17 Industry News Also online at www.dijonline.co.uk Door Industry Journal Summer 2026 The TS-C platform delivers exactly that. Instead of creating barriers to adoption, it creates a bridge between traditional engineering expertise and future-ready digital functionality. Technology Should Support Engineers, Not Replace Them There is sometimes concern that increasing digitalisation removes control from engineers in the field. In reality, the opposite should be true. Done properly, smarter systems empower engineers. The introduction of GfA’s new digital ecosystem evodo, alongside the TS-C range, has been designed specifically to simplify commissioning, diagnostics and ongoing service support. With tools such as: • evodo-Sync for on-site software updates • evodo-Toolkit for Bluetooth® parameter access and diagnostics • evodo-Web for remote monitoring and fault analysis engineers can work more efficiently, identify issues earlier and reduce unnecessary return visits. Importantly, these systems are designed to enhance field expertise — not replace it. A skilled engineer remains central to the process. The technology simply removes inefficiencies that waste time and reduce profitability. In a market suffering from labour shortages, this becomes critically important. Faster Onboarding for the Next Generation The industry also needs to think carefully about the next wave of engineers entering the sector. If apprenticeship numbers remain lower than required, businesses must focus on reducing the time it takes for new engineers to become productive and confident on-site. This is where intuitive product design becomes commercially valuable. Features such as: • Integrated QR-code access to instructions and fault guides • Simplified wiring layouts • Lever terminals • Modular plug-and-play expansion • USB-C parameter backup functionality help reduce avoidable installation errors and speed up familiarisation for newer engineers. These are not simply “technical features.” They are tools that support workforce development. The easier it is for engineers to commission, diagnose and maintain systems confidently, the stronger the industry becomes overall. Compliance is Coming — the Industry Needs to be Ready Another major driver of change is regulation. The new EU Machinery Regulation coming into effect in January 2027 — with the UK expected to align closely — means businesses must prepare now for future compliance expectations. This is not something the market can ignore or postpone. The TS-C platform has been designed with future compliance already built in, helping manufacturers and installers protect both their stockholding and long-term product strategy. Again, preparation matters. Businesses that embrace change early will place themselves in a far stronger competitive position than those forced into rushed reactive transitions later. Training Remains the Foundation Technology alone is never the answer. The real differentiator will always be people. For many years, GfA has championed high standards of technical training because well-trained engineers do not just improve safety and quality — they improve profitability. Confident engineers work more efficiently. They diagnose faults faster. They reduce costly callbacks. They strengthen customer relationships. And they help businesses protect margins in increasingly difficult trading conditions. That philosophy continues with the rollout of the TS-C platform. The objective is not simply to introduce a new control panel. It is to support the industry through a wider period of transition — giving businesses the confidence to modernise without fear of disruption. A Moment for Leadership The industrial door industry is undoubtedly facing challenges. Labour shortages, changing regulations, and increasing technical expectations are real pressures for every business. But periods of change also create opportunity. Companies that invest in training, embrace smarter systems and support engineers through technological transition will be the businesses best positioned for long-term success. The key is ensuring that innovation feels accessible — not intimidating. That is why GfA’s message to the market is simple: • Change does not need to be disruptive. • Modernisation does not need to create barriers. • And engineers do not need to fear the future of control technology. With the right support, training and product design, the industry can move forward confidently together. To find out more, please call us on 01926 452452 or visit our product and news pages at www.gfa-elektromaten.co.uk GROW B Shaping the Future of Industrial Door Automation At GfA, helping you grow is m how we work. From world-cl technical support and training, w of the way, building long-la
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