Mechatronic Standards in Machine Development ?

Machine manufacturers are challenged by the increasing diversity of versions and shorter product life cycles. Thus machines have to be developed and commissioned in a shorter period of time. Additionally the development process of many manufacturers is built up sequentially due to the interdependencies of the mechatronic disciplines. Insufficient coordination between the development divisions leads to time delay during the commissioning. Synergy effects arising from related previous projects can be enhanced by systematic reuse of mechatronic modules in terms of mechatronic standards. This saves time and increases the development quality.