Hamelin, May 15, 2025 – In an era where maximizing optimization potential is paramount for machinery and plant engineering firms, Lenze and Rittal have entered into a strategic technical partnership to jointly advance the future of power distribution and drive technology. The collaboration centers on integrating Rittal’s RiLineX – a next-generation busbar system platform – with Lenze’s market-leading compact inverters, establishing a foundation for innovative, space-efficient solutions.

Addressing Industry Challenges Through Synergy

Modern mechanical engineering faces escalating demands for flexible, reliable, and increasingly compact drive solutions. Simultaneously, skills shortages and cost pressures necessitate unprecedented efficiency in equipment planning, design, assembly, and commissioning. By combining their technological strengths, Lenze and Rittal aim to elevate industry standards.

“Lenze’s expertise in automation transcends individual components, merging mechanical, electrical, and software capabilities to optimize customer processes,” said Ulrich Engelhardt, Chief Business Unit Officer at Rittal. “This holistic approach aligns seamlessly with Rittal’s vision, making Lenze an ideal technical partner within the RiLineX ecosystem.”

Dr. Marc Wucherer, CEO of Lenze AG, emphasized the partnership’s transformative potential: “With RiLineX, Rittal is redefining enclosure power distribution. By integrating Lenze’s frequency inverters, we extend these benefits to drive technology, enabling even more compact solutions for customers.”

Dual Gains in Space and Time Efficiency

The Lenze i550 cabinet inverter exemplifies this synergy. Designed for -30°C to +60°C operation and compatible with all major control systems, this ultra-compact unit suits applications from conveyor drives to industrial HVAC systems. Christian Eberhard, Senior Vice President of Sales for Lenze EMEA, highlights its unique advantages: “The i550 is the world’s most compact inverter in its class. Paired with RiLineX, this edge becomes exponential – enabling simpler, space-saving installations.”

Key innovations include:

• Plug-and-Play Integration: Inverters and fuses mount directly onto RiLineX rails via adapters, freeing panel space for additional components.
• Unrestricted Top-Mounting: The rail system supports seamless side-by-side inverter placement without cable constraints, reducing wiring errors.
• Time Savings: Customers report 30% faster engineering and 75% quicker assembly, with Wi-Fi-enabled commissioning further accelerating setup.

Data-Driven Ecosystem Integration

Both companies prioritize high-quality data for efficient engineering. Rittal’s RiPower configuration software now recommends components from its technical partner ecosystem, including Lenze inverters. “This integration provides immediately usable, future-ready components aligned with Eplan engineering workflows,” explained Raphael Görner, Executive Vice President of Rittal’s Energy & Power Solutions.

Lenze leverages this ecosystem through its EASY Product Finder (EPF), an online tool simplifying product selection and configuration. EPF data – sourced from the Eplan Data Portal’s 4+ million entries – feeds into Eplan Pro Panel, generating comprehensive manufacturing documentation (wiring lists, enclosure layouts) at the click of a button.

This unified data approach extends to Lenze’s EASY System Designer, a web-based engineering tool for holistic machine design. By streamlining system configuration and reducing manual input, it shortens development cycles while enhancing quality.

Forward-Looking Impact

This partnership addresses critical industry pain points – from assembly efficiency to digitalization readiness – while setting new benchmarks for compact, integrated drive solutions. As Dr. Wucherer concludes: “Together, we’re not just optimizing components but redefining what’s possible in smart, connected machinery.”