Standardization and optimization of electrical design for automotive production equipment using Eplan.
In the automotive industry, there is a continuous need to respond to new vehicle models and to establish or modify production lines, which requires quick design and frequent changes in specifications. Additionally, it is important for multiple companies, such as automobile manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and control panel manufacturers, to design according to common rules. Eplan standardizes circuits, components, drawings, naming conventions, and allows for the reuse of past design assets. Changes made to design information can also be reflected in parts lists and terminal tables, reducing the risk of omissions and manual input. Furthermore, it is possible to connect Electric P8 circuit diagram data to Pro Panel's 3D control panel design and manufacturing processes. Not only does it facilitate drawing, but the ability to standardize and reuse design data, which can be utilized from design to manufacturing, is a significant advantage of using Eplan in the automotive industry.
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We respond to the need for standardization of design standards and short lead-time design of production equipment required by automobile manufacturers and equipment manufacturers. We consistently utilize everything from circuit diagrams to bill of materials and 3D control panel design. This reduces the transcription of design information and duplicate input, helping to prevent omissions during design changes. ◤Eplan Electric P8◢ Standard circuits, macros, and component information can be managed and reused as common assets, allowing for flexible responses to design changes during model changes or line modifications. Reports such as bill of materials and terminal tables can also be generated from design data. The multilingual function supports the creation of drawings for overseas factories and suppliers. It is also possible to standardize unique design rules, used components, and naming conventions of automobile manufacturers and deploy them as common rules with equipment manufacturers and control panel manufacturers. ◤Eplan Pro Panel◢ Circuit diagram data is carried over to 3D control panel design, utilizing component placement and wiring information throughout the manufacturing process.
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Eplan is utilized in the electrical design of production lines, equipment, and control panels for automotive manufacturers. Its main applications include standardization of production equipment design, reuse of standard circuits, sharing design rules with equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and data collaboration from design to manufacturing. At Volkswagen, the electrical design of the body production line has been modularized, achieving approximately a 50% reduction in time for the basic design of circuit diagrams. NIO is using Eplan for the electrical design of its production line, promoting standardization, automated design, and collaboration in the cloud. In Japan, Hirata Corporation, which also handles production equipment for automobiles, is using Eplan for the collaboration in the design and manufacturing of control panels. Reference: User reports & testimonials ｜Eplan Global website www.eplan.com/de-en/about-us/references/
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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.
