Zuken E3.series

What it is

Zuken E3.series is an electrical design platform for wire harnesses, fluid power, control panels, switchgear and cabling systems, covering design from concept through manufacturing documentation. E3.schematic creates schematics and wiring diagrams using an intelligent component library and built-in design rule checks. E3.panel represents panels in 2D and 3D, with automatic wire routing through ducts available through an optional module. The platform offers design automation, an object-oriented architecture, a unified library and an open API. It can connect with digital assembly and automated manufacturing solutions, as well as ERP, PLM and PDM systems. Its MCAD integrations include CATIA V5, SolidWorks, PTC Creo Parametric, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX, Solid Edge and NX I-deas; other integrations are available on request. DS-E3 supports change approvals, module and variant management, and BOM and documentation generation. Pricing is by request. Evaluation access is cloud based for seven days and is only available in North America for the cable design evaluation.

Who it suits. E3.series suits teams designing electrical systems and preparing manufacturing documentation, including wire harness, panel and cabling work. Its connections to MCAD, ERP, PLM and PDM systems may fit organizations with those workflows.

Verdict

E3.series spans electrical design, panel layout and manufacturing documentation, with connections to MCAD and enterprise data systems. Pricing is not public, and evaluation access has regional limits.

Plans and prices

From Zuken E3.series's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

Cloud storage

Cloud Collaborator for E3.series uses customer-selected Amazon S3 or Microsoft Azure storage and supports E3.series 2019 and later in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. source

Company

Zuken describes itself as a provider of software products and consulting services for electrical and electronic engineering design and related manufacturing challenges. source

Data management

DS-E3 supports change and approval workflows, module and variant management, and generation of a 100% BOM and documentation from a 150% BOM. source

Design automation

E3.series provides automation options, an object-oriented architecture, a unified library, and an open API. source

Founded

1976 source

Headquarters

Yokohama, Japan source

Manufacturing

E3.series connects to digital assembly and automated manufacturing solutions and can connect with ERP, PLM, and PDM systems. source

MCAD integrations

E3.3DRoutingBridge supports CATIA V5, SolidWorks, PTC Creo Parametric, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, and NX I-deas, with additional integrations available on request. source

Other evaluations

The panel and Harness Builder evaluations also offer seven days of cloud access, and the panel evaluation page says online test drives are unavailable outside the Americas. source

Panel layout

E3.panel represents panels in both 2D and 3D and can automatically route panel wires through ducts, subject to an optional auto-routing module. source

Purpose

E3.series is an electrical design platform for wire harness, fluid power, control panel, switchgear, and cabling system design from concept through manufacturing documentation. source

Quality certification

Zuken states that E3.series is ISO 9001:2015 certified. source

Schematic design

E3.schematic creates schematics and wiring diagrams with an intelligent component library and built-in design rule checks. source

Security

Zuken says its Global Support website uses worldwide SSL encryption; the page notes that some features vary by product. source

Support

Zuken offers online, phone, and face-to-face support, and says its maintenance program includes 24-hour online support and software updates. source

Trial access

The cable design evaluation is cloud based, requires no software or license installation, provides seven days of access, and is available only in North America. source