Case Study | PlantStream
Read the entire success story PlantStream is transforming the industrial plant design process through its innovative 3D CAD system with automatic pipe routing. By integrating precise automation and robust software protection, PlantStream accelerates engineering workflows while safeguarding intellectual property.
The Challenge
PlantStream faced both commercial and technical hurdles as they prepared for their global launch. Commercially, the company aimed to expand beyond the domestic Japanese market, necessitating robust security measures to prevent unauthorized use as product adoption grew. Technically, Plant- Stream’ s automatic routing tool is often deployed across multiple users within organizations, many of which could not – or would not – install a traditional license server due to internal security policies or lack of dedicated IT support. Additionally, the team needed to monitor license consumption accurately, simplify license distribution and activation, and integrate license management seamlessly with PlantStream’ s internal systems to automate workflows from deployment through invoicing.
The Solution
To address these challenges, PlantStream implemented Wibu- Systems’ CodeMeter technology, leveraging both cloud-based and file-based licensing to provide flexible, secure protection. By using CmCloud along with CodeMeter License Central and WebDepot, PlantStream offered instant demo licenses to prospects, monitored feature usage with daily reports, and extended evaluation periods on demand. For organizations unable to maintain continuous connectivity, CmActLicense provided an offline alternative. AxProtector. NET ensured comprehensive encryption of PlantStream’ s C # application, while seamless integration with CodeMeter License Central streamlined license lifecycle management, from issuance to renewal and invoicing.
The Results
The deployment of CodeMeter delivered immediate benefits. PlantStream reduced the Feasibility Study( FS) and Front-End Engineering Design( FEED) phases by approximately 75 % thanks to its automatic routing – processing around 1,000 pipes in a minute-while ensuring enterprise grade protection against unauthorized use and tampering. CodeMeter License Reporting enabled the team to propose additional licenses based on usage data, driving upsell opportunities. Global customers received instant, hassle free activation without server installation, increasing satisfaction and accelerating time to revenue. By automating renewals and leveraging cloud based reporting, PlantStream eliminated manual steps and achieved a more efficient, scalable licensing operation.
SUCCESS STORY
Kazuhisa Horita, Customer Success Manager, PlantStream“ PlantStream is a 3D CAD software with automatic pipe routing, which raised high expectations among both domestic and international designers. With CodeMeter’ s cloud licensing, we were able to track which features each prospective customer used during evaluations, allowing us to extend demos, provide additional seats, and optimize our pre-sales process. Looking ahead, we plan to leverage cloud caching to maintain offline access and ensure seamless workflows, even without connectivity.”
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