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Energy costs can be a major expenditure for manufacturers, particularly in terms of creating targeted, powerful cooling outputs to optimize industrial enclosure performance. Enclosure cooling units that leverage Industry 4.0 and IIoT design principles digitalize cooling frameworks for more efficient use of energy, and this can play a large role in reducing energy usage and costs. Integrated cooling is another way manufacturers can save time and money on enclosure cooling, and this approach to enclosure climate control is quickly becoming the norm, especially as integrated cooling also helps manufacturers save time and manpower.

One of the biggest challenges panel builders face in assembling control panels is wire processing. Not only can this be an extremely precise and custom process, but it can also be mission-critical for the performance and reliability of an automation system. Panel builders that still rely on manual wire processing face a whole other set of challenges regarding labor shortages, lead times, and costly mistakes in the wiring process.

Food and beverage manufacturers are currently faced with several unique challenges. Labor shortages, cost increases, and the demand for more varied products — primarily meat and dairy alternatives — are pushing food manufacturers to prioritize agility and flexibility in how they orchestrate their automation infrastructure. Of course, the hygienic requirements of food and beverage production means manufacturers also need to specify enclosure solutions that help promote high degrees of sanitation and cleanliness.