Expertise Through Practice – Rittal Application Centre for Panel Builders

How can panel building and switchgear manufacturers make the leap into the world of digitalisation and automation – and how can they prepare for the future?

The answers lie within the new Rittal Application Centre (RAC), which officially opened in Chullora, Sydney, on 21st November 2024. This innovative centre provides both existing and new customers with a dedicated space to work on their projects alongside Rittal experts, exploring the latest technologies in a hands-on, practical environment. Under the motto “Join. Apply. Grow.”, system provider Rittal has created a workshop setting where customers can test and refine workflows to enhance efficiency in panel building and switchgear manufacturing.

“The Rittal Application Centre is a space where panel building and switchgear companies can bring their projects and collaborate practically with our team to develop tailored solutions,”
Michael Mallia, Managing Director, ANZ. 

 “Our aim is to empower our customers with a competitive edge and reveal new growth opportunities for the future.”

The Rittal Application Centre is designed to provide a real-world workshop setup, where customers can explore the benefits of Rittal’s software solutions and automation technologies on their own projects. Rittal’s experts, with specialisations in control panels, switchgear construction, sourcing, logistics, automation, and handling, offer hands-on guidance and support to help Australian companies maximise productivity and efficiency in control panel and switchgear manufacturing.

At the RAC, directors, production managers, enclosure fitters, and planners can address their unique challenges—from engineering with Eplan software to deploying Rittal Automation Systems for optimising the value chain.

The Rittal Application Centre offers practical solutions to a wide array of technical questions, such as:

• Which details are essential when digitally creating circuit diagrams and 3D models?
• How can efficiency be significantly boosted through automated processing of enclosures, mounting plates, and top-hat (DIN) rails?
• What advantages does a digital twin of an enclosure bring?
• How vital is data maintenance for consistency throughout the value-added process, from engineering and machining to cable processing and software-supported wiring?
• How can workflow and ergonomics be optimised, from handling solutions to in-depth process analysis?

For further information on the Rittal Application Centre, visit [website link].

About Rittal

Rittal, headquartered in Herborn, Germany, is a global leader in solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. Rittal systems are deployed across more than 90 per cent of industries worldwide, including sectors like machine building, plant engineering, food and beverage, and IT and telecommunications.

The company’s product portfolio includes configurable enclosures that support the entire production process, with smart Rittal cooling systems that reduce power consumption by up to 75 per cent and contribute to lower carbon emissions. These systems integrate with production landscapes for predictive maintenance and servicing. Rittal’s IT solutions include racks, modular data centres, and scalable computing solutions for edge and hyperscale applications.

Rittal is supported by leading software providers Eplan and Cideon, who streamline the value chain with interdisciplinary engineering solutions, while Rittal Automation Systems delivers solutions for switchgear. In Germany, Rittal can provide products on demand within 24 hours with high precision, flexibility, and efficiency.

Founded in 1961, Rittal is the largest company within the Friedhelm Loh Group, which operates 12 production sites and 90 international subsidiaries. Employing more than 11,600 people, the group achieved €2.6 billion in revenue in 2021. Recognised as a top employer in Germany for 14 years and a top provider of vocational training, Rittal was also awarded the Top 100 Seal as one of Germany’s most innovative medium-sized companies in 2022.

For more information, visit www.rittal.com.au