Volga Reduces Control Panel Wiring Time by 66% with Rockwell Automation's EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution

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Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) announced that Volga, their Brazilian Systems Integrator Partner, achieved a 66% reduction in control panel wiring time using ROK's new EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution. The time study compared traditional wiring methods with the new solution, revealing significant improvements: Panel 1 with conventional hardwiring took over 20 hours to complete, while Panel 2 using the new solution required less than 7 hours. Additional benefits include a 36% smaller panel footprint and 32% reduction in weight. The solution also supports sustainability goals by reducing copper, cable, and plastic usage. Volga's commercial director highlighted the technology's ease of use, reliability, and improved productivity, positioning it as a solution that delivers faster deployment while supporting eco-conscious operations.

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• 66% reduction in control panel wiring time (from 20 hours to 7 hours)
• 36% smaller panel footprint and 32% reduction in weight
• Reduced material costs through less copper, cable, and plastic usage
• Enhanced sustainability profile supporting eco-conscious operations

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Industrial Automation Specialist

Rockwell's new EtherNet/IP solution delivers significant efficiency and sustainability benefits, strengthening their competitive position in industrial automation.

Rockwell Automation's newly released EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution demonstrates impressive operational improvements in a real-world implementation with Volga, their Systems Integrator Partner in Brazil. The case study reveals three key quantifiable benefits: a 66% reduction in control panel wiring time, 36% smaller panel footprint, and 32% reduction in weight.

These metrics are particularly significant in the industrial automation sector where efficiency, space utilization, and material reduction directly impact costs and competitiveness. The time reduction from over 20 hours to less than 7 hours for identical control panel assembly represents a substantial productivity gain that will appeal to panel builders and system integrators facing labor constraints and delivery pressures.

The sustainability benefits - reduced copper, cable, and plastic usage - align with increasing market demand for eco-conscious manufacturing solutions. This positions Rockwell strategically in the growing segment of customers prioritizing environmental considerations alongside operational efficiency.

This product launch strengthens Rockwell's value proposition in the industrial automation market by addressing three critical customer pain points: deployment speed, engineering complexity, and material costs. By enabling their partner Volga to deliver faster, more sustainable solutions to end customers, Rockwell demonstrates how their technology can create competitive advantages throughout the value chain.

MILWAUKEE, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Volga, a Rockwell Systems Integrator Partner and Brazil-based manufacturer of electrical panels and automation systems, reduced control panel wiring time by 66% using Rockwell Automation's newly released EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution. The result highlights how ethernet-enabled technology can help manufacturers more efficiently design and build sustainable, higher-quality control panels.

Hardwiring a control panel can be a time-intensive, error-prone and costly process –particularly in markets where quick customer decisions and rapid delivery are crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. As a manufacturer that has experienced these challenges, Volga was well-positioned to conduct a time study comparing traditional wiring methods to the new EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution. The results: a 66% reduction in wiring time, alongside a 36% smaller panel footprint and a 32% reduction in weight. 

"The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution delivers exactly what panel builders and system integrators need today – faster deployment, simplified wiring and reduced material usage," said Kelly Passineau, global product manager at Rockwell Automation. "This new technology has proven to be a huge advantage in accelerating smart manufacturing while supporting sustainability goals."

During the test, Volga's engineering team assembled two identical control panels. Panel 1, using conventional hardwiring, took over 20 hours to complete. Panel 2, using the EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution, was completed in less than 7 hours.

"The feedback from our team was extremely positive," said Carlos Leopoldo, commercial director at Volga. "They found the technology easy to use and appreciated the reliability of the connections. Most importantly, they saw a clear improvement in productivity. This is a solution we're excited to bring to our customers because it supports faster delivery, lowers operational costs and helps meet sustainability goals."

With less copper, cable and plastic use than conventional hardwiring methods, this new solution can also help support manufacturers' growing focus on eco-conscious operations.

"For some of our customers, the first question is about sustainability," said Leopoldo. "This solution helps reduce our environmental footprint while improving delivery times – helping us keep our promise to make our customers' lives simpler."

Volga's early adoption of the solution is part of its continued mission to lead with innovation and technology that delivers measurable customer value. 

Learn more about the Ethernet/IP In-cabinet Solution here.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

 

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FAQ

What efficiency improvements did Rockwell Automation's (ROK) EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution achieve?

The solution achieved a 66% reduction in control panel wiring time, reducing assembly time from 20 hours to less than 7 hours, along with a 36% smaller panel footprint and 32% reduction in weight.

How does Rockwell Automation's (ROK) new solution impact sustainability?

The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution reduces environmental impact by using less copper, cable, and plastic compared to conventional hardwiring methods, supporting eco-conscious operations.

What are the main benefits of ROK's EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution for manufacturers?

Key benefits include faster deployment, simplified wiring, reduced material usage, smaller panel footprint, lower operational costs, and improved sustainability performance.

How much time does Rockwell Automation's new panel wiring solution save compared to traditional methods?

The solution reduces control panel wiring time by 66%, with test panels taking less than 7 hours to complete compared to over 20 hours using conventional hardwiring.