EPLAN SOFTWARE AND SERVICE FIGHTS THE RECESSION AND ENJOYS RAPID UK SALES GROWTH

Phil Black - PII Editor 27/02/2009

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EPLAN Software and Service, a leader in computer aided engineering software (CAE), are pleased to announce the opening of a new regional sales office in Birmingham to complement the sales and support activities of its UK head office in Hellaby, South Yorkshire.

At a time when many companies have put their expansion plans on hold, EPLAN has been embarking on a rapid period of growth as companies turn to EPLAN engineering software to automate their design activities.

With over 60,000, users worldwide, EPLAN has seen a substantial increase in demand for its software packages as it has demonstrated it can significantly reduce project drafting and documentation by between 50 to 80%.

Currently, most electrical design in the UK is performed using simple, two-dimensional CAD systems that produce flat, unintelligent drawings where all accompanying lists and documents have to be researched and assembled separately.

EPLAN can perform these functions automatically and instantaneously, compiling schematics, lists and documents from data which only needs to be entered once.

Using single data entry and EPLAN”s capability to enforce design rules, the risk of errors – as well as the need to error-check entire projects – is largely eliminated.

EPLAN differs significantly from other electrical design packages as it is database driven. Schematics are built up using intelligent symbols and component representations containing all relevant technical information.

As a component is inserted into a schematic, all lists and documentation are updated and cross-linked. The EPLAN database contains every type of component from the IEC symbol library, from a simple fuse to a PLC.

Intelligent macros can be created that allow common sub-assemblies like motor drives to be inserted into projects within seconds, generating all wire and terminal numbering and greatly simplifying production of product variants.

Unlike legacy programs that function only as standalone products, EPLAN products can be integrated into a corporation”s existing IT architecture. EPLAN also offers the ability to share data with other engineering disciplines offering even greater efficiency and cost improvements through faster project turnaround times.

For more information contact;

Rittal Ltd, Rothrham, South Yorks.
Tel: 01709 704000 Fax: 01709 701217

E-mail: info@eplan.co.uk
Web: www.rittal.co.uk