--- title: EPLAN UK Blog | Control Panel Design (2) description: Control Panel Design | 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) [![](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/csm_panel-building-4x3_15ca5cba2b.jpg) 20/04/26 Why Engineering Design Inefficiencies Impact Margins **UK panel building businesses typically operate on tight margins, which means that engineering inefficiencies are not just a major drain on profitability, but can be an existential risk. Disconnected tools, manual processes, and knowledge...**](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/why-engineering-design-inefficiencies-impact-margins) [Home](https://blog.eplan.co.uk) control-panel-design [![A man and a woman smile at a tablet](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_292953404.jpeg) 16/01/24 Is EPLAN worth the investment? ‘Is EPLAN expensive?’ If you currently use traditional CAD software but are thinking of switching to a more suitable dedicated ECAD software, this is probably one of the first questions you’ll have. You’ll also probably be wondering whether EPLAN is worth it. So let’s take a look!](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/is-eplan-worth-it) [![A man at his computer looking into why automated CAD software is superior to manual. ](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/manual-vs-automated-why-automated-cad-software-is-superior.jpg) 12/12/23 Manual VS Automated: Why Automated Electrical CAD Software Is Superior Automated Electrical CAD software offers many advantages over manual software that requires users to manually draw...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/why-automated-cad-software-is-superior) [![An engineer wearing safety glasses and gloves as he uses EPLAN's Smart Wiring virtual assistant to make the task easier and faster.](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/EPLANs-Step-by-step-Wiring-Solution-A%20Game-Changer-for-Panel-Building%20-Efficiency.png) 5/09/23 EPLAN's step-by-step wiring solution: A game-changer for panel building... Wiring an enclosure can be a time-consuming and daunting task, even for skilled panel builders and technicians....](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/step-by-step-wiring-solution) [![Eplan L!ve event ](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Key%20Visual%20Eplan%20Live.png) 13/06/23 EPLAN L!VE: Key highlights in machine and control cabinet construction Experience EPLAN L!VE, a dynamic and compact online event that promises to deliver innovative solutions and best...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/eplan-live) [![EPLAN Smart mounting for easy panel assembly](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/hubfs/Eplan%20Smart%20Mounting.jpg) 23/11/22 EPLAN Smart Mounting: Easy control cabinet assembly solution The new Eplan Smart Mounting solution efficiently supports control cabinet assembly through clear step-by-step...](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/easy-control-cabinet-assembly-solution) [First](https://blog.eplan.co.uk?language=all) [previous posts](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/control-panel-design/page/1?language=all) [1](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/control-panel-design/page/1?language=all) [2](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/control-panel-design/page/2?language=all) next posts [Last](https://blog.eplan.co.uk/tag/control-panel-design/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/)