Our history

Milestones in our more than 40-year history

Founding of IDATs

Two engineers from TU Darmstadt began developing software for the construction industry immediately after graduating—back then, they were still using punch cards and mainframe computers.

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The first programs for precast concrete elements and construction are developed in a university setting.
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Customers such as Ytong (now Xella) were among the early adopters.
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1990

First AutoCAD integration

IDAT early IDAT of AutoCAD as a CAD platform, paving the way for its widespread use in planning and manufacturing.

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Introduction of AutoCAD as the basis for design and planning software.
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Breakthrough in applicability for engineering firms and precast plants.

Switch to 3D applications

From 2D drawings to fully-fledged 3D applications – an important step for the digitalization of the industry.

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Launch of 3D models for precast concrete planning.
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Greater precision and better visualization for users.
1998
2010

Entering the world of BIM

Building Information Modeling is fundamentally transforming the industry—IDAT is integrating BIM into its software solutions at an early stage.

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First integration of Revit into IDAT for BIM planning.
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Bidirectional interfaces improve data exchange.

Introduction of the ERP system

IDAT integrates planning, production, and logistics into a single system, thereby creating a seamless digital process chain.

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Comprehensive process control for prefabricated component plants (from order to logistics).
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Integration of ERP data with CAD and BIM solutions.
2016
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Our offer

We are your catalyst for business excellence.

Precast Concrete Elements

ERP - technical planning - production management

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Sprinkler Software

CAD-based planning of fire protection systems – precise, efficient, integrated.

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Geotechnical Engineering

Software for the visualization of drilling profiles, analysis of geotechnical laboratory tests, and geostatic calculations.

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Why are we better?

With over 820 IDAT installed in more than 30 countries worldwide, we are globally networked and close to our customers at the same time.

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