Trimble Announces Release of 2025 Version of Tekla PowerFab
Trimble, a leading technology company, has unveiled the latest version of its steel fabrication management system, Tekla PowerFab 2025. This updated version offers enhanced workflow integration, improved production scheduling, and advanced bill of materials (ABM) workflow enhancements. The goal of Tekla PowerFab is to streamline operations and provide a more connected and collaborative system for steel detailing and fabrication.
Integration Improvements and Workflow Streamlining
One of the key features of Tekla PowerFab 2025 is the integration improvements with Tekla Structures 2025, Trimble’s structural building information management (BIM) software. This integration eliminates the need for manual data transfer of file exports and imports, reducing the probability of errors and enhancing project visibility. The Tekla Structures Connector allows fabricators to share their profile catalog with detailers, ensuring compatibility and reducing errors.
Interactive Production Planning
The new web-based interactive scheduling tool in Tekla PowerFab 2025 offers week-based capacity planning by hours or weight. It supports planning across multiple workshops and facilities, allowing for future job scheduling and adjustments based on shifts and subcontractor utilization.
ABM Improvements
Tekla PowerFab 2025 includes ABM improvements to cater to the increased frequency of changes facing steel fabricators at the ABM stage. Together with the Tekla Structures Connector, the system provides better control and visibility over ABM numbering and change management, streamlining the process for detailers and fabricators.
Simplified Work Package Management
Building on the success of the 2024i release, Tekla PowerFab 2025 introduces improved control of production with work package management. This feature allows for the creation and management of work packages comprising all relevant information, making issuing work to fabrication a seamless process.
Better Insight for More Efficient Purchasing
Tekla PowerFab provides productivity dashboards that offer insights into purchasing data, historical trends, and current purchasing statuses. This benefits procurement, project management, and the financial department.
AI-Powered Trimble Assistant for Tekla
A new AI-powered Trimble Assistant for Tekla is available as a web app in Tekla User Assistance. It provides accurate and concise answers to users’ questions on Tekla products, enhancing user experience and support.
Availability and Conclusion
Tekla PowerFab 2025 will be available for download from March 12th, 2025. Trimble continues to build a connected ecosystem of applications and resources that support collaboration and communication across design workflows. The new version of Tekla PowerFab aims to streamline detailer-to-fabricator collaboration, reduce complexity, and boost customers’ confidence in delivering projects successfully.
In conclusion, Trimble’s Tekla PowerFab 2025 offers a comprehensive solution for steel detailing and fabrication management. With enhanced workflow integration, production scheduling, and ABM improvements, the system aims to streamline operations and improve collaboration. Customers can expect increased efficiency, reduced errors, and better control over their projects with the latest version of Tekla PowerFab.
