＼ Electrical design data connects control panel creation ／ In the development of machine tools and industrial equipment, while 3D modeling and automation in mechanical design are advancing, there remains a significant amount of manual work in electrical design and control panel design. Additionally, there are many cases where data created by the design department is not fully utilized in the manufacturing process, leading to increased labor for design changes and information sharing. Eplan serves as an engineering platform that connects everything from circuit diagram design to 3D control panel design and even control panel manufacturing through data, and it is utilized by many machine tool manufacturers and equipment manufacturers. At JIMTOF2026, we will introduce a value chain that connects electrical design to manufacturing at a joint booth with Rittal. If you are facing challenges in electrical design or considering the introduction of electrical design CAD, please visit the Eplan and Rittal booth.

To all those responsible for the design of machinery and electrical controls. Are you facing situations where you are pressed for deadlines, frequently dealing with rework, and working long hours in your daily tasks? Do you feel that "I want to solve the issues, but I'm too busy to think about it" or "It's not my job to consider the problems and solutions," yet still harbor a sense that things cannot continue as they are? The introduction of electrical design CAD is a process that not only solves the immediate challenges but also leads to increased efficiency for the design team and the entire company. However, there are common pitfalls that those responsible for tool selection often encounter. As they gather information through internet searches, exhibitions, and seminars, the number of considerations tends to increase, often resulting in a pattern where each detailed function is compared in a checklist format. However, true efficiency is not just about reducing work time; it also involves reducing the work itself. We have compiled helpful materials on how to make electrical design more efficient, not just by reproducing current design methods but by exploring how to improve them.