Streamlining control panel manufacturing with 3D electrical design and automation.
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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Why is the transition to 3D design important now? Traditional 2D design creates many bottlenecks. According to research from the University of Stuttgart, wiring work accounts for up to 49% of the total time in control panel manufacturing. Furthermore, astonishingly, 72% of companies only discover design errors, such as duct capacity overloads and physical interference of components, during the manufacturing stage. Digital engineering software that supports 3D design addresses these challenges. - Significant reduction in design time Using 3D design software allows for the creation of a standard control panel layout in just about 4 hours, compared to creating circuit diagrams in 2D. This corresponds to a time reduction of 1/10 to 1/20 compared to 2D. By utilizing standardized component libraries and past design templates, there is no need to draw from scratch, significantly reducing both working time and errors. - Prevention of mistakes through "digital twins" By using 3D models (digital twins) created in the software, it is possible to accurately simulate the arrangement of components, wiring routes, and duct capacities before manufacturing.
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EPLAN provides a comprehensive solution that realizes the efficiency of "design," "manufacturing," and "operation management" for machinery and control panels. We offer products in over 50 countries and in 20 languages, providing world-class support. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding electrical design, including the sale of 3D electrical CAD software and consulting on the standardization of electrical design.