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WIRE CAM DX is a simulation software that can create production information for panels from design drawings. By digitizing the know-how of engineers, it is an IT solution that transforms the panel manufacturing processes, which have been reliant on skilled technicians, into tasks that anyone can perform: [1] wire processing, [2] component installation, and [3] wiring work. **Features** - Wiring design can utilize various files in addition to CAD data. * Files such as ECAD, DWG, PDF, TIFF, etc. are available. - In wiring design, wire length measurement can be done with automatic route selection. - Data for mark tube processing can be output to processing machines, and wiring length data can be output to wire processing machines, allowing for pre-processing of wires. * Partner processing machine manufacturers: Lion Power, Koder Electronics, CTK, Mibu Electric Works, Max, etc. - By preparing wires in advance and performing parallel tasks, manufacturing lead times can be shortened. - A function that guides component installation positions and wiring routes enables non-technical personnel to achieve high-quality work in a short period. *For more details, please download the materials below. Feel free to contact us as well.*

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"ECAD DCX" is a database-type CAD software specifically for electrical design that combines design information and component information, enabling integration not only with electrical design but also with manufacturing support systems, purchasing systems, and production management systems. 【Features】 ■ Real-time information updates and error detection ■ Automatic creation of reports such as bill of materials, terminal block tables, and wiring diagrams from drawing data ■ Ability to upload created hole processing drawings to "Cabista," making it easier to arrange cabinets ■ Search for necessary components from the cloud-based component catalog database 'ECAD Library' and register them in your company's master ■ Design data is linked with purchasing systems and production management systems. The "ECAD series" has supported the design of control panels and power distribution panels in Japan for approximately 40 years. The cumulative implementation record exceeds 29,000 licenses, promoting business reform utilizing data from design to procurement and manufacturing. *For more details, please download the materials below. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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At Asahi Co., Ltd., which operates its business with two pillars: the design and manufacturing of control panels and the design and manufacturing of medical devices (ISO 13485 certified), there was a sense of crisis regarding the reliance on veteran workers for assembly and wiring tasks and the intensifying competition among control panel manufacturers. As a result, they introduced "WIRE CAM DX." Here, we will introduce the effects of this implementation. ■ Background of Implementation - A sense of crisis regarding the production system's reliance on veteran workers for assembly and wiring tasks and the intensifying competition among control panel manufacturers. - Promotion of standardization in work to enhance the efficiency of younger and novice workers. ■ Reasons for Adopting WIRE CAM DX - Demands from various departments for the introduction of electrical CAD and automatic wire processing machines led to the selection of ECAD DCX and WIRE CAM DX, which allow for collaboration between design and manufacturing. ■ Effects After Implementation - Over 90% of orders are processed using data created with WIRE CAM DX. - Manufacturing of custom items has become possible for anyone. - The assembly and wiring workforce in the manufacturing department has been increased by 10 new employees. - Wire usage has been reduced by 30%. - Easier inventory management due to the ability to understand wire usage before wiring. - A significant reduction in inquiries from manufacturing to design.

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We have compiled an overview of case studies from companies that have used ECAD so far. Please check the overview and download the materials from the page of the company you wish to view.

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ECAD, which has led the design of control panels in Japan, has introduced the latest technology as a comprehensive "manufacturing support tool" covering everything from electrical design to procurement and manufacturing, achieving further evolution. ECAD is a dedicated CAD solution for electrical design that strongly supports manufacturing reform.

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The "ECAD Library" is one of the largest cloud-based component databases in Japan, allowing for the search and use of component information while creating drawings with the electrical design-specific CAD "ECAD DCX." (Support contract required) Using the IMM (Immediately Making Master data) method with the "ECAD Library" allows for the construction of component masters without dedicating time and personnel to pre-registering component masters, enabling progress in building the component master while designing. By incorporating the standardization process through the IMM method, you can immediately create a bill of materials and seamlessly transfer information to purchasing. 【Features】 ◆ Registration of approximately 2 million component information ◆ Search and use of component information during drawing creation ◆ Provision of component type, ratings, manufacturer name, name, and outline symbol data ◆ We provide component information from over 60 companies, including sponsoring manufacturers (IDEC, Omron, Kimura Electric, Toyo Giken, Nitto Kohki, Fuji Electric, Mitsubishi Electric). (As of February 2021) *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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ECAD Findia is a system that stores drawing files and drawing information created with ECAD products on a server, allowing for efficient management of drawing data. It supports lifecycle management of drawings using commands such as check-in/check-out/approval, revision management of drawing files, and quick file search functions, addressing the efficient use of drawing data and risks such as revision errors. It can also be used in environments where the ECAD main software is not installed, facilitating smooth sharing of drawing information within the company. 【Features】 - Drawing storage and lifecycle management - Quick drawing search - Flexible access permission settings - Management of the latest versions For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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You can directly upload the hole processing drawings created with ECAD DCX / ECAD dio to Nitto Kohki's cabinet hole processing web ordering system, "Cabista." Customers who have previously issued hole processing instructions in CAD and also on "Cabista" will no longer need to duplicate data creation tasks. (1) Download cabinet data from Nitto Kohki's data download site "N-TEC" (Can be downloaded without logging in from the ECAD link) *In the ECAD 2023 series, pre-download from N-TEC is not required due to new features. (2) Create cabinet hole processing drawings and output data in ECAD ■ Create outline drawings ■ Determine processing feasibility ■ Create hole processing drawings based on outline drawings ■ Output processing data (3) Upload the hole processing data created in ECAD to Nitto Kohki's cabinet hole processing drawing and web order system "Cabista." *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The dedicated CAD software for electrical design, "ECAD Series," offers a support service called 'Support Contract' to minimize the impact on business from unforeseen accidents. By subscribing to this service, you can take advantage of comprehensive support services, including free provision of upgraded versions with added features and improved stability, access to the 'ECAD Customer Support Site' exclusive to ECAD users, training at special prices or for free, and free replacement of faulty protectors and installation media. We recommend subscribing to the support contract so that you can achieve the best results in the best environment.

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We are currently offering a free guidebook for those considering reforming the way control panel manufacturing works, with an eye toward the next 5 to 10 years, to help you find the starting point for your reforms! This digest version introduces general challenges in control panel manufacturing, points that can be resolved through standardization and labor-saving by utilizing IT, and examples of companies that have actively engaged in reforms and achieved results. [Contents] ■ Challenges faced by various panel manufacturers ■ Points that can be resolved by utilizing IT ■ Advanced examples of work style reform *For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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We are currently offering a free guidebook for those considering reforming the way control panel manufacturing works, looking ahead to 5 and 10 years from now, to help you find starting points for reform! In this design section, we introduce the challenges faced by the design department in control panel manufacturing, points that can be resolved through standardization and labor-saving by utilizing IT, and case studies of companies that have actually undertaken reforms and achieved results. [Contents] ■ Challenges faced by the design department ■ Points that can be resolved by utilizing IT ■ Integrated database-type CAD that will become mainstream in the future ■ Case studies of work style reform in the design department ■ Features of the control design and power distribution panel design CAD 'ECAD DCX' *For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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We are currently offering a free guidebook for those considering reforming the way control panel manufacturing works, with an eye towards the next 5 to 10 years, to help you find starting points for reform! In this procurement edition, we introduce the challenges faced by the procurement department in control panel manufacturing, points that can be solved through standardization and labor-saving by utilizing IT, and examples of companies that have successfully undertaken reforms and achieved results. [Contents] ■ Challenges faced by the procurement department ■ Points that can be solved by utilizing IT ■ Integrated database-type CAD that will become mainstream in the future ■ Case studies of work style reforms in the procurement department ■ Features of the control design and power distribution panel design CAD 'ECAD DCX' *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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We are currently offering a free guidebook for those considering a reform in the way control panel manufacturing operates, looking ahead to the next 5 to 10 years, to help you find the starting point for your reforms! In this manufacturing edition, we introduce the challenges faced by the manufacturing department in control panel production, points that can be resolved through standardization and labor-saving by utilizing IT, and examples of companies that have actively engaged in reforms and achieved results. [Contents] ■ Challenges faced by the manufacturing department ■ Points that can be resolved by utilizing IT ■ Data integration between the upcoming mainstream integrated database-type CAD and the manufacturing department ■ Case studies of work style reforms in the manufacturing department (1) & (2) ■ Features of the manufacturing support system 'WIRE CAM DX' *For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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We would like to introduce the issues that were challenges at Nakazaku Co., Ltd., an industrial machinery manufacturer, and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the dedicated electrical design CAD solution 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Implementation - In 2020, amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, management instructed each department to "set important mid-term initiatives for their own department and establish goals and action plans." - There were significant differences in work and technical proficiency among members, leading to a concentration of work on a few individuals, resulting in long working hours becoming a problem. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - ECAD DCX was adopted as a new electrical CAD because it has abundant design support features and its operability is similar to the previously used ECAD dio, allowing for a smooth transition. ■ Effects After Implementation - Automatic checks for missing components and consistency between drawings eliminated inquiries from control panel manufacturers, significantly reducing overtime hours. - By using the cabinet collaboration function, mistakes were completely eliminated, making the arrangement of cabinets much easier. - Standardizing the parts master and operational rules allowed designers to focus on creating drawings, and the maintenance of the parts master was also smoothly managed.

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We would like to introduce how the introduction of "WIRE CAM DX" has addressed the strong sense of crisis regarding the aging of wiring workers at Daiichi Seisakusho Co., Ltd., which broadly engages in equipment design and system design, centered on the manufacturing of distribution boards, control panels, and sub-distribution boards. ■ Background of Introduction - A strong sense of crisis regarding the aging of wiring workers - Establishing a system where anyone can manufacture products with the same quality - Simultaneously aiming for standardization ■ Reasons for Adopting WIRE CAM DX - Adopted WIRE CAM DX, which allows wiring length measurement not only from ECAD DCX drawings but also from AutoCAD drawings, enabling manufacturing and data integration. ■ Effects After Introduction - Approximately 15% reduction in overall man-hours from design to manufacturing within about a year and a half after introduction. - Changed to allow wiring design based on standardized rules by digitizing wiring routes and know-how. - After about six months of training post-operation start, individuals can independently view drawings and perform wiring tasks. - By integrating data with wire processing machines, manual work has been mechanized, leading to reduced man-hours and improved quality. - Overall quality level of products has also improved.

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At Takashima Engineering Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of control panels and power distribution panels, we will introduce the challenges faced until now and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the CAD for control design and power distribution panel design, 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Introduction - The drawing methods were dependent on individuals due to individual design rules, resulting in inconsistencies in the drawings. - When arranging hole-processing cabinets with Nitto Kohki's Cabista, it was necessary to create hole processing drawings again for ordering. - Since parts procurement and processing data were manually entered, there were issues with labor and input errors or incorrect orders. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - The collaboration with Nitto Kohki's Cabista, which is equipped in the ECAD series, supported the introduction of ECAD DCX to improve collaboration and operational efficiency from design to subsequent processes. ■ Effects After Introduction - By constructing and standardizing a parts master, know-how has been shared, accumulated, and turned into an asset. - Collaboration with Nitto Kohki's Cabista has reduced man-hours and shortened the time to order. - Since parts lists and processing data can be output from the drawings, manual input labor has been reduced, significantly minimizing incorrect orders. - Even when substituting with different parts due to material shortages, changes to related areas are automatically reflected in bulk, reducing the effort and mistakes in corrections.

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We will introduce the issues that were challenges at Nichei Electric Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of control panels/distribution boards, and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the CAD for control design and distribution board design, 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Introduction - The previous general-purpose CAD required transcription to 100 files for 100 pages, resulting in a significant amount of labor beyond design. - Although an add-on software for electrical design for general-purpose CAD was introduced, it was difficult for us to register the vast amount of component data on our own, leading to operational challenges. - Picking components from paper drawings took a full day of work and resulted in many mistakes. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - After hearing from other companies at a seminar that they had achieved efficiency in panel manufacturing using ECAD, we decided to introduce ECAD DCX to reduce design labor, prevent mistakes, and improve overall efficiency through production collaboration. ■ Effects After Introduction - We can now perform transcription, modifications, PDF output, and printing all at once, significantly reducing labor outside of design. - The automatic creation of various forms has greatly reduced the labor and mistakes associated with component procurement. - With user-oriented support services for implementation, we smoothly began using the system, resulting in improved drawing quality and productivity, as well as reduced stress for the staff involved.

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We will introduce the challenges faced by Mitsuba Seisakusho Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of extrusion molding machines and wire coating devices, and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the control design and power distribution panel design CAD 'ECAD DCX'. ■ Background of Introduction - Designed about 150 control panels for in-house products such as rubber extruders and wire coating devices annually. - There was a need to improve the efficiency and labor-saving of design work, as well as enhance quality. - A situation arose where flexible and speedy responses to specification changes were required. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - Although CAD for the machines and devices in use was considered, ECAD DCX was adopted for its rich dedicated features, including the inheritance of the operability of ECAD dio, which was used in conventional electrical design, as well as actual usability, parts management functions, and integration with sheet metal processing machines. - It was determined that a rapid establishment of the design environment was necessary to improve the quality, reliability, and cost performance of in-house products, and support services for the launch were also utilized. ■ Effects After Introduction - The rich features that streamline design and prevent mistakes have improved design productivity and quality. - Standardization of drawings and reduction of maintenance man-hours have been achieved. - Various functions, such as parts list creation, have been utilized, reducing the workload of designers.

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With over 70 years of experience, Tomii Engineering Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of distribution boards, currently handling cubicle-type distribution boards, control panels, distribution panels, terminal boards, and more. 【Trigger for Introducing ECAD DCX】 For 25 years, they had been using a customized general-purpose CAD, but they considered changing systems when development and support ended. The decrease in skilled technicians and the need for recovery through increased productivity were also factors. 【Deciding Factor for Introducing ECAD DCX】 Among several systems, the expectation of reducing design errors through an integrated database and the numerous implementation cases in other panel manufacturers in the same industry were the key reasons for adoption. 【Effects of Introducing ECAD DCX】 ■ By creating design procedure manuals, all designers acquired skills in a short period. ■ The quality of drawings improved due to the integrated database. ■ The establishment of a unique parts master achieved reduced man-hours, fewer mistakes, and standardization.

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In the past, manufacturing sites used boards with nail wiring for wiring measurement and processed electrical wires. Additionally, wiring information was created on-site from drawings, and work by experienced personnel was essential. Moreover, when mistakes in the drawings were found on-site, rework occurred after the drawings were corrected, significantly impacting delivery times. However, after the introduction of this product, verification of drawings, measurement, and consideration of wiring routes can now be done in advance on a PC, eliminating mistakes on-site. Furthermore, what surprised us after the implementation was that even a worker who joined this year could perform wiring for control panels without being able to decipher circuit diagrams. The combination of this product and the Wiring Monitor (a monitor equipped with touch functionality) has proven that anyone can work in a short time while ensuring a certain level of quality. [Implementation Effects] - Reduced mistakes on-site and achieved shorter delivery times - Non-skilled workers can perform wiring for control panels while ensuring a certain level of quality *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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At Daiichi Seidenki Co., Ltd., there were processes that involved human intervention, such as the creation of parts lists and layout diagrams, as well as visual checks of circuit diagrams. In such tasks, simple errors like data entry mistakes and oversight in checks inevitably occurred. As a result, a significant amount of time was spent on checking data and drawings. ECAD DCX is an electrical design CAD that utilizes a database, allowing for the creation of circuit diagrams and arrangement/manufacturing data based on centrally managed component information. Furthermore, when information is updated, it is reflected in related items, eliminating simple mistakes such as data entry errors and omissions. Therefore, the time previously spent on creating and updating arrangement/manufacturing data has been significantly reduced, which has been recognized as a benefit. 【Implementation Effects】 ○ Improved drawing quality ○ Halved checking labor ○ Dramatically reduced labor for creating arrangement/manufacturing data ○ Reduced rework and manufacturing losses For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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When selecting the introduction of ECAD dio, not only was the electrical design CAD considered, but also the current challenges in electrical design were examined simultaneously. ECAD dio was highly valued for its ease of use and the advantage of automatically placing registered components. Additionally, with the goal of creating a "system that can be used in 10 years," the system was evaluated, resulting in proposals for ECAD that meet requirements such as "any designer can design with the same quality and in the same time," "managing part numbers that had been individually and paper-managed through data, enabling sharing and paperless operations," and "integrating with core systems for part number management and cost management." Consequently, we adopted 20 licenses of ECAD dio along with implementation support services and program development support. 【Implementation Results】 ○ Standardization of design to unify drawing methods across the company ○ Creation and internal deployment of a unique "design procedure manual" ○ Consistent systemization from design to procurement ○ Reduction of working hours ○ Cost management of electrical design For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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