Control cabinet manufacturing for research and development

Flexible control and power distribution systems for test benches, experimental setups, laboratories and pilot plants – with room for change.

What do test benches and experimental plants need from a control cabinet?

Research and development setups change while they are being built. What is needed, therefore, is open interfaces, sufficient spare capacity, clean segregation of measurement and power paths, and documentation that keeps modifications traceable. Safety during test operation and a design that does not block later scaling matter more than final optimisation for a fixed end state.

Applications

Test benches, laboratories, pilot and demonstration plants

Critical

Open interfaces, spare capacity and measurement segregation

Approach

Short iterations and close technical coordination

Outlook

Plan for modifiability and later scaling

Requirements

What matters in your industry

High Degree of Customisation

Absorb unclear or growing requirements through a modular architecture and defined spare capacity.

Measurement & Data Technology

Cleanly integrate sensors, data acquisition, triggers, communication and electrical isolation.

Test Safety

Implement emergency stop, enabling functions, safety circuits and operating modes appropriate to the test risk.

Scalability

Link prototype, pilot plant and later series production through traceable bills of materials and revisions.

Process

How your solution is created

Experimental setups change while they are being built. A control cabinet that only reflects the planned end state blocks the next iteration – here, spare capacity and open interfaces are not an extra but a requirement.

That is why modifiability is planned in from the start. Engineering, manufacturing and testing then follow in the usual sequence – each step can be ordered separately.

Requirements

Clarify specification, interfaces, environment and standards.

Engineering

Prepare design, documentation and approval.

Manufacturing

Machine, assemble, wire and label.

Testing

Test, document and hand over for integration.

Planning and documentation

Manufacturing and acceptance

Application and enquiry

Typical applications and required information

Typical applications

For a well-founded enquiry

Function, place of use and ambient conditions
Schematics, specification or existing documentation
Supply data, loads, communication and safety requirements
Requirements for components, marking, testing and documentation
Quantity, schedule, scope of delivery and desired integration

Services from a single source

From planning to tested handover

Planning & Engineering

Technical clarification, design and engineering, schematic design, selection of components and interfaces.

Manufacturing

Mechanical machining, assembly and component mounting, professional wiring and cable assembly.

Testing & Quality Assurance

Visual, wiring and functional tests as well as project-specific measurements and traceable test reports.

Manufacturing Models

Matched to quantity and project status

Regardless of the industry, quantity determines how manufacturing is organised. These four models can also be combined within a single project.

One-off Production & Prototyping

One-off units, samples and first builds with short lead times and a high degree of flexibility for changes.

Series Production & Assemblies

Repeatable production based on a frozen documentation status with a consistent testing system.

Contract Manufacturing

Manufacturing to customer-supplied documents, with partially or fully customer-supplied material.

Retrofit & Modernisation

Converting existing systems to available technology when components have been discontinued.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about control cabinet manufacturing for research & development

Do you also handle design and schematic design?

Yes, Planning & Engineering can be commissioned from technical clarification through to manufacturing documents and electrical documentation.

Are one-off units and series both possible?

Yes. One-off production and prototyping as well as series production and assemblies are separate manufacturing models and can be combined.

Which tests are carried out?

The binding scope of testing is defined in the test plan depending on product, target market and standards, and is documented.

Can specified components and standards be taken into account?

Yes. Approved parts lists, preferred manufacturers, labelling and plant standards are adopted on a project basis, provided they are supplied in full.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Function or specification, place of use and ambient conditions, existing documents, requirements for components and testing, as well as quantity and schedule. We clarify any missing information in the initial meeting.

Can Gross Schaltschrankbau modernise existing systems?

Yes. Retrofit and modernisation is a manufacturing model in its own right – for example when components have been discontinued or an existing system has to meet new requirements. It is based on a survey of the existing status.

Let's talk about your industry-specific requirements

Send us the function, place of use, ambient conditions and existing documents. We will clarify which standards, verifications and services are relevant to your project.