ZUG, Switzerland, Nov 5, 2025 – Siemens has expanded its cloud-based TIA selection tool with “Electrical Designer”, a feature that automates electrical planning. It is the first software in the IEC market (application of International Electrotechnical Commission standards) that includes electrical standards and design expertise, reducing research and reference checks. Electrical Designer simplifies main circuit design select components, verify short-circuits, size cables, and generate documentation in a single workflow.
Electrical Designer is a feature that automates electrical equipment planning for machines. The software handles component selection, short-circuit checks, cable sizing, and documentation in one workflow following IEC 60204-1 standards. By reducing manual calculations and rework, it helps engineers complete design tasks in less time. Cloud access allows teams to work on shared projects and access planning data from anywhere.
“Electrical Designer from Siemens is a quantum leap in electrical planning. It’s the world’s first browser-based solution to combine standards compliance, short-circuit analysis, and automatic dimensioning. It cuts planning time in half, eliminates errors, and provides specific standards knowledge. For us, this is the future of engineering,” said Andreas Matthé, CEO electrical products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.
Benefits at a Glance
- End-to-end short-circuit analysis: Electrical Designer is the first IEC-compliant tool to verify short-circuit resistance from the individual load to the machine’s feed point.
- Complete machine design instead of individual calculations: When load data is entered, the software automatically selects switchgear, controls, and network components and generates parts lists and documentation.
- Up-to-date knowledge of standards: Electrical Designer checks the requirements defined in the relevant standards (currently IEC 60204-1).
- Cloud-based and future-proof: As a browser-based solution, Electrical Designer requires no installation or updates. It provides device-independent access, supports project transfer, and reduces planning time by up to half, protecting investments.
- Simulate and test load limits: With flexible calculation logic, planners can simulate short-circuit scenarios to adjust electrical systems to local grid condition
Electrical Designer is available free for all TIA selection tool cloud users and will be presented at the Smart Production Solutions (SPS) trade fair from Nov 25 to 27, 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. The Siemens booth will be in Hall 11.
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Siemens Smart Infrastructure, a division of Siemens AG, is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The division focuses on integrating energy systems, buildings and industrial processes to improve efficiency and functionality. It offers a range of solutions including HVAC controls, fire safety systems, security, energy performance services, grid resilience tools and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. These solutions support industries such as data centers, energy and manufacturing. Siemens Smart Infrastructure addresses challenges related to urbanization and climate change by developing systems that span the entire energy value chain—from power generation to end use. The division also emphasizes cybersecurity to ensure secure, reliable operations in increasingly digital environments. As of fiscal year 2024, the division reported a profit margin of 17.3 percent and employed approximately 78,500 people worldwide.
About Siemens AG
Siemens AG, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is a global technology company serving the industrial, infrastructure, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 1847, Siemens provides products and services such as industrial automation systems, digitalization solutions, energy-efficient technologies, and medical diagnostic equipment. In fiscal year 2024, ending September 30, the company reported revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. Siemens employs approximately 312,000 people worldwide, with about 90,000 located in Germany. The company holds a leading position in automation, industrial software, and digital solutions, and owns a majority stake in Siemens Healthineers, a publicly listed medical technology company focused on diagnostics and healthcare systems. Siemens applies industrial and generative AI technologies to improve efficiency, operational performance, and sustainability across manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility. Its solutions combine physical systems and digital tools to support industrial processes, smart infrastructure, and connected mobility applications.