Empowering Innovation: The Strategic Partnership Between Phoenix Contact & Design Ready Controls
Industrial control panel building is ever-evolving to meet the continued rise in customer demands and application-specific needs. Recognizing the need to stay ahead in this competitive environment, Design Ready Controls and Phoenix Contact have formed a strategic partnership that brings together their expertise and cutting-edge solutions. This collaboration has been and will continue to deliver unparalleled value to our end customers through the use of efficient, innovative, and reliable products.
About Phoenix Contact: Inspiring Innovations
Phoenix Contact is a global market leader based in Germany that produces future-oriented products and solutions for the electrification, networking, and automation of all sectors of the economy and infrastructure. Phoenix Contact is renowned for its comprehensive range of innovative components; from terminal blocks and relays to sophisticated PLCs and industrial IoT solutions. The company was founded in 1923 in Essen, Germany and has grown its global network to reach more than 100 countries. The U.S. subsidiary was founded in 1981 with headquarters located in Harrisburg, PA. Phoenix Contact’s commitment to developing future-proof solutions has made them a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
Synergy in Action: Transitioning the Future Together
The partnership between Phoenix Contact and Design Ready Controls is a natural alignment of values and strengths. The following are a few examples of the impact this partnership has had:
1. Streamlined Manufacturing Processes
Design Ready Controls’ expertise in lean manufacturing is complemented by Phoenix Contact’s innovative products designed to simplify installation, save space, and provide high performance. Electrical wiring, specifically point-to-point wiring, is one of the most labor-intensive portions of the control panel building process that requires an operator to manually connect components in a circuit using individual wires. The two main drawbacks of this process are:
- Labor-intensive: time-consuming, requires skilled labor
- Increased risk of wiring errors and inconsistent quality
Design Ready Controls’ engineering team worked with Phoenix Contact to explore solutions that would eliminate inefficiencies in wiring and address the forementioned disadvantages. Phoenix Contact’s line of Push-In terminal blocks was evaluated and deemed to be an appropriate solution. At the heart of the Push-In connection technology is a special contact spring which enables easy insertion of conductors and guarantees a high level of contact quality. This connection technology offers:
- Reliability and Consistency – poor connections that can lead to system failures are eliminated because of the increased vibration resistance and uniformity of wiring
- Ease of Use – reduced training, and simplified rewiring as wires can be quickly and easily removed and reinserted without dealing with screws and other wire processing tools
- Environmental Benefits – less material waste related to reprocessing of wires
This is one example of many on how the partnership between Phoenix Contact and Design Ready Controls continues to lead the control panel industry.
2. Supply Chain Management: Mastering the Maze
With Design Ready Controls’ national presence, a well-managed supply chain is crucial to sustain their operations across all facilities. Phoenix Contact and Design Ready Controls engage in collaborative planning on a regular basis to discuss forecasts, production plans, and inventory strategies. As a result of this joint approach, both parties have aligned their resources to minimize disruptions to production, optimize inventory levels, and respond swiftly to end customer demands.
3. Innovation and Development
Both companies are committed to innovation and continuous improvement. By working together, Phoenix Contact and Design Ready Controls are accelerating the development of new solutions that address emerging industry challenges. Design Ready Controls has often been a pilot user of new Phoenix Contact products, providing feedback on usability and performance.
Looking Ahead
The dynamic partnership between Phoenix Contact and Design Ready Controls is set to continue driving innovation and excellence in control panel manufacturing. As they expand their collaborative efforts, end customers can look forward to even more advanced solutions that meet the ever-changing demands of the industry.
