Four aces in hand – how mechanical and plant engineers are winning the game for the future
Technologies are changing, customer requirements are increasing, and the market is becoming tougher. If you want to not only keep up, but also be among the leaders, you need four aces up your sleeve: modernisation, individualisation, standardisation and cost-effectiveness. These topics are not only useful, but essential for standing out and achieving long-term success – smarter, faster, more impressive.
So, cards on the table – here come the aces.
Modernisation:
when design and function merge
First ace: Modernisation. A modern device impresses not only with its appearance – but through the experience it creates. The choice of a new actuator, for example in 30mm format, opens up completely new design and haptic possibilities without requiring major design changes. Whether push buttons, selector switches, key switches, encoders, potentiometers, USB feed-throughs or signalling devices – We bring a breath of fresh air to your user interfaces.
Sibalco Command
DDM display-encoder
RAFI E-Box XL
GETT Blackline
Combined with a powerful industrial PC (IPC), a modern stainless steel front panel, tactile feedback and pluggable M12 connectors, the result is solutions that already look like the future today. For our customers, this means that modernisation becomes a lever for innovation – transforming good technology into a top-quality product that makes all the difference.
Individualisation:
Enable simple integration and uniqueness
But modernisation alone is not enough – now comes the second ace: Individualisation. Our customers do not want off-the-shelf products, but cost-effective solutions that fit perfectly into their systems and processes. Modular platforms with customised designs, flexible interfaces, customer-specific laser markings, fascinating lighting designs – these are the elements for successful integration.
Examples of customisation:
- labelling (laser engraving, printing)
- housing shapes & colours
- individual actuators
- configuration
- customised connectors
- customised wiring
- and so on
customer logo
laser engraving on metal and plastic
housing shapes
product information
encoder/potentiometer
customised shapes and cable outlets
Standardisation:
high diversity, low complexity
And now the third ace: Standardisation. Sounds boring? Not at all! Used correctly, it is a productivity booster. Solutions such as RAFI RAMO, Sibalco Command Smartline or Frontline rely on standardised platforms and offer an impressive range of designs. The appearance is uniform, the designs are individual – this creates clarity, shortens development times and simplifies logistics.
Example: identical components in different installation variants
Cost-effectivenes:
Fast turnaround times, reduced effort, optimal deployment of skilled workers, lower overall costs
And the fourth ace? Economic efficiency. Those who calculate cleverly can significantly reduce costs along the entire value chain – our implemented projects demonstrate this impressively.
Examples: Components with pluggable M12 connectors, modular assemblies or smart displays with integrated logic not only save development and assembly time, but also reduce complexity in procurement and warehousing and avoid errors, as well as expensive rework and service costs.
The result? Lower overall costs, less effort, faster implementation and greater efficiency within the organisation. Those who choose the right architecture during development not only build technically robust products, but also economically successful ones. Economic efficiency is the art of optimising overall costs and remaining competitive.
Total costs - discrete structure
Procurement and storage of individual components,
Cabling, assembly and testing by the customer
discrete structure = 100% costs
Total costs - integrated solution
Procurement of only 1 item – pre-assembled and tested
Potential savings up to 45% - SIBALCO Command
Want more?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Im Gegenzug bieten wir Ihnen nicht nur die vier Asse, sondern ein ganzes Spielfeld voller Erfahrung und Möglichkeiten. For developers, product managers, purchasers and management, this means: hands-on innovation, effective technology and partnership with heart.
Come and talk to us – and experience how we can gain a competitive edge together through ideas. Fresh, bold and guaranteed to be future-proof.
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Reto Gantner
r.gantner@sibalco.ch