In summer of 2016, NW-Niemann could work with the promised interface and by September it was included by default on the current versions of WSCAD SUITE.Īfter receiving an order, NW-Niemann creates the associated schematics using WSCAD. And he kept his word”, recalls Holger Pawel.
“The WSCAD sales engineer did, however, after consulting with management, promise to implement this important interface for us as soon as possible. However, this was coupled with a drawback: at the time of purchase, there was still no interface to control the Komax machine at NW-Niemann for wire production. The company opted for the new E-CAD system from WSCAD. Even the annual maintenance costs have a significantly lower impact on our bottom line.” When you add up the overall solution we need, including wire routing and manufacturing integration, WSCAD was more cost-effective by a factor of three. “Functionally there were no significant differences, but certainly in terms of price.
“In this context, we comprehensively analysed and evaluated two well-known electrical CAD solutions within the framework of a test setup”, says Managing Director Holger Pawel. To build control cabinets, NW-Niemann’s engineers must be able to accept data from other planning systems and to control the in-house production without detours. Cabinet construction with Cabinet Engineering follows seamlessly schematics from other electrical CAD systems can also be imported. The demands of the planning and CAD design department are high: they need to be able to independently develop customised small controllers, schematics and ICA (instrumentation, control and automation) switching systems themselves.įigure 1 – Schematics are developed with the Electrical Engineering discipline in WSCAD SUITE. It quickly became clear that the next step would be a suitable CAD system. In order to manufacture efficiently and professionally, NW-Niemann invested in a Komax machine for the production of wires and wire sets and established its own sheet metal processing centre with a Perforex LC 3015. Customised test reports then build on this and underpin the quality of the products. Compliance with VDE regulations and EMC directives is the first and most important quality commandment for the ISO-certified company. Over sixty employees are involved in the design, planning and production at two locations in the Lower Saxony district town of Vechta. NW-Niemann develops and manufactures switchgear for complex control and low voltage distribution systems up to 4000 A. (Click here to view article in digital edition) In this article, Holger Pawel, Managing Director of NW-Niemann, provides an insight into how his team have mastered the daily challenges. In addition to the appropriate machines for production, it is crucial that they also have the right CAD tools. Specialised control panel manufacturers need to be equally proficient in both the technology and the skills of the trade.
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