Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest industrial automation firm, and engineering software provider Eplan have unveiled a new integration designed to streamline electrical design and simulation.
The collaboration links Eplan’s schematic design tools with Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D digital twin software, enabling engineers to model, test, and optimise systems such as industrial robots, control panels, and automated conveyors before committing to physical hardware. The move is intended to cut engineering time, improve accuracy, and simplify virtual commissioning.
“This integration empowers engineers to simulate and validate electrical logic with speed and precision, bridging the gap between design and execution,” said Gunther Saelzer, Director Software and Control, North Region, at Rockwell Automation. “By combining schematic design with dynamic simulation, teams minimise design time for virtual commissioning and bring digital twin capabilities into everyday engineering.”
The solution allows companies to import Eplan schematics into Emulate3D software, testing production line control systems in a virtual environment prior to investment. Engineers can create wiring diagrams and control panels using standardised components before validating them in simulation, while linking control cabinet layouts to digital twin models enhances visibility and collaboration.
“Together with Rockwell Automation, we’re enabling a smarter, more connected engineering process,” said Simon Budde, Head of Partner Management at Eplan. “This integration reduces engineering times from days to hours, unlocking significant efficiency gains for manufacturers and machine builders.”
Rockwell Automation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, employs around 26,000 staff across more than 100 countries. The company, listed on the NYSE, specialises in connecting industrial operations to digital technologies to improve productivity and sustainability.
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