--- title: Modern Electrical Engineering Blog | E3.Series | Lucas Leão (3) description: Updates, revisions and active and ongoing notifications for a process engineering design error free and efficient (3) --- [![e3series software for electrical design, cim-team](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-681828927-png/images/header/E3-logo.png?t=1412367979285&width=160&name=E3-logo.png "e3series software for electrical design, cim-team")](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/?hsLang=en-us) # [Modern Electrical Engineering Blog](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog) ## [Electrical Engineering 80/20](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog) News, reviews, and actionable advice to running an efficient and error-free electrical engineering design process Search Google ### Lucas Leão ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) Email: [lucas.leao@cim-team.com.br](mailto:lucas.leao@cim-team.com.br) Social Links: ### Author's Posts ### [Efficiency Made With E3.series 2015](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/efficiency-made-with-e3series-2015?hsLang=en-us) ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) ** **Posted **by [ Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/author/lucas-leão) ** Jul 31, 2015 [![Post Featured Image](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hubfs/E3-2015/e32015-3dview.png) ](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/efficiency-made-with-e3series-2015?hsLang=en-us) E3.series is an electrical engineering software dedicated to the advancement of design and development applications. The update E3.Series 2015 has been released and the new tools and features provide new grounds on product efficiency. [Read More](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/efficiency-made-with-e3series-2015?hsLang=en-us) Topics [ E3 2015](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/topic/e3-2015) ### [Cost of Errors in Prototypes (part I)](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/cost-of-errors-in-prototypes?hsLang=en-us) ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) ** **Posted **by [ Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/author/lucas-leão) ** Jun 02, 2015 [![Post Featured Image](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hubfs/Blog/2015/2015-06-PROTOTYPE/prototype.png) ](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/cost-of-errors-in-prototypes?hsLang=en-us) Due to the numerous types of designs and implementation processes, there are a variety of prototype methods available to physically, or virtually, represent an idea. Mechanical and electrical engineering, electronics, computer programming, software, and computer engineering are just a few of the fields that are known for prototyping. [Read More](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/cost-of-errors-in-prototypes?hsLang=en-us) Topics [ Project Management](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/topic/project-management) ### [Cost and Importance of Documentation in Engineering](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/cost-and-importance-of-documentation-in-engineering?hsLang=en-us) ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) ** **Posted **by [ Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/author/lucas-leão) ** May 27, 2015 [![Post Featured Image](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hubfs/Blog/2015/2015-05-DOCUMENTAITON/communication.jpg) ](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/cost-and-importance-of-documentation-in-engineering?hsLang=en-us) Poorly written work instructions, standard operating procedures, incorrect drawings and blueprints, improperly constructed fixtures, inappropriate production equipment, and poorly designed work station layout are just a few examples which contribute to human error. These poorly written documentations add addition trouble that could've been avoided. It is not unheard of to find components being fabricated according to out of date instructions because the correct information has been delayed in reaching the worker. Poor design and documentation quality is a major cause of product process inefficiencies, leading directly to delays, rework and variations, and contributing to increase project time and cost, for both the client and your company. But, proper documentation is not just restricted to engineering paperwork, no, it involves every person working in that company. Lets see how poor documentation can delay even the best companies. [Read More](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/cost-and-importance-of-documentation-in-engineering?hsLang=en-us) Topics [ Project Management](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/topic/project-management) ### [Cost of Waste/Trash: How it Affects Materials and Time](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/cost-of-waste/trash-how-it-affects-materials-and-time?hsLang=en-us) ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) ** **Posted **by [ Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/author/lucas-leão) ** May 20, 2015 [![Post Featured Image](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hubfs/Blog/2015/2015-05-WASTE/estoque.jpg) ](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/cost-of-waste/trash-how-it-affects-materials-and-time?hsLang=en-us) Manufacturing is extremely competitive and becoming more intense as customers demand more services. It is important to manage not only control over its overhead, but also understand how improving material handling can reduce direct cost. This article will go over the hiding cost associated with material waste and the byproducts of it. [Read More](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/cost-of-waste/trash-how-it-affects-materials-and-time?hsLang=en-us) Topics [ Project Management](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/topic/project-management) ### [How to Justify Engineering Design Improvements to Your Manager](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/how-to-justify-engineering-design-improvements-to-your-manager?hsLang=en-us) ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) ** **Posted **by [ Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/author/lucas-leão) ** May 05, 2015 [![Post Featured Image](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hubfs/Blog/2015/2015-04-HOW-JUSTIFY/the-engineer.jpg) ](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/how-to-justify-engineering-design-improvements-to-your-manager?hsLang=en-us) Engineers and managers work closely together in the product development industry. They interact to move production forward toward new product development. The engineer is tasked with designing and developing products and the manager oversees operations. The engineering design process is not full understand by managerial personnel and don’t fully realize its purpose. Educating managers about the engineering design process will allow them to fully realize what its purpose is and why engineers utilize it. 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In order to compete in today’s market companies have to continuously introduce new products. The engineering design process was developed for the intended purpose of product innovation. The engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem. Solutions can be a product, method, or a combination of both. The engineering design process involves designing, building, and testing. [Read More](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/how-to-increase-the-speed-of-innovation-with-better-engineering-design?hsLang=en-us) Topics [ Project Management](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/topic/project-management) ### [Most Common Challenges in Power Plant Electrical Design](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/most-common-challenges-in-power-plant-electrical-design?hsLang=en-us) ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) ** **Posted **by [ Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/author/lucas-leão) ** Mar 26, 2015 [![Post Featured Image](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2662936424-png/Blog/2015/2015-03-POWERPLANT/station.png) ](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/most-common-challenges-in-power-plant-electrical-design?hsLang=en-us) Power house, power station, and electrical generation plant are all common names used by power plants. Power plants are essential to everyday life modern life. There would be no television, no internet, no electricity, and no lights. Power generation has been around since the late 1800’s, were water from a lake was used to power Siemens dynamos. The electricity supplied power to lights, heating, produced hot water, ran an elevator as well as labor-saving devices and farm buildings. [Read More](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/most-common-challenges-in-power-plant-electrical-design?hsLang=en-us) Topics [ Electrical Engineering](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/topic/electrical-engineering) ### [What to Do During Company Crisis and/or Low Productivity](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/what-to-do-during-company-crisis-or-low-productivity?hsLang=en-us) ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) ** **Posted **by [ Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/author/lucas-leão) ** Mar 04, 2015 [![Post Featured Image](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2577971900-png/Blog/2015/2015-03-CRISES-WHAT-TO-DO/economic-crisis.png) ](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/what-to-do-during-company-crisis-or-low-productivity?hsLang=en-us) A financial crisis that brings down the economy can be devastating especially for businesses.It may have direct and indirect effect on the growth and development of your business. Companies can struggle during financial crisis and can take a toll on the interest and investments of many. An economic crisis can have detrimental effects on both small and larger companies. Since, it can take a good amount of time for an economy crisis to recover, businesses who are affected at the start of the falling economy will most likely endure the negative effects of it for a longer period of time. [Read More](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/what-to-do-during-company-crisis-or-low-productivity?hsLang=en-us) Topics [ Project Management](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/topic/project-management) ### [How to Measure the ROI of Better Engineering Design](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/how-to-measure-the-roi-of-better-engineering-design?hsLang=en-us) ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) ** **Posted **by [ Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/author/lucas-leão) ** Feb 26, 2015 [![Post Featured Image](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2541695668-png/Blog/2015/2015-02-ROI/Company-Performance-Improvements.png) ](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/how-to-measure-the-roi-of-better-engineering-design?hsLang=en-us) Also available in: [Português](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/blog-engenharia-eletrica-moderna/como-melhorar-roi-ao-adquirir-um-software-cad-cae?hsLang=en-us) / [Spanish](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/blog-de-ingenieria-electrica-moderna/como-medir-el-retorno-de-inversion-de-una-mejor-ingenieria-de-diseno?hsLang=en-us) The need to get products to market more quickly is prompting companies to take a closer look at how work is done in CAD. Advanced capabilities within CAD tools can allow companies to remove tedious activities and improve design productivity. This article takes a look into the capabilities of CAD software and how it can be used to improve the engineering design process. [Read More](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/how-to-measure-the-roi-of-better-engineering-design?hsLang=en-us) Topics [ Project Management](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/topic/project-management) ### [10 Most Common CAD Inefficiencies and What to Do about Them](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/10-most-common-cad-inefficiencies?hsLang=en-us) ![Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2224869613-png/Assinaturas/LucasLeao_.png) ** **Posted **by [ Lucas Leão](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/author/lucas-leão) ** Dec 15, 2014 [![Post Featured Image](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/hs-fs/file-2221533165-png/Blog/2014/2014-12-Inefficiencies/software-error.png) ](https://www.e3seriescenters.com/en-us/modern-electrical-engineering-blog/10-most-common-cad-inefficiencies?hsLang=en-us) CAD A.K.A Computer Aided Design is a highly sophisticated software for modeling engineering designs. CAD software offers many tools and features for modeling that weren’t available to our engineering predecessors. Even with the advancements in CAD, currently software developers are creating newer platforms that focus on user interface and performance. Inefficiencies in CAD software still exist and can create a burden for engineers. Looking at what CAD software issues exist greatly increase your chances of recognizing and preparing designers in how to avoid them. This article will go into a few of the most common inefficiencies that exist in today’s CAD softwares and what you can do about them. 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