Richmond, Va. (April 13, 2026) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., is pleased to announce a significant strengthening of the partnership with Eplan to dramatically impact efficiency of the cabinet building process from start to finish.
EWPTE Highlight:
Weidmuller and Eplan will feature simulated, digital-based panel building at the EWPTE EXPO 2026. Visitors to Booth #1021 can move from station to station for a fully digital and connected shop floor experience, showing how engineering data drives every stage of panel building from printing, wiring and engineering to final assembly.
Known for its ability to automate complex tasks in the electrical design process, Eplan is now integrated into Weidmuller’s desktop-based and new Online Configurator (WMC), an innovative and powerful configuration tool that makes designing DIN rail configurations fast, easy and accessible anywhere, on any device.
Other integrations and supported systems within the WMC include:
At EWPTE, Eplan will highlight key features that maximize cabinet building efficiency, including:
“Eplan simplifies digital assembly processes from start to finished cabinet, so panel builders can say goodbye to cabinet inefficiencies,” said Carlus Hicks, Senior Director – Cabinet Products Division at Weidmuller USA.
Learn more about engineered software for panel building at Weidmuller USA.
About Weidmuller USA:
Weidmuller USA, headquartered in Richmond, Va., celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking five decades as a pioneer of innovation in smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions. As part of the globally renowned Weidmüller Group, the company leverages a rich legacy and expertise that spans across production sites, sales offices, and representatives in over 80 countries. Weidmuller USA’s commitment to industrial transformation and developing future-ready products tailored to customers is unwavering. Weidmuller USA’s mission is to power the pioneers of industry with cutting-edge and sustainable technology. Discover the next frontier of innovation at www.weidmuller.com.
About Eplan:
For more than four decades, Eplan has been a global leader in intelligent engineering software, empowering companies in machine building, panel manufacturing, energy, and building automation to streamline every phase of electrical and automation design. Its integrated engineering platform unifies concept planning, detailed design, and control cabinet construction into a seamless, data‑driven workflow—reducing errors, accelerating time‑to‑market, and elevating project profitability. With powerful solutions such as Eplan Preplanning, Eplan Electric P8, Eplan Pro Panel, and manufacturing tools like Eplan Smart Production, organizations can standardize processes, produce consistently high‑quality documentation, and transform complex engineering into efficient, scalable operations. Learn more at https://www.eplan.com/us-en/.
