The Future of Control Cabinet Manufacturing 4.0
WAGO supports you in taking your first steps – so you don’t have to face the challenges of the future alone.
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Small Steps towards digitization
Automating Data Centers with WAGO
As an expert in the automation of data center infrastructure, TOBOL is making an essential contribution to this. For control cabinet manufacturing, the company relies on WAGO rail-mount terminal blocks and WAGO controllers.
Megawatt Solar Parks: WAGO Switches Help Keep Track of Data in the Control Cabinet
As a specialist for photovoltaic monitoring and control, Gantner Instruments is making a contribution to pioneering development of renewable energies. For the best possible network diagnostics, Gantner relies on WAGO switches in the control cabinet.
Gustav Hensel and WAGO: Realizing Digitization Together Step by Step
Gustav Hensel, a globally successful switchgear manufacturer, relies on a digitization strategy based on small but sustainable steps. And the gradual implementation of WAGO’s digital twin is an essential ingredient.
The Reality: Still Analog
What steps towards digitalization in switchgear construction must German companies take first? What do the corporate processes look like at the moment, and where is there still a need for optimization? In the interview, we pose these questions to Dr. Arno Kühn from the Frauenhofer Institute.
“New Work” in the Digital Age
In control cabinet manufacturing, the digital transformation is changing not only specific workflows, but also the way people work. The focus is shifting more and more to creative and flexible working methods. “New Work” is becoming the “new normal” in Minden as well.
Automated DIN-Rail Mounting with Robots
Control cabinet manufacturing involves many time-consuming manual production steps. In a joint research project, WAGO and the Frauenhofer IPA investigated the possibility of automatically mounting rail-mount terminal blocks in control cabinets.
Solutions for Control Cabinet Manufacturing
Robots for Flexible Mounting Systems
Efficient Automation in Control Cabinet Manufacturing
In the workshop-style production of control cabinet manufacturing, time-consuming manual assembly is still present, especially for terminal strip assembly. In addition, the variety of different control cabinets leads to high production costs. Flexible solutions are required for greater efficiency and productivity. We at WAGO see new potential for developing and implementing flexible assembly automation systems in control cabinet manufacturing by using robots/cobots.
SchaltschrankGESTALTER Initiative for Control Cabinet Designers
We Are Part of the SchaltschrankGESTALTER Initiative for Control Cabinet Designers
Designing Together Today – Remaining Future-Proof Together Tomorrow
Together with EPLAN, Phoenix Contact, Rittal and Siemens, we founded the SchaltschrankGESTALTER initiative for control cabinet designers with the motto “designing together today – remaining future-proof together tomorrow.” This initiative is a constantly expanding knowledge network for manufacturers and users to exchange ideas. In the form of a series of digital events, you can now access know-how from these experts about technologies, innovations, standards and best practices, all consolidated in one place. That way, you can stay up to date at all times and have fast access to knowledge relevant to your everyday work.
Your contact at WAGO for the SchaltschrankGESTALTER control cabinet designer initiative: steffen.winther@wago.com.
Our Helpful Tips
Little Helpers for the Day-to-Day Business of Control Cabinet Manufacturing
Effective Compensation for Line Impedances
Single- and Multi-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers (ECBs)
In systems or machines that power 24 VDC loads, circuit breakers protect against potentially dangerous overcurrents and short circuits. They ensure the integrity of the system and the safety of the connected components. Electronic Circuit Breakers (ECBs) from WAGO offer crucial advantages over conventional fuses:
- Precise, fast response to overcurrents and short circuits
- Reusability to reduce maintenance and spare parts costs
- Remote control via digital input/output
Convenient Connection of Difficult-to-Bend Conductors
WAGO Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks
In both building technology and industrial applications, supplying electrical power poses challenges for installers and control cabinet manufacturers, especially if the space for connecting the supply conductors in and around the control cabinet is limited. WAGO’s high-current rail-mount terminal blocks make power supply wiring convenient – even under harsh conditions.
Print Intelligently and Save Setup Time
Thermal Transfer Smart Printer
Correct marking in the control cabinet is important, first for error-free installation, and then for safe operation and maintenance. Marking is also a significant time factor for switchgear manufacturers.
End-to-End Digitization of Engineering Processes
CAE Interfaces
In an age of accelerating digitization, control cabinet designers need to have the right product data available for digital engineering right when they need it so they can implement their projects quickly and easily. CAE interfaces make that possible.
Integrating a Future-Proof Charging Infrastructure for E-Mobility
With WAGO Energy Data Management and Load Management
In response to rising energy costs, e-mobility is shifting into high gear – and that’s true at our company as well. Our modular energy data and load management helps you avoid overloads, make optimal use the grid connection and reduce your operating costs over the long term.
Safe Connections in Explosive Atmospheres
WAGO Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks and Connectors
Explosion protection is one of the most important safety issues for system designers in the extractive, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Our rail-mount terminal blocks and splicing connectors reduce potential hazards in Ex areas – providing safe connections in explosive atmospheres.
Fast, Targeted Processing of Machine Data
WAGO Edge Computer and PFC200
With the WAGO Edge Computer, we offer a powerful solution that conserves resources and brings cloud functionality into the control cabinet for fast, targeted machine data processing.
Switching High Current Loads with Safety and Clear Organization
WAGO Relays and Optocouplers in Control Cabinets
WAGO’s relay and optocoupler modules ensure safe, error-free connection of high current loads in the control cabinet – protecting control electronics and users alike.
Expand Potential and Save Space
The WAGO Continuous Jumper
The WAGO continuous jumper efficiently handles complex connection tasks requiring potential expansion in the signal connection or control cabinet and saves space in the process.
Communication Pros for Sustainable Time Savings and Cost Cutting
WAGO Energy Meters (MID) for Control Cabinets
Whether current, voltage or power: Energy meters in switchgear reliably measure your energy consumption, optimize it continuously and also save installation time.
Flexible and Reliable Processing of Process Data
The WAGO I/O System 750 as an Interface Master
Record process data from production systems in almost any format, digitize it and network it worldwide.
WAGO Lean Managed Switches
Easy Network Diagnostics in the Control Cabinet
You benefit from increased availability and security on your network.
WAGO Smart Script Marking Software – Reliable Marking in Less Time
A sophisticated marking system saves money!
In the age of digitization, reliable, standardized marking can save time – and money!
Less Time, Less Exertion, Higher Performance for Control Cabinet Manufacturing
How can professional tools streamline control cabinet manufacturing processes?
The fact that over 70 % of the installation work is manual makes optimization of mechanical component placement and wiring all the more important.
WAGO Smart Designer Configurator
How can a configurator make control cabinet manufacturing more efficient?
It provides optimal support for digital planning and design while simplifying component ordering for production.
Maximize Control Cabinet Efficiency
Current challenges require innovative developments.
The WAGO Pro 2 Power Supply makes the control cabinet more efficient while providing valuable data for predictive maintenance.
Our Solutions for Your Workflows
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Why You Should Choose WAGO for Control Cabinet Manufacturing
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Helpful Tip, Manual Vol. 3: Step-by-Step Instructions for Your Control Cabinet Products
Our new guide offers many helpful little tips to support the day-to-day business of control cabinet manufacturing. Here you can learn about topics like: how to digitize your engineering processes with CAE interfaces and ensure data continuity, how to save valuable time when switching marking media by using two Smart Printers, or how to reliably protect your control cabinet with our electronic circuit breakers.
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