Digital Tools Deliver Tangible Results for Control Cabinet Planning, Salmatec project Demonstrates
Gödenstorf, Lower Saxony – Schneider Electric’s Panelset TBS and Hager’s digital tools are moving beyond industry buzzwords, delivering measurable efficiency gains in real-world control cabinet projects. A recent implementation with Salmatec GmbH in Gödenstorf showcases a streamlined workflow – from network calculation and project planning to circuit breaker configuration – resulting in time savings and comprehensive documentation.The push for digitization in industrial automation has often been met with skepticism, with many questioning the practical benefits beyond marketing hype. though, prosperous deployments like the Salmatec project demonstrate the potential for meaningful improvements in planning processes. This is particularly relevant as the demand for faster, more reliable, and secure technology installations increases, impacting electrical planners, control cabinet builders, and ultimately, end-users across industries.The focus is shifting from simply talking about digital transformation to proving its value with concrete results.
Salmatec utilized Hager’s digital suite – including Hagercad, Hagercad Calc, and Hager Power Setup – for complete electrical planning. According to representatives,the outcome was a “much more efficient planning process,” alongside comprehensive documentation and “noticeable time savings.” Schneider Electric’s Panelset TBS offers robust industrial enclosures with high protection classes, simplified processing, and flexible configuration options for switchgear, further contributing to faster and more secure installations.
The project highlights a growing trend: digitization in control cabinet engineering must deliver quantifiable benefits to gain widespread adoption.
