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Since its establishment in 1980, Meito Panel Co., Ltd., a "specialized manufacturer of panel production" that assembles control panels, distribution boards, and cubicles, has introduced 'WIRE CAM DX' to focus on the digitalization of panel assembly by implementing various innovations without sticking to traditional methods. Here are the effects of this implementation. ■ Reasons for adopting WIRE CAM DX We considered that by displaying work instructions on a monitor and having employees follow them, even those with little experience could perform wiring tasks, and that the transfer of skills from veteran employees to younger ones could be smoother. Thus, we aimed to create an environment where anyone could perform wiring tasks. ■ Effects after implementation - Significantly reduced the man-hours required to create manufacturing data, as the results of wiring design can be easily converted into Excel data. - Directly imported wire number data into the marking tube printer for printing processing. - Successfully reduced material waste by about 30-40% by producing wires for doors and other components in exact sizes. - Outsourced wires and ducts to improve efficiency. - Increased the number of personnel responsible for wiring. - Shortened wiring work from 80 hours to approximately 60 hours. - Unified wiring routes, leading to improved product quality.

At Asahi Co., Ltd., which operates its business with two pillars: the design and manufacturing of control panels and the design and manufacturing of medical devices (ISO 13485 certified), there was a sense of crisis regarding the dependence on veteran workers for assembly and wiring tasks and the intensifying competition among control panel manufacturers. As a result, they introduced "WIRE CAM DX." Here, we will introduce the effects of this implementation. ■ Background of Implementation - A sense of crisis regarding the production system's dependence on veteran workers for assembly and wiring tasks and the intensifying competition among control panel manufacturers. - Promotion of standardization of tasks to improve the work efficiency of younger and novice workers. ■ Reasons for Adopting WIRE CAM DX - Demands from various departments for the introduction of dedicated electrical CAD and automatic wire processing machines led to the selection of ECAD DCX and WIRE CAM DX, which enable collaboration between design and manufacturing. ■ Effects After Implementation - Over 90% of orders are processed using data created with WIRE CAM DX. - Manufacturing of custom items has become possible for anyone. - The assembly and wiring workforce in the manufacturing department has been increased by 10 new employees. - Wire usage has been reduced by 30%. - Easier inventory management due to the ability to understand wire usage before wiring. - A significant reduction in inquiries from manufacturing to design.

We would like to introduce how the introduction of "WIRE CAM DX" has addressed the strong sense of crisis regarding the aging of wiring workers at Daiichi Seisakusho Co., Ltd., which broadly engages in equipment design and system design, centered on the manufacturing of distribution boards, control panels, and sub-distribution boards. ■ Background of Introduction - A strong sense of crisis regarding the aging of wiring workers - Creating a system where anyone can manufacture products with the same quality - Simultaneously aiming for standardization ■ Reasons for Adopting WIRE CAM DX - Adopted WIRE CAM DX, which allows for wiring length measurement not only from ECAD DCX drawings but also from AutoCAD drawings, enabling manufacturing and data linkage. ■ Effects After Introduction - Approximately 15% reduction in overall man-hours from design to manufacturing within about a year and a half after introduction. - Changed to wiring design based on standardized rules by digitizing wiring routes and know-how. - After about six months of training post-implementation, individuals can independently view drawings and perform wiring tasks. - Data linkage to wire processing machines has mechanized manual tasks, reducing work hours and improving quality. - Overall quality level of products has also improved.

In the past, manufacturing sites used boards with nail wiring for wiring measurement and processed electrical wires. Additionally, wiring information was created on-site from drawings, and experienced workers were essential for the tasks. Moreover, when mistakes in the drawings were found on-site, it led to rework after correcting the drawings, significantly impacting delivery times. However, after the introduction of this product, verification of drawings, measurement, and consideration of wiring routes can now be done in advance on a PC, eliminating mistakes on-site. What surprised us after the implementation was that even workers who joined this year could perform wiring for control panels without being able to interpret circuit diagrams. The combination of this product and the Wiring Monitor (a monitor equipped with touch functionality) has proven that anyone can perform tasks in a short time while ensuring a certain level of quality. 【Implementation Effects】 ○ Reduced mistakes on-site and achieved shorter delivery times ○ Non-skilled workers can perform wiring for control panels while ensuring a certain level of quality *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

WIRE CAM DX is simulation software that can create production information for panels from design drawings. By digitizing the know-how of engineers, it is an IT solution that transforms the panel manufacturing processes, which are often reliant on individual expertise, into tasks that anyone can perform, including [1] wire processing, [2] component installation, and [3] wiring work. **Features** - Wiring design can utilize various files in addition to CAD data. * Files such as ECAD, DWG, PDF, TIFF, etc. are available. - In wiring design, wire length measurement can be performed with automatic route selection. - Data for mark tube processing can be output to processing machines, and wiring length data can be output to wire processing machines, allowing for pre-processing of wires. * Partner processing machine manufacturers include Lion Power, Kodera Electronics, CTK, Mibu Electric, Max, and others. - By preparing wires in advance and performing parallel tasks, manufacturing lead times can be shortened. - A function that guides component installation positions and wiring routes enables non-technical personnel to achieve high-quality work in a short period. *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.