CASE STUDY

Shinsei Kogyosha Achieves Up to 95% Reduction in Control Circuit Wiring Time

By adopting an EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet solution, the gold-level system integrator in Japan significantly shortened the time required for control panel circuit wiring, testing, and project design.

Technician wiring and testing components inside an industrial electrical control panel and automation system.

Shinsei Kogyosha, a gold member of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™ Program, specializes in manufacturing low-voltage electrical panels and control panels that meet global quality standards. By blending decades of technical expertise with the latest innovations, the company delivers cutting-edge electronics solutions and consistently provides high-value services to its customers.

Challenge

Traditional wiring work involved many wires, requiring precise understanding of wiring diagrams and careful identification of wire numbers and connection points. This demanded significant time and attention to avoid mistakes.

Solution

EtherNet/IP™ In-Cabinet Solution

Result

By replacing conventional wiring with a Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) network, the system simplifies control circuit wiring while providing greater data capacity and advanced functionality than traditional control panels
Control circuit wiring time reduced by up to 95%
Project design time reduced by up to 30%
In-cabinet control and power testing time reduced by up to 50%

Challenge

In traditional wiring work, workers have to spend considerable time and focus on accurately interpreting wiring diagrams and identifying wire numbers and installation points. This was especially true for complex control panels, where misreading diagrams and wiring errors were common. Preventing such mistakes requires a high level of concentration and extensive experience. To avoid errors, workers needed to proceed step by step using wiring tools and wire markers at each stage, which ultimately led to significant time being spent on the entire process.

Solution

To address these challenges, Shinsei Kogyosha, a gold system integrator member of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™ Program, implemented an EtherNet/IP In-cabinet wiring solution. By adopting a Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) method — which enables simultaneous transmission of data and power through a single cable — the company was able to significantly streamline the wiring process while maintaining equal or greater levels of information and functionality across the entire control panel. With this new solution in place, previously complex wiring tasks can now be performed more intuitively and in less time.

Result

The implementation of the EtherNet/IP In-cabinet wiring solution has significantly streamlined panel design and deployment. Notably, substantial time savings have been achieved across key project phases, including wiring, testing, and engineering. Specifically, wiring time for control circuits was reduced by up to 95%, testing time by up to 50%, and project design time by up to 30%. These figures are based on a hands-on evaluation conducted at Shinsei Kogyosha in June 2024, comparing traditional wiring methods with the EtherNet/IP solution.

These strong improvements in efficiency have led to simultaneous gains in on-site productivity and cost reduction, while also contributing to shorter delivery timelines and enhanced product quality. By adopting the EtherNet/IP In-cabinet wiring solution, Shinsei Kogyosha has successfully addressed longstanding challenges, achieving major advancements in operational efficiency, quality, and safety.

The company remains committed to driving technological innovation and contributing to both customer value and the realization of a sustainable society.

EIP In-Cabinet Wiring from Shinsei Kogyosha. — EtherNet/IP In-cabinet wiring solution

Wiring Conventional form Shinsei Kogyosha. — Wiring in the conventional method

As a result, the workload on technicians has been reduced, and on-site productivity has greatly improved.

“Compared to our previous methods, we were amazed at how much easier the wiring process has become.”

Engineers from Shinsei Kogyosha technical department

Moreover, despite the simplified procedure, high quality is maintained, leading to enhanced safety and reliability in the field.

Published July 31, 2026