Machines today are characterized by a growing need to perform faster and have greater flexibility to solve more complex automation challenges than ever before.

In addition, engineering costs have an increasingly important impact across the lifecycle of the machine, from concept, design, building, programming, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and service. The ability to reduce the time to market and the total cost of the machine, while achieving innovation and increased performance, is a machine builder’s continuous challenge.

What’s more, we take it one step further with our OEM Technology and Solutions Center — removing the complexity of machine building by offering start-to-finish project lifecycle expertise, including project management, electrical panel design, application co-design, joint marketing, testing, training and services resources.

> Our OEM Technology and Solutions Center offers complete development and support services throughout your entire project lifecycle with:

OEM Knowledge Base - Dedicated support for your success

• Engineered Panel Solutions
• Solutions Testing and Training Center
• Innovation Center
• Product Repair and Replacement Services

> OEM Knowledge Base - Dedicated support for your success

We are your solutions partners throughout the entire project lifecycle, providing a single point of contact, while developing and managing customized solutions, and providing clear communication and project reporting. Whether it’s recommending productivity-boosting, efficient designs and innovative solutions, or assisting with conversions or codes and standards issues, our multi-disciplined teams are prepared to meet your specific needs.

> Engineered Panel Solutions - Expand your engineering services without the additional cost through with our Engineered Panel Solutions business line.

We provide original equipment panel design and manufacturing process services for application-based solutions. We serve as an extension of your engineering arm without the overhead costs, thereby freeing up your engineering resources and allowing you to focus on your market offering. We offer application consulting, turn-key engineered solutions, specialized enclosure manufacturing, and turn-key motor control machine solutions

> Solutions Testing and Training Center

Learn how to simply and easily build and commission flexible machines that reduce costs and time to market — all by the time you complete training. We offer basic and advanced training classes, hands-on testing, and demonstration offered through the OEM Technology and Solutions Center will give you the opportunity to learn about OEM universal, industry segment-specific, and motion solutions. On-demand training, which we schedule at your request, will allow you to customize a solution for your specific machine and application needs.

> Innovation Center

Our Innovation Center is a hands-on demonstration center where multi-disciplined teams run live, working solutions that demonstrate their first-hand experience in solving automation and control challenges for our OEM customers in a variety of industries. The Innovation Center is located within the same facility as the OEM Technology and Solutions Center and you can use this lab for proof-of-concept purposes, as well as to engage with technical experts who will help you find the best solutions to meet your needs.

> Product Repair and Replacement Services

Schneider Electric’s repair services are dedicated to keeping your business running smoothly and productively. We’re here to help daily, with a one-stop-shop for all of your repairs, which can fix and/or replace malfunctioning equipment, as well as give you insight into the root cause of the error. We can also help you manage your spare parts inventory to minimize the downtime of critical operations.

At Schneider Electric, we are more than a component supplier. We are your partner for a full range of technical and support solutions.