There’s a clear solution to the many different challenges faced by industry: Digitalise your processes. And the magic word? Smart Factory. But when it comes to the digital transformation of processes, what is the situation? What actual measures are needed for the next big leap forward, and how can panel building and switchgear manufacturing add extra value?
These are some of the issues Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and German Edge Cloud will be addressing at SPS from 8-11 November in Nuremberg (Hall 3, Stand 121). The digital automation twin plays a pivotal role at every stage of panel building and switchgear manufacturing, from design through to production and operations. Combining this with digital twins for products and manufacturing processes produces a seamless, smart data resource and represents a huge step forwards towards smart production: "Connecting ecosystems. Smarter." Are you on board?
Our top innovations at a glance:
- Faster electrical engineering and supply
The new Eplan platform 2023 helps you speed up your 3D enclosure design and planning. - A digital boost for component assembly
The EPLAN Smart Mounting software helps you speed up your enclosure design and planning as well as minimise errors by viewing the mechanical and electrical engineering components. - Move your manufacturing up a gear, with new machines and software for the workshop
The new, fully automated Wire Terminal WT C10 is 10x faster than manual wire processing and can be incorporated almost seamlessly into the data workflow of the RiPanel Processing Center. - Tackling the energy crisis
Blue e+ climate control units achieve average energy savings of 75%. - IIoT data for agile production management
Use the ONCITE Digital Production System for agile production management with MES and MOM functions, Industrial IoT database and simple, low-code development of applications.
All your options combined with Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and German Edge Cloud
Make the Smart Factory happen! With seamless data.
Combined and consolidated IT, OT and process expertise for your digital transformation
When it comes to digital transformation, unfortunately, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution. However, with their combined expertise and experience in IT, OT and manufacturing processes as well as comprehensive knowledge of the many different aspects of digital transformation, Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and German Edge Cloud provide dedicated needs-based hardware and software solutions. Our highlights at SPS 2022:
Planning & Design
Faster and easier planning and design processes for panel building and switchgear manufacturing thanks to product data, planning and design software, design tools and cloud solutions. Seize this opportunity to become a much sought-after digital partner in plant operations and management.
How do you make your electrical planning more efficient? With software and services for seamless data and networked processes in the industrial automation ecosystem. At the heart of these is the new EPLAN Platform 2023, the latest-generation software. Save valuable worktime and resources with digital networking.
For simple configuration of VX25 Ri4Power low-voltage systems. The benefits for you: Individual project management that’s easy to understand and automatically creates and generates production documents, including design verification.
During the configuration process, data from the sales phase must be combined with design and engineering data to provide PDM-compliant CAD data. This forms the basis for subsequent order formulation and/or the generation of ERP-specific parts lists, work schedules and production sequences.
CIDEON uses standardised consulting methods and software solutions to automate these process requirements.
Supply
Modular system architecture and fast global availability of enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and software & services.
The Rittal Configuration System has been relaunched as RiPanel – with improved user guidance and a host of new functions. The benefits for you: Fast, simple, feasibility-checked configuration of Rittal products and accessories with perfect integration into the design and planning process with EPLAN Pro Panel.
The new IT container with outdoor cooling solutions from the Blue e+ range: Mounting the super-efficient cooling units on the outside creates more space inside the modular container for your ever-expanding IT – a revelation in space-saving design that also has an impressively small carbon footprint.
Reliable solutions for a sustainable power supply. The benefits for you: Exceptional supply reliability, personal protection, reliable plant up-time and reduced energy consumption.
Together with our partners, Rittal designs the central infrastructure elements needed to assemble a charging station – from mechanical components to power distribution and climate control. The benefits for you: Efficient system configuration, maximum protection from the elements, plus intelligent climate control solutions for optimum temperature and constant heat distribution whatever the weather.
The new AX plastic compact enclosures: Advanced system technology combined with extremely robust material. The benefits for you: Greater protection, enhanced flexibility, and increased productivity.
Energy-saving climate control solutions for reliable outdoor use in the output categories 2 kW – 5 kW. The benefits for you: Average energy savings of 75%, global usability and maximum reliability.
The VX SE combines modular design with free-standing enclosure technology. The benefits for you: Save time on product and accessory selection and ordering and increase your productivity with maximum versatility and simple handling.
Manufacturing
Fully automated systems for machining, component assembly and cable preparation, allowing you to customise your subracks and enclosures in manufacturing while maintaining consistently high standards of precision and quality.
The drilling and milling centres in the Perforex MT range provide fully automated processing of all machinable materials. The benefits for you: Up to 85% faster machining throughput times.
The Wire Terminal WT C10 enables fully automated wire processing such as length-cutting, insulation-stripping, crimping and project-specific labelling. The benefits for you: Easier, faster, more accurate and repeatable processes at all levels.
At the digital and ergonomic wiring bench Wire Station, the processed wires from the wire terminal can be handled easily, intuitively and safely. The benefits for you: Ergonomic, fatigue-free working, superior results, plus improved efficiency with integrated EPLAN Smart Wiring.
The RiPanel Processing Center production management tool makes job management far more efficient with Rittal’s Perforex MT, Wire Terminal MT C10 and Secarex machines. The benefits for you: Optimised planning reliability and increased deadline compliance, efficient use of resources and speedy response to any last-minute changes.
This mobile busbar machining solution is ideal for the precise, fast and ergonomic bending, punching and cutting of busbars directly at the workstation.The integrated precision laser aids the cutting and bending process.
Operations
More efficient production processes are an absolute must. Consistent digitalisation and full transparency are the key to identifying synergies and boosting efficiency.
Together, Rittal, Cideon and German Edge Cloud provide solutions for all your scalable, cost-effective production needs.
RiMatrix Micro Data Center Level E with LCU DX cooling
Keep your IT secure in a safe – The complete Micro Data Center solution for your IT: Efficient cooling, smart power distribution, comprehensive monitoring and tested protection from physical threats such as fire, water and unauthorised access. Your all-in-one solution.
The VX IT enclosure with LCP DX cooling
The new, modular VX IT boasts a customer-friendly configurator to guide you quickly and easily to a solution that is specifically designed for your needs. What’s more, when combined with LCP DX, the IT enclosure enables demand-based cooling. The refrigerant-based LCP DX split cooling unit with output-regulated compressor offers an efficient cooling solution for individual racks or suites.
Redefining the production management of the future.
Moving away from a central, monolithic solution architecture in favour of a local, micro service-based approach to modern production management. ONCITE DPS is a Factory Edge-centric industrial IoT for the fast, effective implementation of a smart factory.
German Edge Cloud (GEC) supports Catena-X network technologies to solve the challenges currently facing the automotive industry such as traceability, the circular economy and dismantling. At SPS 2022, GEC will be showcasing ways as to how stakeholders in the market can become part of an open, collaborative ecosystem, can prepare for digitalisation and remain competitive.
Even more transparency in the factory.
The digital twin of the factory is mapped and expanded even more realistically through virtualisation (augmented reality). The new virtual factory guarantees high-quality production visualisation in 3D for even more effective, data-driven production optimisation.
Rittal Smart Service combines a range of IoT-enabled products and sensors from Rittal, delivering smart maintenance for your cooling units. The benefits for you: Improve your service efficiency with demand-based maintenance as well as fast problem-solving analysis and troubleshooting with remote diagnosis and advice.
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