Eplan Launches Its First Semester at Purdue University Through the Rittal + Eplan Partner Network
Eplan in the Classrom
Today, Eplan software is already making a meaningful impact on campus. Beginning in the first semester of 2026, Eplan has been deployed across four engineering classrooms, giving nearly 200 students direct access to one of the industry’s leading electrical design platforms. This integration is helping students build real-world engineering skills from the moment they step into the lab.
Across the Electrical Engineering Technology program, students are applying Eplan in class assignments, projects, and laboratory exercises. They’re creating schematic designs, exploring automation workflows, and using the same digital engineering methods they will encounter in modern manufacturing and automation environments. For many, Eplan has become a natural part of their engineering toolkit. This allows students to understand system design more deeply and confidently tackle complex concepts earlier in their academic careers.
Learning Meets Real-World Application
Much of this activity is centered around the new EPLAN Electrical Engineering Technology Projects Lab in Dudley & Lambertus Hall, where students have access to both Eplan software and Rittal’s automation technologies. This lab environment bridges the gap between learning and doing, empowering students to experiment, iterate, and apply industry-standard engineering processes firsthand.
Beyond classroom use, the Rittal + Eplan Partnership Network also gives students opportunities to pursue scholarships, internships, and collaborative research, further connecting their academic experience to future career paths.
Together, Purdue, Rittal, and Eplan are cultivating a student‑first, technology‑driven learning environment—one where future industry leaders gain the practical experience and confidence they need to excel in electrical design, automation, and smart manufacturing.
You can read more about our partnership with Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute here.