Introduction to essentials of modern electrical design with EPLAN Electric P8

In today's electrical engineering and automation sectors, EPLAN Electric P8 stands as a leading software platform for designing and documenting electrical systems with precision and efficiency. It plays a crucial role in control panel design, industrial automation, and system integration, enabling engineers to create standardized, high-quality schematics that meet global standards. Widely adopted across industries such as manufacturing, energy, process control, and building automation, EPLAN Electric P8 helps organizations streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve productivity.

Recognizing the importance of skilled EPLAN users, a 3-day hands-on basic training programme in EPLAN Education Electric P8 has been designed to equip participants with practical skills in schematic creation, component management, and professional reports generation. The training blends theory with guided exercises, ensuring that attendees gain both the conceptual understanding and the hands-on experience needed to confidently apply EPLAN in real-world projects.

• Engineering students and educators in electrical, automation, or related fields.
• Electrical engineers, panel designers, and maintenance professionals seeking EPLAN skills.
• Professionals in industrial automation, manufacturing, and electrical services.

This Program will be conducted by Dr. Prathima Holla.  

Dr. Prathima Holla is a unique blend of industry expertise and academic experience. She holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NMAMIT Nitte and a Master’s in Industrial Electronics from SJCE Mysore, where she was a VTU M.Tech Gold Medalist. With over 15 years in leading companies like L&T Emsys, Intel, and Microview Software Technologies, she has extensive industry experience. Additionally, she has spent a decade in academia, teaching Electronics and Electrical subjects and training professionals in Industrial Automation. She earned her Doctorate from VTU in 2021, focusing on Industry 4.0. Her research includes developing an Internet gateway for monitoring machine shop activities, incorporating M2M communication, data analytics, and digital solutions for manufacturing challenges. Her work has been published in prestigious international journals such as Taylor & Francis, Springer, and IEEE. Driven by a passion for teaching, skilling, and knowledge transfer, she currently heads the automation division at Distinct Productivity Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore.