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Panel Building
cofaso® for the panel building industry
Highly Automated Electrical Cabinet Production
In the world of electrical panel building—whether for automation systems, power distribution, or machine control—accuracy, efficiency, and compliance are non-negotiable. From small junction boxes to complex multi-bay control cabinets, the design and documentation of control panels require exacting standards, detailed coordination, and reliable information flow.
Electrical panel builders face growing demands to deliver custom-built solutions faster, with fewer errors, and at competitive costs. This includes everything from designing wiring diagrams and terminal plans to generating parts lists and ensuring compliance with international standards. cofaso™ supports this process by providing a powerful, intelligent platform where panel design, documentation, and change management are seamlessly integrated.
By enabling smooth information exchange across engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing, cofaso™ helps panel builders create high-quality, error-free panels that meet the evolving needs of industry—without compromising time or quality.
Industry Challenges in Control Panel Manufacturing
Panel builders operate in a highly competitive market with unique challenges:
High Customization Pressure: Most control panels are made to order, requiring flexible engineering tools that support fast adaptations and project-specific configurations.
Tight Deadlines: Customers expect shorter delivery times, placing pressure on design and documentation processes.
Compliance with Safety Standards: Adhering to standards such as IEC 61439, UL 508A, and other regional norms is essential for certification and safety.
Error Sensitivity: Mistakes in design can lead to incorrect wiring, production delays, or even safety hazards—making quality assurance critical.
Coordination Across Departments: Smooth collaboration between engineering, procurement, and manufacturing is often hindered by fragmented data and manual processes.
How cofaso™ Supports Panel Builders
cofaso™ is purpose-built to meet the specific needs of control panel builders—providing intelligent, scalable tools that reduce design time, ensure compliance, and enhance collaboration across teams.
Key Benefits for the Control Panel Building Industry:
- Intelligent Schematics & Layouts: Create accurate circuit diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring documentation, prepared symbol libraries (IEC, UL, JIC etc.), macros libraries, and part libraries.
- Automatic Part Lists & BOMs: Generate up-to-date bills of materials, device lists, and terminal diagrams to support purchasing and production workflows.
- Error Prevention & Design Checks: Use built-in verification tools to detect issues early—such as missing connections, duplicate wire numbers, or overloads.
- Device and PLC Connection Plans: Automatically generate detailed connection plans for field devices and PLCs, including I/O assignments, channel references, and wiring details. cofaso™ ensures that every connection—from sensor to controller—is clearly documented, traceable, and aligned with your control strategy, reducing errors during installation and commissioning.
- Production-Ready Documentation: Provide manufacturing teams with precise, readable documentation—including wire lists, terminal plan, terminal connection plan, and labeling data.
