--- title: EPLAN UK Blog | Automation (3) description: Automation | The EPLAN UK blog provides insight on electrical engineering, automation and mechatronic engineering, all designed to streamline your workflow. 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Companies that quickly implement this design approach gain a competitive advantage on several fronts: they become more efficient, make fewer errors, and can do more with fewer technical staff.** **...**](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/what-is-automated-engineering-and-why-is-it-important) [Home](https://blog.eplan.co.uk) automation [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Does%20it%20take%20long%20to%20switch%20to%20eplan.png) 23/01/24 Does it take a long time to switch to EPLAN? Do you feel like you are stuck on the ‘CAD roundabout’? Feeling dizzy at the thought of jumping off? 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