Rittal and EPLAN unveil new products, partnership at Automation Fair 2025

Rittal LLC and Ethernet Private LAN (EPLAN) LLC will jointly unveil three new automation products at Automation Fair 2025, scheduled from November 18 to 20 at McCormick Place. The featured products include the RiLineX Power Platform, the EPLAN Platform 2026, and the VX Hybrid Double Door. This launch aligns with the projected demand growth in manufacturing automation systems, estimated to exceed $300 billion by 2030.

The RiLineX Power Platform is a modular busbar system that promises a 30% reduction in engineering time and up to 75% time savings on assembly compared to conventional wiring methods. The EPLAN Platform 2026 showcases a Digital Twin workflow, utilizing a Hypervision Hologram to demonstrate how engineering data facilitates automated fabrication and wiring processes.

Rittal and EPLAN will also spotlight their partnership with Microsoft and Rockwell Automation, showcasing integrated solutions for engineering and manufacturing efficiencies. Neil Komer, Sr. Director at EPLAN, noted the upcoming shift in industrial automation driven by data-centric design processes. These offerings aim to enhance workflows for machine builders and manufacturers during the event at Booth #1519.