3D CAD software for
electrical cabinets and shelters

FTZ-Panel 3D
Computer-Aided Design for
3D Electrical Cabinet Design
3D modeling
FTZ-Panel 3D is an innovative software for 3D modeling of electrical cabinets and control panels, providing a realistic environment.

A complete library
With FTZ-Panel 3D, create your electrical cabinets with precision using components from enriched 3D libraries.
Data centralization
FTZ-Panel 3D automatically generates manufacturing documentation, including 2D plans, drilling plans, and dimensions.

A powerful algorithm
FTZ-Panel 3D ensures precise wire routing. Thanks to an advanced algorithm, wires are automatically routed while optimizing, segregating, and occupying cable trays.
The software in detail
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General
- Wiring
- Busbars

FTZ-Panel 3D is an electrical engineering software developed by FTZ to optimize the design and manufacturing phases for panel builders and machine manufacturers. With its three-dimensional environment, it enables precise modeling of cabinets and control panels.
The components used in FTZ-Panel 3D come from libraries of enriched volumes, sourced from common 3D formats or created by the user. The placement of components is done quickly and accurately, thanks to advanced features such as plate integration, component positioning, and collision control.
Once the components are placed, FTZ-Panel 3D automatically generates manufacturing documentation, including 2D drawings, drilling plans, and dimensions.
With FTZ-Panel 3D, you have a powerful tool to design and manufacture cabinets and control panels with precision and efficiency. You can optimize your processes and ensure high-quality results that meet the requirements of the electrical industry.

FTZ-Panel 3D offers an advanced “wire routing” functionality to optimize wiring. Based on the schema data and using sophisticated algorithms, the software enables automatic or point-to-point routing of wires inside the enclosure. The goal is to ensure optimized routing while considering the occupancy of ducts and segregation requirements.
Furthermore, FTZ-Panel 3D also facilitates the “wiring” of machines or installations. By creating a realistic 3D environment, the software determines cable paths, taking space constraints into account, and generates the necessary lengths. This enables precise and efficient wiring, reducing errors and associated costs.
The wiring data obtained through routing and wiring is available in neutral formats compatible with various digital cutting and labeling machines, such as KOMAX™ machines. This simplifies the production process by enabling seamless integration between the software and workshop equipment.
Therefore, FTZ-Panel 3D offers a complete solution for routing and wiring, allowing users to achieve precise and efficient electrical installations while simplifying manufacturing processes and ensuring optimal quality.

FTZ-Panel 3D is a powerful software that facilitates the integration of busbars in the three-dimensional design of your electrical panels. With its advanced features, it allows you to accurately position bends, drillings, and other elements required for panel assembly.
Once you have integrated the busbars into your design, FTZ-Panel 3D automatically extracts all the necessary information for manufacturing. Bill of materials, 3D STEP exports, and 2D drawings with corresponding dimensions are generated quickly and accurately.
The advantage of this feature is that it provides you with all the essential data to produce your panels under the best conditions. You have a complete view of the panel structure, the elements required for assembly, and the necessary technical specifications.
With FTZ-Panel 3D, you gain efficiency in the design and manufacturing of your electrical panels. You have a comprehensive and intuitive tool that helps you optimize your production processes and ensure high-quality results.
Additional information
FTZ-Panel 3D is designed with a simplified and ergonomic interface, making it particularly easy to use. Additionally, FTZ-Panel 3D operates in standalone mode and does not require the purchase of a 3D modeler. It seamlessly integrates with the SchemELECT suite, completing the digital chain of electrical engineering.
SchemELECT directly interfaces with numerical control systems for sheet metal drilling, such as NVENT HOFFMAN STEINHAUER™ machines.
FTZ-Panel 3D also incorporates a macro-language for creating customized configurators.
What our customers say
The answers to your questions
Where do the 3D components to be integrated into FTZ-Panel 3D come from, and in what format are they available ?
Volumes are usually available directly from manufacturers’ websites. They can also be easily modelled using 3D mechanical CAD software.
Do I need to use 3D mechanics software or does FTZ-Panel 3D work on its own ?
FTZ-Panel 3D is completely self-contained. It also has built-in functions to simplify 3D volumes if required.
Can FTZ-Panel 3D be used without the electrical diagram ?
Yes, it’s perfectly possible to create an enclosure layout without a diagram by importing a bill of materials or loading the components.
Where does the list of components to be implemented in FTZ-Panel 3D come from ?
Most of the time, the list comes from the SchemELECT schematic CAD software, defined on the basis of the electrical diagram. You can also import a list of equipment if you don’t want to create the schematic.
Does FTZ-Panel 3D deal with electrical component clashes and additives ?
Yes, snap handles can be used to create a magnetic effect in the 3D view for simplified positioning. Additives are also managed to facilitate their placement in relation to the main component.
Can the software check for collisions between components in the cabinet ?
Yes, there is a function to control collisions, guaranteeing quality assembly.
Can a complete installation with several cabinets and desks be modelled in FTZ-Panel 3D ?
Yes, FTZ-Panel 3D can be used to manage several cabinets as well as external equipment. It manages the entire installation, including cabinets, motors, consoles, etc.
Does FTZ-Panel 3D generate drilling plans and interface with CNC machines ?
Yes, the user can define the drilling plans. These plans can be used in the workshop via CNC machines.
Can FTZ-Panel 3D be used to produce manufacturing drawings for copper bars ?
Yes, dedicated functions can be used to define copper bars in 3D. Using the bending database, FTZ-Panel 3D automatically generates the corresponding bending plans.
Does FTZ-Panel 3D make it easier to design enclosures in series ?
Yes, the software allows you to calculate the actual lengths of wires and cables precisely, which makes it easier to prepare the wiring, optimises assembly time and ensures that the same wiring is used in the same cabinets.
Can wire paths and lengths be defined in FTZ-Panel 3D ?
Yes, the user defines the paths at the time of installation. The software then automatically generates the wire paths, which can be adjusted if required.
Can FTZ-Panel 3D be interfaced with a machine to cut the wires to the right length ?
Yes, FTZ-Panel 3D generates a list of wires and cables with their actual lengths, compatible with automated cutting machines.
Is FTZ-Panel 3D just for panel builders ?
No, FTZ-Panel 3D is not just for panel builders. It is also used by companies wishing to obtain a realistic view of their enclosures in 3D, such as engineers, design offices and installers.
Is there any software to control the manufacture of enclosures in the workshop ?
Yes, once the layout has been completed in FTZ-Panel 3D, the FTZ-Wiring Assistant software takes over and supports the assembly of components and wiring in the workshop.
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