Networked Collaboration

Software for Electrical Engineering Drives the Real-World Digital Transformation

How do our companies remain competitive over the long term? How can we make our work in electrical engineering more efficient? How do we work transparently with colleagues and business partners? EPLAN delivers answers: with software and services for consistent and continuous data and networked processes in the ecosystem of industrial automation.

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The Foundation for the Digital Transformation: Consistent and Continuous Data, Transparent Processes

At EPLAN, our experience shows that consistent and continuous data is the decisive foundation for the digital transformation. We’re a strong partner at your side, with engineering solutions for electrical engineering and automation technology. EPLAN projects will become the central basis for transparent company processes, benefitting your entire value chain: from electrical engineering design, to manufacturing, commissioning and even operating machines and plant systems.


Networked Stakeholders: Component Manufacturers, System Operators, OEMs, Panel Builders

The digital transformation doesn’t end at the door of your own company. A number of different companies are all involved in creating machines and plant systems: manufacturers of automation components, system operators, OEMs in machine and plant system construction, and panel builders and control cabinet manufacturers. The ecosystem of industrial automation connects all these stakeholders in a transparent value chain network.

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A brief explanation of the digital ecosystem

What is the ecosystem of industrial automation?

Our video presents a specific example from machine and plant system manufacturing. Spend just a few minutes learning how various stakeholders in the ecosystem of industrial automation can benefit from digital networking.

Rockwell Automation, Phoenix Contact, Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau

White Paper: practical insights into value chain networks of industrial companies

Our white paper offers you specific insights into how things are done at Rockwell Automation, Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau, Phoenix Contact and Hanseatic Power Solutions. Find out what role the digital ecosystem, IT infrastructure and modern software all play in digital transformation. Get inspired by best practices for networked collaboration – and how it can work for your company and with your business partners.

Rockwell Automation, Phoenix Contact, Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau

White Paper: practical insights into value chain networks of industrial companies

Our white paper offers you specific insights into how things are done at Rockwell Automation, Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau, Phoenix Contact and Hanseatic Power Solutions. Find out what role the digital ecosystem, IT infrastructure and modern software all play in digital transformation. Get inspired by best practices for networked collaboration – and how it can work for your company and with your business partners.

Software and Services for Everyday Work: Networked Electrical Engineering, Efficient Engineering

EPLAN offers you much more than traditional ECAD software: use EPLAN's multifaceted solutions in various engineering disciplines for networked work processes that save valuable working hours and resources. With EPLAN, co-workers and business partners can easily and securely access your current project status – for clear processes and digital collaboration.


Benefits for Software Users in Electrical Engineering

  • Centrally available EPLAN projects create a uniform foundation of data
  • Seamless data transfer, automated design, efficient working
  • 3D control cabinet layouts as the virtual prototype enable smooth production processes
  • Digitally networked collaboration with co-workers and business partners
  • Paperless planning, updating and approval processes for schematics


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Solutions for continuous and consistent data and networked infrastructure

Standardised Designing, Individual Device Data, Cloud Connections

  • EPLAN Engineering Standard: Installation Guide, application examples and industrial examples as the foundation for standardised electrical engineering with EPLAN software
  • Expanding infrastructure: seamlessly expand your company’s own cloud infrastructure with EPLAN engineering software in Microsoft Azure
  • Cloud security: state-of-the-art security measures and ISO certifications
Usability and Processes

Designing Integrated Processes, get a Fresh Take on Engineering Software

  • EPLAN Platform 2023: User-friendly software, optimised workflows
  • EPLAN eSTOCK: Cloud-based device management system
  • EPLAN eMANAGE: Even easier to share data externally
  • EPLAN Harness proD 2023: Dimensioning points, device management
  • eplan.com: EPLAN Engineering Standard, Guided Installation, eLearning 2023
  • Training and Consulting: Fit for the new EPLAN software
Production

Smart Guidance for Technicians in Control Cabinet Construction: Digital Workplace thanks to the Digital Twin

  • EPLAN Smart Mounting: intuitive installation of mechanical and electrotechnical components
  • EPLAN Smart Wiring: simplified cabling for all the connections within the control cabinet
  • EPLAN Services: interactive eLearning courses, training and consulting services

You’d like to find out more?

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Events

We’re looking forward to seeing you at one of our events and at (virtual) trade shows. We also regularly provide you with background information, news and user tips and tricks in our free webcasts. 

Blog

Besides interesting stories about the ecosystem of industrial automation, our blog offers you a wide range of topics. Regular reading is worthwhile for software users as well as for decision-makers.