November 04, 2025 · Capital X Panel Designer · Electrical CAD · What's New

Electromechanical Co-design Made Easy with Capital X Panel Designer Advanced — Bridging Mechanical and Electrical Design in the Siemens Ecosystem

What is Electromechanical Co-Design and Why Does It Matter?

Electromechanical co-design is a specialized design technology that enables seamless collaboration between mechanical and electrical engineering teams. This mechanical CAD (MCAD) and electrical CAD (ECAD) integration eliminates workflow bottlenecks, reduces errors, and accelerates product development by connecting previously disconnected design environments.

Mechanical engineers today face an increasingly common challenge: your MCAD software is powerful, but the moment electrical and panel designs enter the picture, workflows get complicated. Different tools, manual data transfers, and endless cross-checking between teams make projects slower, riskier, and more expensive than they should be.

Our new Capital X Panel Designer Advanced tier changes that. By connecting electrical and panel design directly to Siemens Xcelerator tools — Designcenter Solid Edge, NX, and Teamcenter — this software integration makes MCAD–ECAD collaboration smoother, faster, and easier to manage.

The MCAD–ECAD Challenge: Why You Need ECAD Software With MCAD Integration

If you’ve ever worked on a project where mechanical and electrical designs had to fit together, you already know the pain points:

• Disconnected tools: Mechanical and electrical engineers often use separate platforms with no straightforward link.

• Manual cross-checking: Bills of Materials (BOMs) and schematic data need to be retyped or manually imported.

• High risk of errors: A single missed update can cascade into major design problems down the line.

• Lost time: Instead of focusing on innovation, teams spend hours reconciling files.

This disconnect slows projects and makes true collaboration difficult. For companies working in competitive industries, those inefficiencies can quickly add up. The solution? A CAD software with electromechanical co-design capabilities that unifies these workflows.

Solution: Capital X Panel Designer Advanced — Built for Electromechanical Design in a PLM-Driven Workflow

The new Capital X Panel Designer Advanced tier builds on everything users already know about Capital X Panel Designer and extends it into the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem.

Key Advantages of CAD software with Electromechanical Co-Design Capabilities

With Capital X Panel Designer Advanced, you can:

• Bridge MCAD and ECAD: Transfer schematic data directly into Designcenter Solid Edge and NX for consistent use in mechanical design. This MCAD-ECAD integration eliminates data silos.

• Connect to Teamcenter: Share electrical design data in PDF format and publish BOMs into Teamcenter PLM so every team works from the same source of information.

• Reduce manual effort: Minimize repetitive cross-checking between ECAD and MCAD by working from connected, reliable data.

• Work more efficiently: Save time, avoid rework, and keep projects moving forward.

Why MCAD–ECAD Integration Matters for Modern Engineering

Mechanical and electrical design are two sides of the same coin. When they’re misaligned, projects stall. When they’re connected through a proper design software, engineering teams deliver faster, more accurate results. This means fewer delays, fewer errors, and the realization of a truly integrated product definition managed from end-to-end within the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.

For MCAD users: Natural Extension of Your Workflow

Capital X Panel Designer Advanced is a natural extension:

• You keep using Designcenter Solid Edge or NX as your mechanical design tool.

• Panel and schematic data flow seamlessly from Capital X Panel Designer.

• Teamcenter acts as the single source of truth.

This means fewer delays, fewer errors, and a stronger foundation for collaboration powered by a CAD software with electromechanical co-design capabilities.

But Here’s the Best Part: Standalone Value Beyond Integration

Even if you’re not using Designcenter Solid Edge, NX, or Teamcenter today, Capital X Panel Designer is already a game-changer for electrical and panel design on its own.

As a cloud-native electrical CAD software, it delivers:

• Speed and simplicity: Intuitive drag-and-drop panel design with automation that cuts hours from schematic creation.

• Massive symbol libraries: Millions of manufacturer-specific components at your fingertips.

• Real-time collaboration from anywhere: Cloud-native access lets teams work together in real time, no matter where they are.

• Scalability: Flexible plans designed for both small teams and larger organizations.

• Affordability: Lower upfront cost compared to traditional electrical CAD platforms.

While Capital X Panel Designer Advanced is perfect for engineers who need MCAD–ECAD integration, every engineer can benefit from Capital X Panel Designer — whether you’re upgrading from basic tools, replacing legacy systems, or just getting started with electrical CAD.

Why Choose Capital X Panel Designer

Unlike many general-purpose CAD tools, Capital X Panel Designer is purpose-built for electrical and panel design. It’s not a side feature, it’s the core.

Here’s what sets it apart:

• Cloud-native: Work faster, with no heavy IT setup.

• Designed for electrical workflows: Panel layout, schematics, BOM generation — all streamlined for electrical engineers.

• Integration-ready: Whether you stay with Standard or move to Advanced, your designs fit into modern engineering workflows.

• Siemens backing: As part of Siemens Xcelerator, the platform is constantly evolving to meet the needs of engineers worldwide.

This makes Capital X Panel Designer a future-ready choice — whether you’re working solo, leading a small team, or collaborating across departments.

What You Can Achieve with CAD Software That Includes Electromechanical Co-Design Capabilities

Today’s CAD software with electromechanical co-design capabilities, such as Capital X Panel Designer Advanced, delivers far more than basic drafting functions. With the Advanced Plan, you gain:

Complete Design Lifecycle Management

• Schematic creation with intelligent automation
• Extensive symbol and component libraries (Access to millions of manufacturer-specific components via Capital X Panel Designer)
• 3D panel layout visualization in MCAD
• Automated wire routing and labeling/ numbering
• Comprehensive BOM generation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Simultaneous, multi-user editing
• Version control and change tracking
• Cloud-native and browser-based accessibility (Capital X Panel Designer only)
• Integration with Teamcenter PLM system

Advanced MCAD-ECAD Co-Design Benefits

• Bidirectional data exchange between mechanical and electrical domains, bridging MCAD-ECAD and eliminating data silos
• Transfer data without manual typing
• Minimize cross-checking and errors
• Eliminate the need for unreliable data translators or external file exports
• Easily collaborate within the Siemens ecosystem without external tools

These capabilities transform how engineering teams work, eliminating traditional barriers between mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Bundle Up for Complete ECAD–MCAD Co-Design

Capital X Panel Designer has partnered with Designcenter Solid Edge to bring you greater savings this Cyber Monday.

For a very limited time, get 30% off* the powerful combination of:

• Capital X Panel Designer Advanced
• Designcenter X Solid Edge Premium

This exclusive bundle offer is valid from Dec 1 to Dec 19, and delivers the ultimate solution for a fully connected electromechanical workflow.

*Available in the US and Canada from Dec 1 to Dec 19, 11.59 PM PST only. Apply the code BUNDLE30 at checkout to secure your discount.

Get Bundle Deal Now

Ideal for engineering teams facing disconnected tools or inefficient data exchanges, this bundle unifies your schematics, panel layouts, and 3D models within the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem.

And if your current mechanical design tool isn’t meeting expectations, this is your chance to take your electromechanical co-design further — with accuracy, consistency, and built-in collaboration at every step.

Unlock more ECAD–MCAD collaboration benefits:

• Eliminate manual file transfers between teams

• Reduce version mismatches, rework, and unnecessary back-and-forth

• Accelerate validation and project delivery across disciplines

If your goal is to unify electrical and mechanical design, this bundle delivers efficiency, time savings, and cost savings in one connected workflow.

Final Thoughts: MCAD–ECAD Collaboration Made Simple with Electromechanical Co-Design Capabilities

If you’re already using Designcenter Solid Edge, NX, or Teamcenter, the Capital X Panel Designer Advanced tier is the perfect next step to unify mechanical and electrical workflows in one ecosystem. This electrical CAD software with electromechanical co-design capabilities bridges the gap, reduces rework, and makes collaboration far more efficient.

If you’re not there yet, don’t worry — Capital X Panel Designer’s Standard plan and other tiers still give you everything you need to work faster, smarter, and more affordably in electrical CAD.

Either way, you’re stepping into a software platform built to simplify electrical design, boost collaboration, and help engineers deliver their best work.

Frequently Asked Questions About Electromechanical Co-Design

1. What is electromechanical co-design?

Electromechanical co-design is a specialized design technology that enables seamless integration between mechanical CAD (MCAD) and electrical CAD (ECAD) systems, allowing engineering teams to collaborate on unified product designs without data silos or workflow disconnects.

How does Capital X Panel Designer Advanced differ from standard electrical CAD tools?

Capital X Panel Designer Advanced offers native integration with Siemens Xcelerator tools (Designcenter Solid Edge, NX, Teamcenter), providing true MCAD-ECAD integration capabilities that eliminate complex reconciliation between mechanical and electrical designs.

What are the key electromechanical co-design software capabilities I should look for in a CAD software?

Look for bidirectional data exchange, real-time collaboration, automated BOM generation, cloud accessibility, and PLM integration — all features that Capital X Panel Designer provides.

Can I use Capital X Panel Designer electrical design software without Siemens MCAD tools?

Yes! Capital X Panel Designer works excellently as a standalone electrical CAD software. The Advanced tier adds integration capabilities for teams already using Siemens mechanical design tools.

Why is MCAD-ECAD integration important?

MCAD-ECAD combination eliminates costly errors, reduces project timelines, improves cross-team collaboration, and ensures mechanical and electrical components fit together correctly the first time.

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