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We would like to introduce the issues that were challenges at Nakazaku Co., Ltd., an industrial machinery manufacturer, and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the electrical design CAD 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Introduction - In 2020, amid the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, management instructed each department to "set important medium-term initiatives for their own department and establish goals and action plans." - There were significant differences in work and technical proficiency among members, leading to a concentration of work on a few individuals, which resulted in long working hours becoming a problem. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - ECAD DCX was adopted as a new electrical CAD because it has abundant design support functions and its operability is similar to the previously used ECAD dio, allowing for a smooth implementation. ■ Effects After Introduction - Automatic checks for missing components and consistency between drawings eliminated inquiries from control panel manufacturers, significantly reducing overtime hours. - Using the cabinet collaboration function completely eliminated mistakes, making the arrangement of cabinets much easier. - By standardizing the parts master and operational rules, designers could focus on creating drawings, and the maintenance of the parts master was also managed smoothly.

At Takashima Engineering Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of control panels/distribution boards, we will introduce the challenges faced until now and the points and effects that could be resolved through the introduction of the electrical design CAD 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Introduction - The drawing methods were dependent on individuals due to individual design rules, leading to inconsistencies in the drawings. - When arranging hole-processing cabinets with Nitto Kohki's Cabista, it was necessary to create hole processing drawings again for ordering. - Since the arrangement of parts and processing data was done manually, it led to extra work and input errors or incorrect orders. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - The collaboration with Nitto Kohki's Cabista, which is integrated into the ECAD series, supported the introduction of ECAD DCX to improve collaboration and operational efficiency from design to subsequent processes. ■ Effects After Introduction - The construction and standardization of the parts master allowed for the sharing and accumulation of know-how, turning it into an asset. - Collaboration with Nitto Kohki's Cabista reduced man-hours and shortened the time until ordering. - Since parts lists and processing data can be output from the drawings, manual input work has been reduced, significantly decreasing the chances of incorrect orders. - Even when substituting with different parts due to material shortages, changes to related areas are automatically reflected in bulk, reducing the effort and mistakes in corrections.

We would like to introduce the issues that were challenges at Nichei Electric Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of control panels/distribution boards, and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the electrical design CAD 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Introduction - The previous general-purpose CAD required transcription to 100 pages = 100 files, resulting in a significant amount of work beyond design. - Although an add-on software for electrical design for general-purpose CAD was introduced, it was difficult to register the vast amount of component data on our own, leading to a lack of operational success. - Picking components from paper drawings took a whole day of work and resulted in many mistakes. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - After hearing from other companies at a seminar about how they achieved efficiency in panel manufacturing using ECAD, we decided to introduce ECAD DCX to reduce design workload, prevent mistakes, and enhance overall operational efficiency through production collaboration. ■ Effects After Introduction - We can now perform transcription, modifications, PDF output, and printing all at once, significantly reducing the workload outside of design. - The automatic creation of various reports has greatly reduced the workload and mistakes in component procurement. - With user-oriented support services for implementation, we were able to start using the system smoothly, improving drawing quality and productivity while reducing stress for the staff.

We will introduce the challenges faced by Mitsuba Seisakusho Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of extrusion molding machines and wire coating devices, and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the electrical design CAD 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Introduction - Designed about 150 control panels for in-house products such as rubber extruders and wire coating devices annually. - There was a need to improve the efficiency and labor-saving of design work and enhance quality. - A situation arose where flexible and speedy responses to specification changes were required. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - Although CAD for the machines and devices in use was considered, ECAD DCX was adopted for its rich specialized functions, inheriting the operability of the previously used ECAD dio in electrical design, as well as its actual usability, parts management functions, and integration with sheet metal processing machines. - It was determined that a rapid establishment of the design environment was necessary for improving the quality, reliability, and cost performance of in-house products, and startup support services were also utilized. ■ Effects After Introduction - The rich features that enhance efficiency and prevent mistakes have improved the productivity and quality of design. - Standardization of drawings and reduction of maintenance man-hours have been achieved. - Various functions, such as creating parts lists, have been utilized, reducing the workload of designers.

With over 70 years of proven experience, Tomii Engineering Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of distribution boards that currently handles cubicle-type distribution boards, control panels, distribution panels, terminal boards, and more. They have transitioned from general-purpose CAD to electrical design CAD 'ECAD'. 【Trigger for Introducing ECAD DCX】 For 25 years, they had been using a customized general-purpose CAD, but they considered changing systems at the time of the end of development and support. The decrease in skilled technicians and the need for recovery through increased productivity were also factors. 【Deciding Factor for Introducing ECAD DCX】 Among several systems, the expectation of reducing design errors through an integrated database and the fact that many other panel manufacturers in the same industry had successfully implemented it were the key reasons for adoption. 【Effects of Introducing ECAD DCX】 ■ By creating design procedure manuals, all designers acquired skills in a short period. ■ The quality of drawings improved due to the integrated database. ■ The establishment of a unique parts master achieved a reduction in man-hours, a decrease in errors, and leveling of workloads.

In selecting the introduction of the electrical design CAD 'ECAD dio', not only was the electrical design CAD considered, but also the current challenges in electrical design were examined simultaneously. ECAD dio was highly praised for its ease of use and the advantage of automatically placing registered components. Additionally, with the goal of creating a "system that can be used in 10 years," the system was evaluated, resulting in proposals for ECAD that meet requirements such as "any designer can design with the same quality and within the same time," "managing drawing numbers, which had been done individually and on paper, through data for sharing and paperless operations," and "integrating with core systems for drawing number management and cost management." As a result, we adopted 20 licenses of ECAD dio along with implementation support services and program development support. [Implementation Results] - Standardization of design to unify the drawing methods across the company - Creation and internal dissemination of a unique "design procedure manual" - Consistent systemization from design to procurement - Reduction of working hours - Cost management of electrical design For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

At Daiichi Seidenki Co., Ltd., there were processes that involved human intervention, such as the creation of parts lists and layout diagrams, as well as visual checks of circuit diagrams. In such tasks, simple errors like data entry mistakes and oversight in checks inevitably occurred. As a result, a significant amount of time was spent on checking data and drawings. The electrical design CAD 'ECAD DCX' is a CAD solution specifically for electrical design that utilizes a database, allowing for the creation of circuit diagrams and arrangement/manufacturing data based on centrally managed component information. Furthermore, when information is updated, it is reflected in related items, eliminating simple mistakes such as incorrect data entry or transcription errors. This significantly reduces the man-hours previously required for creating and updating arrangement/manufacturing data, which has been recognized as a benefit. 【Implementation Effects】 - Improved drawing quality - Reduced checking man-hours by half - Dramatically decreased man-hours for creating arrangement/manufacturing data - Reduced rework and manufacturing losses For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

The electrical design CAD "ECAD DCX" is a database-type CAD software dedicated to electrical design that not only enables electrical design but also integrates with manufacturing support systems, purchasing systems, and production management systems, combining design information and component information. 【Features】 ■ Real-time information updates and error detection ■ Automatic creation of reports such as bill of materials, terminal block tables, and wiring tables from drawing data ■ Ability to upload created hole processing drawings to "Cabista," making cabinet arrangements easier ■ Search for necessary components from the cloud-based component catalog database 'ECAD Library' and register them in your own master ■ Design data is linked with purchasing systems and production management systems. The "ECAD series" has supported the design of control panels and power distribution panels in Japan for approximately 40 years. The cumulative implementation record exceeds 29,000 licenses, promoting business reform utilizing data from design, procurement, and manufacturing. *For more details, please download the materials below. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

The "ECAD Library" is one of the largest cloud-based component databases in Japan, allowing for the search and use of component information while creating drawings with the electrical design-specific CAD "ECAD DCX." (Support contract required) By utilizing the IMM (Immediately Making Master data) method with the "ECAD Library," you can progress with building the component master while designing, without dedicating time and personnel to pre-registering the component master. Incorporating the standardization process through the IMM method allows for immediate creation of parts lists and seamless information transfer up to purchasing. 【Features】 ◆ Registration of approximately 2 million component information ◆ Search and use of component information during drawing creation ◆ Provision of component type, ratings, manufacturer name, name, and outline symbol data ◆ Providing component information from over 60 companies, including sponsoring manufacturers (IDEC, Omron, Kimura Electric, Toyo Giken, Nitto Kohki, Fuji Electric, Mitsubishi Electric). (As of March 2025) *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

The electrical design CAD "ECAD," which has led the design of control panels in Japan, has incorporated the latest technology as a comprehensive "manufacturing support tool" covering everything from electrical design to procurement and manufacturing, achieving further evolution. ECAD is a dedicated CAD solution for electrical design that strongly supports manufacturing reform.

ECAD Findia is a system that stores drawing files and drawing information created with the electrical design CAD product 'ECAD' on a server, allowing for efficient management of drawing data. It addresses the efficient use of drawing data and risks such as revision errors through lifecycle management of drawings utilizing commands like check-in/check-out/approval, revision management of drawing files, and rapid file search capabilities. It can also be used in environments where the ECAD main application is not installed, facilitating smooth sharing of drawing information within the company. 【Features】 - Drawing storage and lifecycle management - Quick drawing search - Flexible access rights settings - Management of the latest versions For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.