34 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Are you facing challenges when determining exact cable lengths? Introducing EPLAN Cable proD Plug & Play Cable Planning Eplan What is automated engineering and why is it important? Automated engineering is the process by which software automates repetitive design tasks, such as generating electrical schematics and documentation. This leads to more efficient and effective engineering of a wide range of equipment, machines, and tools. Key technologies for automated engineering Software solutions widely used in automating engineering work is Eplan Engineering Configuration (EEC). With EEC, organisations can automate the creation of electrical schematics and circuit diagrams, 3D control cabinets, and documentation. This provides standardised output for subsequent engineering steps, such as panel board construction. As of Platform 2026, automatic schematic generation will also form part of Electric P8, making automated engineering accessible to more Eplan users worldwide. The automatic schematic generation allows engineers to reuse previously developed schematics or parts thereof (macros), eliminating the need to reinvent the wheel. Benefits of automated engineering Automated engineering automates time-consuming, manual tasks. This makes the design process significantly more accurate and efficient. For example, Eplan reduced the engineering process for standard conveyor belts from two weeks to five minutes at a logistics systems manufacturer. This also brings significant cost benefits. Besides up to 80% faster time-to-market, automated engineering drastically reduces manual errors. Engineers need to perform far fewer routine, copy-and-paste tasks when creating schematics and documentation. This increased accuracy ultimately leads to higher quality end products. Automated engineering as a solution for staff shortages Another advantage of automated engineering? It makes engineers' work much more enjoyable. Automated engineering takes over repetitive tasks, freeing up engineers for tasks that require human brainpower, such as R&D. Indirectly, automated engineering also offers a solution to the shortage of technical personnel. The knowledge Automated engineering is a game changer: companies that quickly implement this design approach gain a competitive advantage on several fronts. They become more efficient, make fewer errors, and can do more with fewer technical staff. What other benefits does automated engineering offer? How is automated engineering applied in various sectors, including mechanical engineering and the energy sector? And how do you implement automated engineering?
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