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23.03.2026
C - Automation
uKonn-X – The digital solution for seamless electrical installation technology
In 2025, Murrelektronik impressed the DINNO Award jury with another visionary idea. uKonn-X – which stands for “you connect anything” – has been in development for around 2.5 years at Murrelektronik's specially founded Global Business Unit “Digital Solutions” and is now ready for market launch.
At the heart of uKonn-X is a software solution that uses customer data such as electrical PDF circuit diagrams, etc., to create a bill of materials (BOM). The software then generates a clear, interactive 2D/3D view of the assembly or the entire machine.
uKonn-X generates digital navigation maps, similar to Google Maps, where the BMK of the components used, such as sensors and actuators, fieldbus modules, and connectors, are the street names and house numbers. This system guides the user to their destination and allows them to see exactly where the electrical components are located and how they are correctly wired on their mobile device.
SCAN
Assembly department employees scan the components marked with QR codes using handheld scanners. Their positions are immediately displayed in the 2D layout view or in the 3D machine model.
INSTALLATION
The positioning of the components and the start and end points of the cable connections are visually highlighted. Even people who are unfamiliar with the location are guided intuitively and can reach the specified connection point without in-depth technical knowledge.
DOCUMENTATION
Once a task has been completed, the user confirms that the assembly has been carried out correctly, thereby triggering documentation in the program and enabling the next task in the assembly process to be carried out until completion. The production management team has live access to data on work progress and expected completion, as well as a readiness report.
With uKonn-X, Murrelektronik demonstrates that consistent digitalization and the associated streamlining of processes between electrical planning, assembly, and commissioning staff is possible.
- Finally, an effective remedy for the shortage of skilled workers.
- Savings in production costs through shorter assembly times, achieved by combining various work steps and proactively avoiding installation errors.
- Wiring errors that lead to short circuits in devices are avoided.
- Change management and work progress are digitized at the same time and can be viewed online at any time.
- The training of new employees is guided and time-saving. This promotes opportunities for more flexible team structures and thus less pressure on individual employees.
- Driver of industrial digitalization and transformation
By winning the Swiss DINNO Award for the second time in a row, Murrelektronik is reinforcing its role as a leading provider of decentralized electrical installation and automation technology.
The award-winning innovations clearly show that Murrelektronik is not just talking about digitalization, but is already actively driving the digital transformation of industry.