The New Energy Efficiency Act – A guide for manufacturing companies with iPhysics

19/03/2025

The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG), which came into force in Germany in November 2023, sets new standards to increase energy efficiency in industry and other sectors. For manufacturing companies, the innovative iPhysics tool from Machineering offers an excellent opportunity to adapt to the new requirements and improve their energy balance at the same time.

Innovative simulation technology to increase efficiency

iPhysics is not only a powerful tool for simulating machine behavior, it also enables the integration and measurement of the energy consumption of individual components. This precise measurement and optimization is crucial as the new law sets strict requirements for energy efficiency, especially for larger companies and data centers.

  1. Precise energy consumption measurement: iPhysics enables precise measurement of the energy consumption of machine components. Bi-directional synchronization with CAD systems allows inefficient design decisions to be identified and corrected at an early stage, enabling energy savings before production begins.

  2. Optimization of drives and network traffic: Simulation with iPhysics not only helps in the optimal design of drives to reduce power consumption, but also in the efficient design of network traffic between automation components, which enables additional energy savings through reduced network load.

  3. Minimization of tracking errors and energy-efficient robot movements: iPhysics supports the minimization of tracking errors in the motion control of machines and optimizes the speed and acceleration of robots through advanced simulation techniques. This leads to more efficient machine performance and a further reduction in energy consumption.

  4. Integration with various control systems to increase efficiency: The connection to control systems from various manufacturers enables precise and efficient control of production systems. The adjustment of operating times and processes based on the simulation results leads to a significant reduction in energy consumption.

What does that mean?

  1. Measurement of energy consumption: iPhysics makes it possible to accurately measure the energy consumption of machine components. This is particularly valuable to ensure that oversized components that consume energy unnecessarily are not used.
  2. Optimization of drives: Through simulation with iPhysics, drives can be optimally designed, leading to a reduction in power consumption and improved overall equipment efficiency.
  3. Minimization of following errors: iPhysics helps to minimize following errors in the motion control of machines. Lower tracking errors mean more efficient machine performance and lower energy consumption.
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These technical possibilities make iPhysics a valuable tool for manufacturing companies that not only want to optimize their production processes, but also systematically reduce their energy consumption in order to meet the requirements of the new Energy Efficiency Act and minimize operating costs.

Contribution to achieving climate targets

The EnEfG aims to reduce energy consumption and help Germany achieve its climate targets. Machineering’s iPhysics is a key tool for manufacturing companies to achieve these goals. By improving the energy efficiency of their plants, companies not only contribute to environmental protection, but can also reduce operating costs in the long term.

Conclusion

With the introduction of the Energy Efficiency Act comes new challenges, but also opportunities for companies willing to invest in advanced technologies. iPhysics offers an effective solution to meet the new requirements and optimize energy efficiency at the corporate level. Companies that take an early look at the possibilities of iPhysics can not only meet regulatory requirements, but also gain a real competitive advantage.For further information and details on the law, interested parties can consult the official fact sheets of the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA).

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