Advice for the mechatronic modular system

Overview

Mechatronic modular system

Single-source-of-truth
Uniform system boundaries
Variant configuration
Many end products from just a few modules

Today

Partial kits without an overall concept
Fuzzy product structures
High risk in the event of changes

The future

mechatronic modular system
Consistent system boundaries
Rapid further development
Optimized range of variants

Consulting

IST inclusion mechatronic modular system
Product and functional structure
Characteristics system
Configurable modules and products
Roles & processes

Isometric representation of three developers from the specialist disciplines of mechanics, electrics and software, each working side by side on their own computer. Between their desks are semi-transparent partition walls with posters. The walls symbolize the lack of communication and the lack of a common overall concept for the mechatronic construction kit

Advantage

Economies of scale
Reduction of duplication of work
more economical processes
Shorter time-to-market

Result

Transparency
Construction kit know-how
Case studies
Planning basis

Sub-assembly kits

Situation today

Modularization takes place in isolation within the specialist disciplines without an overall concept

lots of redundant data

Blurred, uncoordinated system boundaries

Loss of efficiency

Consequences

Difficult communication between mechanical, electrical and software development

Increased process complexity and susceptibility to errors

Poor conditions for digitization and networking

Creating framework conditions for the modular system

Our solution

Based on a consistent and comprehensible overall concept, the modular system is implemented decentrally within the mechanical, electrical and software departments. Existing tools are adapted, consistent functional and physical structures are developed and the modular system organization is defined. Only with a strong methodical foundation will the modular system remain intact in the long term.

Details

Distributed modular development requires clear rules. An example of this is the use of standardized features as well as product and function structures. Responsibilities must also be regulated. New roles, which can also be mapped in existing line structures, help here.

For an effective transformation of the R&D area to a mechatronic modular system, the methodological substructure must be adapted in addition to the products and product data. Only the use of suitable methods, processes and tools enables the effective implementation of the modular system.

Together with you, we create transparency about the current degree of implementation of the modular system. We identify the need for action, work out objectives and develop an implementation strategy. We support you during implementation.

Consistent case studies are essential for internal communication and promote the change process. We support you in defining, preparing and presenting examples in order to make abstract contexts tangible and illustrate the benefits.

Analysis | implementation strategy | implementation support