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Acknowledging the fact that engineers coming out of academic institutions need additional training to serve the industry, EPLAN has come up with EPLAN Education developed for schools and colleges. It is a training concept that includes software solutions for electrical, fluid power, instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA), and control cabinet engineering. Here’s knowing more about its importance…

EPLAN provides software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation, and mechatronic engineering. The company develops one of the world’s leading design software solutions for machine and panel builders. EPLAN is also acknowledged as the ideal partner to streamline challenging engineering processes.

Keeping pace with complexity

Not only are design trends and software platforms changing all the time, but electrical design projects are also in a state of constant transformation and brief themselves, an ongoing trend towards increased complexity. Traditional CAD software simply cannot keep up with these changes. That’s because efficient electrical design now requires far-reaching knowledge and expertise across numerous areas, as well as a deep understanding of the different standards and components that go into making up designs. In addition to knowledge of electrical systems and principles, many project briefs require skills in control systems engineering, computer programming, and wiring diagrams to be able to effectively address the requirements of each project with precision.

Avoiding being left behind in electrical design trends

Amidst such rapid changes in the sector, how can one ensure they don’t lag behind in their electrical design practices and standards if they are professionals or students?

“EPLAN is the perfect choice for electrical design engineers who want to remain on top of the latest developments in their field. The aim of all computer-aided Engineering (CAE) systems is to improve design efficiency, and the way that these software platforms enable better practices, greater accuracy, and increased productivity is changing all the time to that of traditional CAD tools in the past,” shares Umesh Pai, Managing Director, EPLAN India.

The latest generation of Electrical CAE platforms, such as EPLAN, incorporate a wide variety of digital automation features to boost efficiency, encourage greater standardization and save an engineer’s valuable time.

Training, certification, and e-learning

Going through regular training, gaining certifications, and staying familiar with the latest software developments will help ensure that one and their engineers are up to date with current trends and updates in software and technology. Formal technical qualifications can quickly fall behind the times when technology changes, so the best way is to stay up-to-date with training.

One can become EPLAN certified through a modular training course that combines hands-on and self-paced e-learning for maximum knowledge retention and applicability. This certification course is continuously refreshed and updated to provide the latest knowledge and skills to engineers as per the latest industry needs and trends.

Working together with academia

EPLAN is committed to developing specialist engineering knowledge right from the start. Its belief that the industry must closely work in tandem with academic institutions is based on the great rewards that have been reaped through such fruitful collaboration.

EPLAN Education gives prospective engineers, schools, and universities access to EPLAN software solutions. Lesson plans, exercises, and written exams supplement the training concept, which is now being used at more than a thousand institutions worldwide as a training tool.

EPLAN is closely associated with academic institutions with the goal to bridge the gap between industry and academia. Engineers coming out of academic institutions need additional training for them to be ready to serve the industry which has been one of the major concerns of the industry. Academic institutions work under the constraint of imparting fundamental skills needed by the industry as well as keeping abreast with the latest industry trends and technology.

“EPLAN has become an industry practice. It has become critical for students to learn and institutions to incorporate that in the curriculum. EPLAN is used where Electrical Engineering expertise is in demand, spanning across Energy, Automotive, Machine Building and Process industries. It plays a vital role in embracing current trends such as digitization, cloud, and Industry 4.0 technologies,” informs Pai.

Getting students industry-ready

“Developed for schools and colleges, EPLAN Education is a training concept that includes software solutions for electrical, fluid power, instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA), and control cabinet engineering. It’s a worthwhile reason for the upcoming engineers to become familiar with EPLAN before starting a career in electrical engineering,” adds Pai.

EPLAN Education includes a range of functions in a wide variety of disciplines and integrated data. Instructors can refer to structured lesson plans, relevant practical assignments, handouts for students, and sample exam questions, including answers. Students and trainees get assignments, tutorials, and term papers. Students can opt for the industry-recognized EPLAN certification for the recognition of competency with job preference in the industry to kickstart their career.

Poonam Pednekar

Chief Copy Editor

Magic Wand Media Inc

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