PlantStream Featured in Piping Engineering December 2025 Issue

December 1, 2025

An article contributed by PlantStream has been featured in the December 2025 issue of Piping Engineering, published by Japan Industrial Publishing Co., Ltd.

The article provides an in-depth introduction to PlantStream’s concept, key features, implementation benefits, diverse user case studies, and the latest AI-powered enhancements.

Overview and Core Features

PlantStream is a 3D CAD software that enables automated spatial design for plant engineering.

Equipped with automatic routing functions for piping and cabling, the software allows even non-CAD specialists to create highly accurate 3D layouts quickly and intuitively.

Its equipment templates and user-friendly interface significantly accelerate the development of early-stage design models compared to conventional 3D CAD tools.

Efficiency and Standardization through Implementation

Adopting companies have achieved major improvements in layout studies during early design phases, reducing labor hours and shortening design cycles.

Design tasks that traditionally depended on the expertise of senior engineers are now being standardized through PlantStream’s rule-based and algorithmic automation, enabling younger engineers and non-specialists to perform high-quality design work.

Diverse User Applications

PlantStream is now widely utilized across industries such as new energy, chemical plants, and research facilities.
Examples include:

  • Water Electrolysis (Green Hydrogen Project) — Toyota Motor Corporation and Chiyoda Corporation completed a high-density 3D layout within just two weeks, contributing to faster investment decisions.

  • SAF Production Plant — Enabled smooth coordination under frequent process changes during early design phases.

  • Chemical Research Facility Renovation — Improved design efficiency in constrained spaces and supported rapid interference checks and multiple layout evaluations.

  • Oil and LNG Plants — Achieved reduced lead times and consistent design quality through the reuse of templated models.
AI-Driven Feature Expansion

Leveraging Arent’s advanced development capabilities, PlantStream continues to expand with cutting-edge AI features:

  • PlantStream P&ID AI Data Extractor (Beta released July 2025): Automatically generates “From-To” line lists from P&ID diagrams, improving efficiency by up to 50%.

  • AI Agent Functionality: Enables layout adjustment and equipment placement through text-based prompts, introducing a new paradigm for design assistance.

AI-Enhanced Project Management: 

Links design data with progress tracking, providing real-time visualization of risks by area or spool to support proactive project control.

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