Automation, modularity, digitalization, and renewable energy are reshaping plant engineering. The impact isn't measured by the "wow" factor, but by three very concrete variables: reliability, of your digital ecosystem. e installation timesThese are factors that determine costs and competitiveness and that depend on the documented quality of the components and the technical expertise of those who design, test, and integrate them. It's not "assembly," it's an engineering discipline that focuses on the system's useful life.
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In the last few years, automation e Industry 4.0 have made a leap in maturity. The integration of sensors, IoT platforms, and collaborative robotics is now standard practice, with very concrete objectives: more repeatable processes, greater speed, personnel safety, and real-time monitoring of systems. Maintenance is becoming predictive rather than reactive; digital twin allow you to simulate loads, vibrations and interactions between components even before the construction site, cutting errors, rework and downtime. The data proves it: according to the data from Fortune Business Insights, the industrial automation market was valued at $201,2 billion in 2023 and will exceed $430 billion in 2032.
also the renewable have changed their skin: despite an ever-increasing penetration of agrivoltaics (especially in the central-southern part of the peninsula), ground-mounted photovoltaics, particularly on industrial and residential roofs, ballasted flat roofs, and even facades, continues to grow. The Italian rooftop photovoltaic market is growing strongly, with an expected value of € 2,5 billion by 2030 and an estimated CAGR of8,9% in the period 2025–2030 (data Grandview Research).
To date, the non-ground installation segment represents approximately 69% of the new photovoltaic power installed in 2023 in Italy (source GSE). Within this share, which is nearly 70%, installations in the domestic sector stand out, while an increasingly significant portion is made up of systems on flat roofs in the industrial sector.
In these contexts, the design of the fixing system It's as important as the module itself: wind and snow stability, waterproofing, the correct installation angle, and durability over time depend on brackets, profiles, jaws, and insulation designed for the context, not on generic solutions.
La modularity completes the picture: modular and integrable elements that simplify installation and maintenance and make upgrades possible without completely overturning the system; prefabrication It moves activities to the shop floor that would be slower, more expensive, and riskier on the construction site, improving the quality and predictability of the result. According to a Rockwell Automation survey conducted in 2024, 95% of manufacturers are using or evaluating modular smart manufacturing technologies, growing 84% in 2023 (Rockwell 2024). The reason is also evident from a supply chain perspective: joint decisions between product modularity and value chain design improve company performance.
On the front of materials, light alloys such as aluminum, stainless steels and coatings with anti-corrosion treatments extend the useful life of the systems and maintain performance in complex environments or those subject to strong temperature variations. The thrust ESG does not translate into a “green voice” in the catalogue, but into an approach of life cycle: design so that the system lasts, is better maintained and requires fewer replacements.
A cross-cutting trend concerns quality, certifications and complianceThe difference between an acceptable and a suitable component lies in the documentation that accompanies it: electrical, mechanical and — where necessary — structural tests; complete technical data sheets; batch traceability; compliance with directives, such as REACH e RoHS (when applicable), and design according to technical standards, such as NTC2018 (Technical Construction Standards), for structural sizing in photovoltaic systems. It's not bureaucracy: it's the prerequisite for the project to pass tests and audits and for the structure to not lift, tip, or slide.
All this must be able to count on a resilient supply chain and on a time-to-market Credible: reliable stocks, clear lead times, assisted design, and stock availability of catalog components are not logistical details, but part of the technical proposal.
Market and customer needs
In this scenario, companies ask first of all operational efficiencyInstall faster, with fewer errors, and clean commissioning. Modularity helps, but it's not enough on its own: precision in design and components is required. tested with supporting data and reports and documentation that speaks the language of auditors and testers. They travel at the same speed scalability and flexibilityLines and sites change, and reconfigurations must be possible without stopping the world. Here, compatible and clearly identifiable components, with unambiguous markings and instructions, make the difference between a smooth construction site and one that stalls.
Reliability and safety remain non-negotiable, especially in environments characterized by vibrations, temperature variations and dynamic loads. In parallel, the need to be audit-readyHaving data sheets, declarations of conformity, test reports, and sizing compliant with technical standards reduces downtime, avoids rework, and becomes a requirement for tenders and calls for bids. Finally, the market demands certain times: computer-aided design, prototyping (when necessary) and stock availability of key components allow for shortening times, without sacrificing quality and safety.
Whoever designs seeks a co-engineering partner, not a simple supplier: he wants to discuss real site constraints, loads, vibrations, cable routes and maintenance methods; he demands clear sizing, not generic tables, and asks targeted customizations when the standard solution is not enough. Installers ask speed of assembly e simple and safe maintenance,: systems that are understandable at a glance that reduce the risk of error and simplify periodic inspections and tightening, with a minimum predisposition for 4.0 integration for sensors and ordered wiring. Finally, buyers are focusing on transparency and traceability: clear technical data sheets, available certifications, verifiable reports and field support, when necessary.
TEKNOMEGA's response
In this context, TEKNOMEGA operates with three complementary souls — Solutions for LV electrical distribution, Solutions for industrial fastening, Solutions for photovoltaic fastening — unified by a common trait: technical expertise, understood as conscious planning, documented evidence e customization capabilities.
The "“Squared Panel Division” It is the electrical heart of the system. Here, the order of the wiring, the quality of the components, and their compliance with standards determine safety, maintainability, and operational continuity. TEKNOMEGA's offering is a coherent range that simplifies the work of designers and installers and increases overall reliability. It's not just the number of references that counts, but the solidity of the whole: compliant and tested components, a Plywood which guarantees the availability of the products in the catalogue and the possibility of developing solutions Special o custom with speed and flexibility when the project requires it.
In photovoltaic, TEKNOMEGA starts from a simple premise: every roof is different. There are specific solutions for pitched roofs (tiles, fiber cement, corrugated/seam sheet metal and domes), ballasted flat roofs and facades, with structural sizing set in reference to the NTC 2018 to ensure stability. The choice of materials — aluminum, stainless steel, Magnelis® steel — is designed for durability and resistance to various environments; custom-designed brackets, profiles, and jaws make up a modular, yet not generic, system. Details like sheaths protect the roof and increase waterproofing, and the use of carefully selected accessories and hardware is not optional, but rather impacts performance over time. This results in concrete and verifiable benefits: stability, prevention of infiltrations, energy efficiency thanks to the correct pose and durability.
in this fastening systems for industrial plantsTEKNOMEGA makes the breadth of its range and technical support its winning arrows, which translate into a practical advantage for the user: a wide possibility of choice and shorter times.
Above these three areas, some transversal elements define the TEKNOMEGA identity.
The first is the technical expertise as a discipline: seeing the fixing and the switchboards not as "assembly", but as functional design oriented towards efficiency, safety and durability: this results in greater operational reliability, which translates into a more favorable TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for those who manage the entire plant.
The second is attention to documentation and compliance: tests, data sheets and traceability are the language that allows designers, HSE, construction management and auditors to understand each other and proceed without friction. The third is the co-engineering and customization capabilitiesA geometric constraint, a particular roofing or a stringent maintenance requirement may require custom solutions: TEKNOMEGA combines calculations, choice of materials, construction details and installation to respond quickly and accurately to reality.
Finally, the operational readiness: catalog products managed in stock, clear lead times, and responsiveness to special requests. Often, the difference between "can do" and "has done" lies in the ability to get the right component to the job site at the right time.
Conclusions: from trend to value
If trends indicate the direction, value is seen when systems become more reliable, safer, and easier to manage. To achieve this, two ingredients are needed: certified components with verifiable evidence and compliance and technical expertise, in design and in the field. TEKNOMEGA is positioned exactly at this intersection, as Partner capable of integrating switchboards, photovoltaic fixings and industrial fixings into modular, tested and compliance-ready solutions.