piblaster

Product Introduction

1. Overview: piblaster is a cloud-native, web-based application for creating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and process flow diagrams (R&I-Fließbilder) in full compliance with the DIN EN ISO 10628 standard.
2. Value: It eliminates complex software installation and platform dependency, enabling process engineers and plant designers to create, collaborate on, and manage technical diagrams from any device with a modern web browser, while automatically generating a synchronized bill of materials.

Main Features

1. Standard-Compliant Symbol Library: Offers a pre-built library of process engineering symbols (vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, valves, instruments) per DIN EN ISO 10628. Symbols are placed with a click and auto-numbered (e.g., B001, V002).
2. Live Synchronized Bill of Materials (BOM): Every component placed on the diagram instantly appears as a line item in the BOM with tag, description, size, and material fields. Changes to the diagram update the BOM in real-time, and multi-page projects are consolidated automatically.
3. Revision-Safe Multi-User Collaboration: Built-in version control, approval workflows, and full project history. Supports role-based access for teams, eliminating the need for a separate Product Data Management (PDM) system. Features project locks during multi-user editing.

Problems Solved

1. Challenge: Traditional P&ID software is often desktop-bound, requiring specific operating systems, complex installations, and manual BOM generation, leading to version conflicts and workflow friction.
2. Audience: Process engineers, plant designers, EPC contractors, and technical drafters in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and energy industries.
3. Scenario: A project team needs to collaborate on a plant design. The lead engineer works on a Windows PC in the office, a designer uses a macOS laptop at home, and a client review is conducted on an iPad on-site. piblaster allows seamless work on the same project across all devices without file conversion or compatibility issues.

Unique Advantages

1. Vs Competitors: Unlike installed desktop applications, piblaster is truly platform-agnostic, running on Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, and Android via the browser. It uniquely combines diagram creation with a live, auto-generating BOM in a single interface.
2. Innovation: Its architecture is built on a proven diagram engine optimized for process engineering, delivering a desktop-like experience (keyboard shortcuts, touch support) within a web app. It ensures automatic updates for all users and GDPR-compliant data hosting in Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is piblaster used for? piblaster is used to create standardized Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and process flow diagrams for the planning, design, and documentation of industrial plants in sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
2. Do I need to install software to use piblaster? No. piblaster is a web application that runs directly in modern browsers like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. No installation, drivers, or admin rights are required.
3. How does the automatic bill of materials work? When you place a symbol from the library onto the drawing canvas, it is automatically added as a categorized item (vessel, instrument, line) to the BOM with a unique tag. All properties are editable, and any change in the diagram or the BOM is reflected instantly in the other.