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As the adoption of IoT and AI progresses, the demand for intelligent control panels that can handle more advanced and complex tasks while sharing data in real-time is rapidly increasing. This demand presents a significant business opportunity for control panel manufacturers, but it also poses severe challenges. In many workplaces, traditional manufacturing methods centered around manual labor using 2D drawings are still the mainstream. However, this approach is time-consuming and prone to human error. The shortage of skilled technicians has also become a serious issue, necessitating strategic transformations to shorten manufacturing time without increasing the workforce in order to boost productivity. In this blog, we will explain how "engineering utilizing digital data" and "automation of control panel manufacturing," which are key to solving the challenges faced in control panel production, can dramatically enhance productivity. Please check the full text via the related link. Table of Contents 1. Why is the transition to 3D design important now? 2. The overwhelming productivity improvements brought by automated machining of control panels 3. Maximizing effectiveness with software and automated machining 4. Summary: Strategies to win in the future 5. Experience the "future of control panel drafting" firsthand.

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In creating circuit diagrams for control panels and distribution boards, introducing "Electrical CAD," which is specialized for electrical design, is highly efficient. This article explains the basic information about electrical design CAD and answers common questions when considering its implementation. Please check the full text via the related link URL. Table of Contents 1. What is Electrical Design CAD? 2. Functions of Electrical Design CAD 3. Benefits of Electrical Design CAD - Connecting circuit diagram creation to document creation - Supporting 3D layout design - Integration with PLM - Achieving manufacturing collaboration 4. Background of the Demand for Electrical Design CAD 5. Differences Between Electrical Design CAD and General-purpose CAD 6. Q&A When Considering the Introduction of Electrical Design CAD - Q. How to choose Electrical Design CAD? - Q. What is the difference between free software and paid software? - Q. Standard functions or customization? - Q. How much efficiency can be achieved by introducing Electrical Design CAD? - Q. What to do with past electrical design data when switching Electrical Design CAD? 7. For Efficiency in Electrical Design, Eplan

• 3D CAD

Eplan Harness proD is a tool that allows for the easy creation of harness cable bill of materials (BOM) and 2D nail board drawings based on data from the Eplan platform. By adding design information to the digital twin during the electrical design phase, accurate cable and harness designs can be advanced even without a prototype. Additionally, it supports integration with mechanical CAD (MCAD), making it possible to smoothly incorporate it into existing design systems. This enables the connection of electrical and mechanical design data, achieving a consistent engineering environment.

• 3D CAD

Eplan Smart Production digitally supports the creation of control panels. Assembly and wiring tasks can be carried out step by step with guidance displayed according to a checklist, allowing anyone to work without confusion. The use of a 3D model of the control panel makes the procedures clearer and allows for intuitive work. All the information needed for the tasks can be checked on Smart Production, eliminating the need to search for paper drawings or lists as before. Since work instructions can be confirmed while viewing the 3D data, it is also convenient for training newcomers and handovers. Additionally, the progress of the work can be monitored in real-time on a dashboard, allowing for constant awareness of production progress.

• 3D CAD

How to Compare and Consider Electrical CAD For various reasons, the motivations for considering a replacement of electrical CAD differ from company to company. For example, many companies that have discussed Eplan have faced the following challenges: - The current CAD is difficult to use or support has ended. - Design data is scattered, making reuse cumbersome. - There is a lot of manual work, leading to mistakes and rework. - It takes time to verify consistency between drawings. - They want to compare electrical CAD but find the criteria unclear and cannot make a judgment. - They cannot find the time to gather information and are unsure what criteria to use for selection. To solve these challenges and achieve improvements in design quality and cost reduction, reviewing electrical design CAD is a crucial key. However, opportunities to consider electrical design CAD are rare. How to compare and implement electrical CAD, and what criteria to use for consideration are not easily found in searches. To address such concerns, we have created a document to clarify the "confusion" in selection.

• 2D CAD Electrical

EPLAN Electric P8 is a 3D electrical design CAD solution specialized in streamlining electrical design for plants, machinery, equipment, and control panels. It standardizes electrical design, making design tasks, report creation, and management of design data easier. When creating circuit diagrams using general-purpose CAD, a lot of manual work occurs, such as preparing symbols, manually drawing connections between symbols, and copying and pasting parts lists into another software. The more manual work involved, the higher the probability of errors, which in turn increases the need for rework. EPLAN's comprehensive electrical design CAD aims to ease the design process by having software perform tasks that electrical designers used to do manually. Additionally, since design data such as component data and circuit diagrams are centrally managed in a database, it offers the advantage of smoothly handling design changes.

• 3D CAD
• 2D CAD Electrical

2D Electrical Design vs 3D Electrical Design: A Comparison of Control Panel Production Two-dimensional circuit diagrams are used for the manufacturing of control panels and wiring of cables. Where on the mounting plate are components or holes needed? Where should cable ducts, DIN rails, and terminals be installed? Often, the manufacturing of panels progresses based on the technology and know-how of panel manufacturers. However, due to labor shortages and the retirement of skilled technicians, it may become impossible to produce control panels in the same way as before. EPLAN utilizes 3D data of components used at the electrical design stage to create circuit diagrams. Once the circuit diagram is completed, not only is a list of necessary components compiled, but layout design of the control panel can also be performed using the 3D data. Before manufacturing the control panel, detailed information can be checked, such as whether all components will fit, if the size is too large, whether there are any interferences, and what the required cable lengths are.

• 3D CAD
• 2D CAD Electrical

Currently, DX (Digital Transformation) is booming, and the necessity of DX is being emphasized. However, even though DX is mentioned, it remains conceptual and abstract, and there is not much concrete discussion about what the future looks like or what specific actions should be taken to achieve it. This document focuses on the people who design and manufacture control panels and their industry, explaining the future of control panels, the DX of their design and manufacturing, and the processes necessary to realize it. [Contents (Excerpt)] ■ Future Forecast of the Control Panel Market: What will demand look like going forward? ■ Real Challenges Facing the Control Panel Industry ■ What is DX for Control Panels? ■ What Control Panel Manufacturers Should Do for DX *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical and Reference Books
• Other operation management software
• Other production management systems

The old JIS circuit symbols include unique standards that can be considered a dialect of Japanese, making them difficult for overseas engineers to understand and creating a disadvantage when selling abroad. It is important to actively respond to globalization from the design stage and create circuit diagrams that can be used in any country, making them more acceptable in overseas markets. This document highlights several symbols and provides a comparison of IEC (new JIS), old JIS, and NFPA. Additionally, some symbols that were thought to be old JIS were actually NFPA symbols, and there are cases where the old JIS symbols used are similar to NFPA, so NFPA symbols are also included for reference. [Contents] ■ Standards covered ■ Contacts ■ Switches ■ Coils and sockets *Technical materials are currently available for free! Please download for more details.

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Introducing the features of EPLAN's 10 solutions.

• Other CAD

Standardization of electrical design is often mentioned, but specific methods are not widely discussed. This is because it requires consideration of the know-how and design philosophies that each company possesses, making it a complex issue. This document briefly summarizes the necessary overview for standardization in accordance with IEC and new JIS standards. It explains the position-oriented approach of "JIS C 0452-1 IEC 81346-1," as well as function-oriented and product-oriented approaches using diagrams. For over 30 years, EPLAN has been accumulating expertise in electrical design, not only in standardization but also in the introduction of comprehensive electrical design CAD. Please consult us! 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ List of standards covered ■ What is the hierarchical structure of drawings "JIS C 0452 IEC 81346"? ■ What is document classification and specification "JIS C 0451 IEC 61355"? ■ NFPA "North American standard" ■ Conclusion *Technical materials are currently available for free! Please download to learn more.

• 2D CAD Electrical
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