as commissioning and inspection.

Engineering Data Editor

Smart® P&ID allows users to add and modify data in a spreadsheet-style interface, using active rules to ensure data consistency.

Report and CAD export

Advanced tools for managing reports, validating symbols and exporting data to standard CAD formats are available.

Data sharing
and integration

The software integrates with third-party tools via APIs and connects seamlessly with Smart® 3D to streamline workflows and data exchange.

Implementation
flexibility

Suitable for projects of all sizes, Smart® P&ID offers flexible deployment options and simplified risk management through accurate, current data.

Design automation

The platform supports automatic design creation based on numerical inputs and standardized components, accelerating the design process.

Rapid change management

Changes can be implemented quickly, and different P&ID versions can be compared easily.

Practical applications

Pörner Group

The German firm improved efficiency and quality through Hexagon’s integrated digital solutions and data-centric workflows.

Bayer AG

By digitizing P&IDs and 3D models with Hexagon products, Bayer AG increased efficiency and avoided data inconsistencies.

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What is it for?

Who is it for?

Industry applications