Efficiency in the Engineering Process
21 May 2021The Interplay of Systems and Products
Time and cost pressures are important factors in switchgear manufacturing that drive the entire process, from planning to maintenance, and demand constant optimization of all work processes. Viewing process steps in isolation squanders potential efficiency gains. Making processes as efficient as possible requires an integrated approach to systems and products, taking all phases, from planning and engineering to implementation, testing and commissioning, into consideration.
The technical demands on the process of designing machines or buildings have long been high; due to greater networking of systems – as well as other developments we cannot necessarily foresee – these demands will only increase. While the requires on automation and switching elements of machines and systems themselves continue to increase, the demands for ever shorter delivery times, falling costs and the growing shortage of skilled labor are also creating challenges for mechanical engineering. Remaining competitive and cost-effective while these resources become scarcer requires sophisticated, efficient processes throughout the whole value chain. Manufacturers need to develop products and systems that are designed for the entire process chain.
The Key Information a Glance:
- Efficiency in the engineering process saves time and money.
- Data consistency: Product CAE data should be provided in the best possible form.
- Bidirectional interaction: Manufacturers’ systems need to provide suitable interfaces to leading systems.
- Terminal block marking: Exhaust the possibilities and save time on documentation.
- Installation: Rail-mount terminal blocks should be especially easy to handle.