АUTOMATED DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY: SOLIDWORKS ELECTRICAL, EPLAN ELECTRIC P8 AND AUTOCAD ELECTRICAL

Abstract

This article provides a comparative analysis of modern ECAD systems used for automated design of electrical circuits in the food industry. It examines the architecture and functionality of SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN Electric P8, and AutoCAD Electrical, and provides practical examples of their use in manufacturing processes and educational institutions.
SolidWorks Electrical provides ECAD/MCAD integration, EPLAN Electric P8 is characterized by a high level of standardization and automation, and AutoCAD Electrical is accessible and efficient for local control systems. The development prospects for ECAD solutions in the context of Industry 4.0 are identified, including integration with cloud services, IoT, and digital twins.