Our solutions in the spotlight

Teleoperation
With teleoperation, you can now control your machines remotely, safely and without compromising on precision. Our teleoperation solutions enable you to control your machines with joysticks, pedals, radio controls or other devices adapted to your needs. This solution enables you to work in hazardous environments while protecting your operators.

Detection for mobile machines
Safety on construction sites is a major concern. That’s why we offer advanced detection solutions for your mobile machinery. Thanks to our radars, LiDars and cameras incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), we offer systems capable of detecting and identifying pedestrians and obstacles in real time, reducing the risk of accidents and improving the safety of your operations.

Pressfit technology for electronic boards
Discover our pressfit technology, which guarantees a reliable and robust connection for electronic boards. This technology reduces the risk of failure, while facilitating system assembly and maintenance.

Why did visitors come to our booth at Bauma 2025?

Why choose RINCON Power contactors via efa for the electrification of your machines?

In the age of increasing electrification, high-performance equipment is essential to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical, industrial and heavy machinery. Among the critical components of any electrical system, contactors play a crucial role, especially in demanding environments. The RINCON Power brand is renowned for its high-quality contactors, designed to meet the needs of intensive and industrial applications. In partnership with efa, a specialized distributor and integrator, you benefit from local expertise and customized support to ensure the success of your electrification projects.

In this article, we’ll explore why RINCON contactors, distributed by efa, are a first-rate choice for your electrification needs.

The reliability of Rincon contactors

RINCON contactors are renowned for their reliability and longevity. Designed to withstand harsh environments, these components deliver optimum performance even under extreme conditions.

Specific advantages include:

• Robustness: adapted to industrial environments, these contactors withstand high loads and intensive operating cycles.
• Thermal and mechanical resistance: the materials used in RINCON contactors guarantee resistance to high temperatures, vibration and shock.
• Low maintenance: their design ensures long service life, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
  efa expertise and support

efa expertise and support

efa is not just a distributor of components; it’s a technical partner. Specializing in electrification solutions, efa supports its customers at every stage of the project, from component selection to design, integration and final installation.

Thanks to efa’s expertise, you benefit from :

• Support from our Design Office, specialized in powertrain and programming.
• Personalized advice in selecting the RINCON contactor model best suited to your application.
• Technical support for installation and maintenance of your components.

Working with efa saves time and reduces risk, thanks to the expertise of professionals trained in the latest electrification technologies.

High-quality technical features

RINCON contactors are designed to meet the specific needs of industrial sectors, with high-quality technical features:

• Wide current and voltage range: RINCON contactors support a wide current range, meeting the needs of low-, medium- and high-voltage applications.
• Corrosion-resistant materials: their construction guarantees reliability even in corrosive environments, which is particularly useful for marine applications or harsh industrial environments.
• Compactness and easy integration: thanks to their compact design, they integrate easily into complex configurations, optimizing space and safety in electrical cabinets.

Compliance with international standards and certifications

Regulated industries require certified components to ensure the safety of users and equipment. RINCON contactors comply with international standards (ISO, IEC), guaranteeing a level of quality and safety that meets the requirements of industrial and commercial projects.
By opting for RINCON contactors distributed by efa, companies can ensure their compliance with current standards.

Thanks to efa’s expertise, you benefit from personalized support for the integration of high-quality components, adapted to the most stringent requirements of industrial environments.

Whether you work in the industrial, agricultural or logistics sectors, the RINCON contactor solutions distributed by efa enable you to achieve optimum electrification in compliance with safety standards.

To discover the complete range and discuss your electrification projects, contact us or visit our page: Contactors and power relays

Remote operation, or telemanipulation, consists of controlling machines remotely using interfaces such as screens or specific controls. This technology is developing rapidly in a variety of sectors, including industry, logistics, public works and the environment, offering numerous advantages in terms of safety, productivity and efficiency:

Enhanced safety: One of the major benefits of teleoperation is improved operator safety. In hazardous environments such as toxic zones, sites at risk of explosion or contaminated sites, operators are far from sources of danger, reducing the risk of accidents. What’s more, it enables work to be carried out in inaccessible areas, such as underwater sites, radioactive zones or extreme environments.

Improved productivity: By enabling machines to operate continuously without human physical constraints, teleoperation speeds up operations. It eliminates the downtime associated with difficult working conditions for operators, resulting in increased productivity.

Cost optimisation: Teleoperation also reduces the costs associated with worker health and safety. Fewer staff are exposed to risks, which reduces the cost of protective equipment and training. In addition, operator travel is reduced, cutting transport costs.

Operational flexibility: With teleoperation, an operator can manage several sites remotely from a single control station, offering unprecedented flexibility. In the event of an emergency, machines can be quickly activated without a team having to travel to the site.

Greater precision: Thanks to on-board technologies such as sensors and decision-support tools, remotely-operated machines can carry out operations with great precision, whether in logistics for sorting or handling heavy loads, or in public works for tasks such as earthmoving.

Reduced Environmental Impact: By reducing the number of journeys required of operators, teleoperation helps to reduce CO₂ emissions. In environmental terms, it enables work to be carried out in sensitive areas while minimising human disturbance.

Technological Development and Innovation: Teleoperation paves the way for robotisation and the complete automation of processes. It is fully integrated into Industry 4.0, where connectivity and advanced technologies, such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence, play a key role in innovation.

The Autec KWS System: An Innovative Solution from efa

One of the most advanced examples of this technology is the KWS system from Autec, distributed by efa. This radio control system for industrial machines and cranes is designed for demanding environments. It enables safe and precise remote operation thanks to its robustness and intuitive interface. The KWS also guarantees a long range, enabling operators to work remotely in complete safety, while optimising productivity and reducing the costs associated with manual operations.

Remote operation, with solutions like Autec’s KWS, is transforming the industrial, logistics and public works sectors. It combines safety, productivity and innovation while reducing the environmental footprint and operational costs. Companies adopting these technologies are ensuring they stay one step ahead in an increasingly automated world.

Visit our dedicated page: KWS Modular AUTEC Radio Kit – efa official AUTEC reseller (efa-controls.com)

Efa offers a range of controls to suit your project. Our team of experts will work with you to design a customised solution.

For more information, contact us: sales@efa-france.com or visit our website: Teleoperation – efa Controls (efa-controls.com)

In the design and production of Power Distribution Units (PDUs) for off-road vehicles, the challenges of shock and vibration are inescapable:

Challenges and constraints :

Component protection: PDUs are often subjected to harsh environments where shock and vibration can damage internal components, compromising the reliability and durability of the equipment.

Electrical safety: Shock and vibration can affect the connection of electrical cables and terminals, leading to the risk of short circuits or broken connections, which can endanger the safety of operators and equipment.

Compliance standards: Electrical safety standards and regulations impose strict requirements in terms of shock and vibration resistance. So care must be taken to meet rigorous standards to ensure compliance.

Our solutions:

Rugged design: We design our PDUs with particular attention to robustness, using high-quality materials and reinforced structures according to customer requirements.

Qualification tests: We subject our PDUs to rigorous qualification tests, simulating real-life conditions of use to ensure their resistance to shock and vibration.

Torque tightening of components: We use torque tightening techniques to securely fix the internal components of our PDUs. Each tightening is recorded and referenced in our quality system to ensure traceability.

To find out more about our PDU solutions and electrification capabilities, please contact us.

Discover the DNA of our company, which is pushing back the boundaries of electric mobility. We’re experts in equipping and electrifying mobile machinery, and we support our customers with unique expertise thanks to our dedicated design office. Each project is a new challenge that we meet with passion and innovation.

On-site production, tailor-made solutions and personalised support: efa is with you every step of the way.

One of the main challenges we face when designing PDUs is sizing. The right balance needs to be struck between the size, power and performance of the PDU and its components, depending on the customer’s requirements.

Space management: On vehicles, the space available to integrate the PDU is often limited, which makes component sizing crucial. It is important to choose compact and efficient components to maximise the use of available space.

The right optimisation effort for the right industrial gain: Manufacturing one prototype or 1,000 PDUs a year imposes different constraints. Depending on the optimisation objective, it is necessary to juggle between off-the-shelf and custom solutions.

Power and performance: The components must be sized to meet the power and performance requirements of the customer and his machine. Isolation distances and safety standards must also be respected.

High architecture: The components must be sized to meet the power and performance requirements of the customer and his machine. Isolation distances and safety standards must also be respected.

Compatibility: Components must be compatible with each other and with other PDU and machine systems, to ensure efficient operation and power distribution.

By overcoming these sizing challenges, we are able to design high-performance, reliable and safe PDUs that meet our customers’ most demanding needs.

Contact us to find out more about our PDU solutions and discover how we can help you successfully meet the challenges of electrification!

Thermal management is a major challenge in PDU design. Electrical components generate heat when they are in operation. This heat can cause components to overheat, degrading performance and reducing equipment life. efa takes up this challenge and provides innovative solutions.

The solutions :

• Use of materials with high thermal conductivity (Busbars)
• Use of heat dissipation techniques (heat sinks)
• Installation of cooling systems (fans, liquid cooling)
• Design of optimised circuits and positioning of optimised components

All these solutions are implemented using software such as ANSYS, which enables multiphysics simulations including electrical, thermal and mechanical.

By combining intelligent design, high-quality materials and advanced cooling technologies, we are able to offer PDUs that guarantee reliable performance and durability, even in the most demanding environments.

To find out more about our PDU solutions and electrification capabilities, please contact us.

efa offers you support and solutions to meet the new standards that will be in place from July 2024.

In 2019, the European Union introduced a major revision of the rules on mandatory safety devices for cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles. This update provides for a gradual implementation of the devices, with significant changes for trucks from July 2024.

By this date, all new trucks sold in the EU will have to comply with the General Security Regulation (GSR). (RGS).

 Among the list of compulsory safety systems,

 efa offers innovative and intelligent solutions:

Emergency stop signal : a flashing stop light (or similar) to warn other road users behind the truck that it is slowing down quickly or braking suddenly.

Our efa solutions communicate in CAN (Sentry, Side Defender, 2DKIT) or via TOR outputs (2DKIT) which can control beacons, buzzers, alarms inside and outside the truck cab.

Rear-view information : technology, materialised by a camera or sensors, which gives the driver an overview of objects and people behind the truck.

In addition to cameras for viewing the rear and/or blind spots of the vehicle, the efa range allows you to activate the detection warning only when reverse gear is active.

When we install several cameras, it is possible to display the camera that detects the pedestrian in full screen for better visibility

In addition, we have ‘passive’ 360° and ‘active’ 360° solutions with pedestrian detection, enabling the products in the efa range to respond fully to this point in different ways.

Blind spot information system: a system that warns the driver of cyclists driving alongside or crossing in front.

Our Side Defender is connected to the truck and detects the truck’s speed. By measuring the speed of the truck and objects around it, it can detect moving objects in its field of vision.

The 2DKIT uses AI to detect humans in the blind spot. The advantage is that the 140° angle gives a wide field of vision, but the detection zones mean that only the blind spots of interest are detected, combining safety with driver comfort.

Departure information system: technology that warns the driver of vulnerable road users in front of the vehicle before departure or when driving at low speed.

The 360DKIT solution detects people and positions them on the screen so that the driver knows where the danger is.

The system differentiates between humans and objects, which reduces false positives. Each alert is real and this increases the driver’s vigilance (compared with a device that rings all the time!).

360DKIT

Event data recorder: a “black box” to record accident data. Launch is planned for later in 2029.

Efa can offer optional recorders for its 360 and 360DKIT solutions.

Recording is done on USB key with automatic deletion in accordance with RGPD constraints.

Would you like support and advice? Contact us now!

efa France has decided to introduce its Electric Power Core at IVT Expo 2024 in Cologne.

Discover our compact and rugged all-in-one solution to electrify your mobile machines instantly with swappable batteries to ensure continuous operation !

Join us on booth #2028 for a live demo of our new product on June 26 and 27.

Read on if you want to know more about efa’s Electric Power Core