--- title: EPLAN UK Blog | 3D (2) description: 3D | The EPLAN UK blog provides insight on electrical engineering, automation and mechatronic engineering, all designed to streamline your workflow. (2) --- [![Logo](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3337099/blog/images/Logo/Eplan.svg)](https://blog.eplan.co.uk?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Category/Trends-eplan-2021-black.svg) trends](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/trends?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Category/Projects-eplan-2021-black.svg) projects](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/projects?language=all) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Category/Software-eplan-2021-black.svg) software](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/software?language=all) [![digital twin 2D 3D](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/digital-twin.jpg) 11/02/25 7 Benefits Of Using A Digital Twin A digital twin is an accurate virtual representation of a physical object or component. The twin object is a precise replication of its real-world counterpart in a virtual environment. Digital twin technology uses sensors that mirror dimensions and...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/7-benefits-of-using-a-digital-twin) [Home](https://blog.eplan.co.uk) 3d [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Eplan_Interview_01.jpg) 13/07/21 Tips to achieve more digitalisation in control cabinet construction Even today, the path to the digital twin seems difficult for some companies, and the leap is insurmountable. The Austrian magazine x-tecknik recently interviewed both EPLAN and Rittal questioning whether the leap to the digital twin could be achieved by taking small steps. Here's what they had to say. ](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/cultural-change-in-control-cabinet-construction) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Building%20Technology%20Graphic.jpg) 23/03/21 BIM in Building Automation - The Right Connection Is Everything Companies in the construction industry face many challenges, including technological changes due to digitisation,...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/bim-in-building-automation) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/3D%20blog%20header.png) 9/03/21 Achieving flexibility through 3D design With manufacturing subject to stop/start protocols during the pandemic, many businesses are now finding their output is...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/achieving-flexibility-through-3d-design) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Blog%20-3D%20(4).png) 16/02/21 How 3D design enables clear project delivery In many industry sectors, it is difficult to find extra technically trained personnel at short notice. Yet with work...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/how-3d-design-enables-clear-project-delivery) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Blog%20-3D%20(5).png) 19/01/21 Achieving smooth data exchange through 3D platforms A recent study\[1\] of the behaviour of companies in the US, UK and Scandinavia during the Covid pandemic showed that...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/achieving-smooth-data-exchange-through-3d-platforms) [![two digital twins](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Blog%20-3D%20(1).png) 8/12/20 Why working in 3D can save you more time than you think Spurred on by increased competition, in recent years we have witnessed a true revolution in control cabinet design,...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/why-working-in-3d-can-save-you-more-time-than-you-think) [First](https://blog.eplan.co.uk?language=all) [previous posts](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/3d/page/1?language=all) [1](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/3d/page/1?language=all) [2](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/3d/page/2?language=all) next posts [Last](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/3d/page/2?language=all) https://blog.eplan.co.uk?l=all&search= ## About this Blog Discover the new EPLAN UK blog with current topics about new trends in engineering, exciting projects and last updates about our EPLAN software. **Learn more about us on:** [Eplan.co.uk](https://www.eplan.co.uk/uk/start/) [http://www.linkedin.com/company/2557221/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eplanuk) [https://www.facebook.com//EPLANGermany/](https://www.facebook.com/people/Eplan-Competence-Centre/100001420822877) [https://twitter.com/eplan\_germany](https://twitter.com/EPLAN_UK) [https://www.youtube.com/eplan](https://www.youtube.com/user/EPLAN) ## Blog Newsletter ![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/blog/images/Icon/Mail-eplan-2021-bw.svg) Subscribe to our blog and stay up to date! ## Videos You need to enable functional cookies to show this video. You need to enable functional cookies to show this video. You need to enable functional cookies to show this video. © EPLAN c/o RITTAL Ltd. - Cookie Settings - [Privacy policy](https://www.eplan.co.uk/uk/company/about-us/legal-information/privacy-policy/) - [Legal Notice](https://www.eplan.co.uk/uk/company/about-us/legal-information/legal-notice/)