Advancing Innovation at Automation Fair 2024

Eplan & Rittal staff in our joint booth at Automation Fair 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Eplan and Rittal’s participation in Automation Fair 2024 in Anaheim, California, underscored our pivotal role in shaping the future of engineering automation.

An Immersive Experience

Eplan and Rittal’s booth emerged as a focal point of Automation Fair, drawing a steady stream of attendees eager to explore our innovative solutions. Our joint booth effectively showcased our synergistic solutions, fostering deeper engagement with the engineering community.

Eplan presented Platform 2025, which features significant advancements in schematic creation and data management. The new platform enhances workflow efficiency by providing faster access to data and deeper integration, along with tools such as improved data properties overview and device management. The inclusion of QR codes and images directly into schematic symbols further simplifies the navigation of complex designs, allowing engineers to create high-quality schematics with increased speed and accuracy.

Eplan also highlighted Cable proD, a transformative software solution for machine cabling that digitalizes and streamlines processes from concept to production. Eplan Cable proD enhances manufacturing consistency and overall project efficiency by delivering comprehensive digital schematics and supporting prefabricated cables. Its ability to provide detailed information for production and assembly minimizes errors, ensuring reliability and quality.

Additionally, our experts showcased Eplan Cloud, which illustrated the potential for collaborative cloud-based engineering. We also featured the Data Portal, offering live insights into a vast library of up-to-date device data, along with Rittal Enclosures and Systems that highlighted the seamless integration of physical and digital engineering tools.

Throughout the event, Eplan and Rittal’s experts delivered tailored demonstrations, which helped attendees understand how our combined solutions address their unique challenges. These hands-on interactions provided practical insights into optimizing complex workflows, ensuring superior project outcomes, and illustrating the tangible benefits of integrating digital and physical solutions.

An Eplan employee showcases the value of Eplan solutions during a personalized demonstration.

Key Takeaways from Automation Fair

  1. Engaging sessions: Our leading experts captivated audiences with insightful leadership presentations. Neil Komer, Director of Professional Services at Eplan, discussed “Leveraging Data in Electrical Engineering to Elevate Your Manufacturing Processes.” Kruno Kutnohorski, Head of Value Chain at Eplan, presented “Unlocking Efficiency Through Integrated Solutions.” Additionally, Sean Mulherrin, Global Product Manager at Eplan shared his thoughts on “Structured and Functional Engineering.”
  2. Strengthened collaboration: Eplan and Rittal’s interoperability was showcased with live demonstrations, emphasizing how these integrated solutions create efficient workflows and add value to projects.
  3. Showcased customer success: Customer success stories shared during Automation Fair illustrated advancements in efficiency and productivity achieved by utilizing the combined capabilities of Eplan and Rittal. These stories resonated with attendees, reinforcing the practicality of our solutions.
  4. Fostering industry connections: Automation Fair provided unparalleled opportunities for networking, enabling meaningful exchanges with customers and partners. These interactions strengthened Eplan and Rittal’s ties with the broader engineering community.

The Future of Engineering

Eplan and Rittal gained positive momentum and valuable feedback during Automation Fair 2024, reinforcing our dedication to continuous innovation. Together, we remain committed to developing advanced solutions that meet the evolving demands of engineers in all industries.

We extend our gratitude to all who visited our booth, attended our sessions, and engaged with our team. The collective energy and enthusiasm of all attendees inspire us to keep pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation. We look forward to connecting with you all again next year!