NECTRA has chosen SchemELECT electrical CAD software for the design of its electrical schematics
NECTRA designs and manufactures automated equipment for the food processing and laboratory sectors. Each machine is custom-designed: egg handling, in-ovo vaccination, automated chick handling, and laboratory production lines—all complex technical solutions tailored to meet the very specific requirements of each client and project.
With an international reach and a “Made in France” philosophy, NECTRA places innovation and technical precision at the heart of its business. This commitment is evident at every stage of the design process for its systems, including in the electromechanical documentation created for each installation.
Previous electrical software that was ill-suited to on-site needs
Before choosing SchemELECT as their electrical design software, the teams at NECTRA were using a competitor’s product. On paper, it was a well-known solution in the industry. In practice, however, the experience proved disappointing.
The main obstacle: the complexity of getting started. In an environment where every project is different and design deadlines are tight, wasting time on a tool that was supposed to make work easier was simply not an option.
“Our previous electrical CAD software was too complex to learn. We were wasting precious time when designing our machines.”
This realization prompted NECTRA to seek an alternative: more intuitive electrical CAD software capable of accommodating the diversity of their projects without complicating the workflow.
SchemELECT: Electrical Design Software for Special-Purpose Machines
Since adopting SchemELECT, NECTRA has been creating all of its electrical cabinet diagrams using the software. As a result, every machine produced comes with comprehensive electrical documentation that is accurate and consistent with the project’s technical specifications.
What makes the difference on a daily basis is SchemELECT’s ability to adapt to a variety of configurations. No imposed format, no rigid hierarchy: the design office creates drawings based on the actual needs of each machine, with the freedom required to handle projects as specific as those at NECTRA.
“With SchemELECT, we can create drawings that are truly specific to our machines. Each cabinet has its own diagrams—it’s exactly what we needed.”
This flexibility is particularly valuable for a company whose core business relies on customization. Where other electrical software imposes its own constraints, SchemELECT adapts to the client’s.
Accessible and effective technical support
The quality of software isn’t measured solely by its features; it’s also measured by the support provided when questions arise. In this regard, NECTRA highlights the reliability of FTZ Informatique Industrielle’s hotline support.
The teams didn’t need to contact the hotline frequently, which speaks to how smoothly they were able to get up to speed with the electrical software. But when it was necessary, the response was always clear, quick, and helpful.
“We didn’t need to call often, but when we did, we always received a good answer and effective help. It’s reassuring to know we can count on this support.”
This availability strengthens NECTRA’s confidence in the solution and in its long-term relationship with FTZ.
Overall satisfaction, from software to service
At the end of this trial, the conclusion is clear for NECTRA: SchemELECT meets the company’s technical needs, simplifies the teams’ work, and fits seamlessly into the design processes. Compared to the previous solution, the benefits are real and measurable on a daily basis.
For a company like NECTRA, where every project is unique and precision is paramount, having reliable, flexible, and well-supported electrical software is not a luxury—it is a necessity.
