AUSTIN TX , April 23, 2015 - AUCOTEC, a leader in instrumentation detailing and electrical design for manufacturing plants, has joined Fiatech, an international community recognized for leading the development and advancement of technology-based, value-adding solutions. The membership of Fiatech is passionate about the development and adoption of innovative practices and technologies to realize the highest business value throughout the life cycle of major assets. Through its membership, AUCOTEC will drive initiatives for improved collaboration in the process industry.

On the benefits of this new membership for the industry, Thomas Engler, Vice President & CFO of AUCOTEC Inc., USA said, “Sharing our expertise within Fiatech projects will increase the pace of achieving an environment where CAE tools can communicate and smoothly interoperate. This is a unique community, with highly qualified and experienced members, who share our vision for improved collaboration between engineering disciplines, increased efficiency of industry processes, and always considering the whole life cycle of plants, rather than focusing on single components.” 

AUCOTEC has already begun moving the industry needle through participation in the annual Fiatech workshop, formerly known as Member Meeting, which took place in Philadelphia in September 2014 and by participating in critical dialogue’s at Fiatech’s Technology Conference & Showcase in Boca Raton earlier this month. 

Ray Topping, Fiatech Director added, “We are fortunate to have AUCOTEC’s perspective as a solution provider and industry leader in our projects sandbox. Interoperability is a key area for growth this year and we are expecting substantial progress in productivity for the industry at large.” 
                     
Aucotec AG develops engineering software for the complete life cycle of machines, plants and mobile systems – with more than 30 years of experience. The solutions range from flow diagrams via process control and electrical engineering for large-scale plants to modular harness design in the automotive industry. Over 42,000 Aucotec software systems are in use worldwide. Aucotec AG, with headquarters in Hanover, also comprises two additional German development centres in Frankfurt and Constance, four regional distribution and support subsidiaries as well as a global network of subsidiaries and partners. Aucotec Sweden just opened its doors on April 5, 2015. For more information, visit www.aucotec.com.