Engineering Specialists’ Partnership with Rittal & Eplan
Future-Ready Panel Building Today
As a 50-year systems integrator and panel builder, and as a proud Pinnacle Automation Community (PAC) partner, we have invested in modern automation and digital engineering to deliver shorter lead times, consistent quality, and scalable capacity for our customers across their various industries. Here’s how we did it…
Partnering for Success
Facing rising demand, we reimagined our shop floor, and what once took weeks now takes days. That leap came from targeted automation investments and process redesigns thanks to a valuable partnership with Eplan & Rittal. After exploring their portfolio, we invested in quality solutions and services that streamlined our operations with state-of-the-art automation. By joining their Pinnacle Automation Community (PAC), we gained access to a collaborative environment of forward-thinking panel shops, integrators, and OEMs focused on providing customers with efficient, best-in-class panel building solutions, and Rittal & Eplan who provide a wealth of resources and support.
Speed Meets Precision
We first invested in the Perforex Laser Center LC (acquired March 2023), which:
This is ideal for industries that require high-volume stainless-steel enclosures.
Consistent Wiring, Less Waste, Better Throughput
Wiring variability and waste were a bottleneck. In August 2024, we took the next big step forward by adding the Wire Terminal WT machine from Rittal Automation Systems (RAS) to:
Coupled with a company-wide switch to Eplan engineering software, wiring is now predictable and repeatable. This effectively:
Digital Engineering: The Backbone of a Holistic System
While we actively move from legacy CAD to the Eplan Platform, we are unifying engineering data across design and production. Eplan’s Data Portal and built-in macros accelerate design and supply chain workflows, while planned adoption of Eplan Smart Wiring will further streamline app-based, paperless wiring on the shop floor.
Our goal is a data-driven, end-to-end production system where a single project file powers design, machining, wiring, and testing to cut errors and accelerate time to delivery for our customers.
Equipment & Capabilities
Our modern production line combines best-in-class machinery with digital tools to support your large and small runs alike:
Large Production Footprint
100,000 ft² facility to manage high volumes with three-shift capability and room to scale
Perforex Laser Center LC
Five-side laser machining for fast, burr-free enclosures—especially effective for stainless steel
Rittal Wire Terminal WT
Automated wire processing for labeled, pre-assembled harnesses and consistent wiring quality
Eplan Platform
Centralized engineering data, macros, and Smart Wiring readiness for streamlined design-to-build workflows
What This Means for You
Our investments translate directly into customer value, including dramatically shorter lead times and repeatable high quality. Food & beverage clients benefit from rapid stainless-steel enclosure machining with minimal finishing; OEMs see consistent wiring and faster panel build cycles; and larger integrators gain a partner capable of scaling production without compromising precision.
Ready to Partner?
If you’re looking for a panel builder that blends modern digital engineering with automation, Engineering Specialists Inc. is equipped to help. Contact us to discuss your next project.
Looking to explore how Rittal & Eplan can partner with you? Reach out to Rittal, or contact Eplan today to learn how data-driven engineering and industry-leading automation can transform your business.
