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Mechatronics, the convergence of mechanics and electronics (usually in the form of embedded systems), has been around in almost all industries for quite some time. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a closer look at the concept and its implications.
Mechatronics is the interdisciplinary field where mechanics, electronics, software and also industrial design work together to develop useful products. Note that pure electronics have also become very rare; there is hardly any electronics without a processor, without software.
Mechatronics is the field where we as Solcept are at home with our complete range for product development.
Mechatronics is practically used in all mechanical products. There are hardly any mechanical systems left that do not contain electronics, e.g. aircraft, vehicles, trains, household appliances and much more. Hardly any product can do without the interaction of sensors, actuators and software with the mechanical components.
Incidentally, there is hardly any electronics without mechanics, because a (mechanical) housing is always necessary.
Why are „pure” mechanical systems not made any more? Primarily to benefit from the synergies and advantages of the other technologies, which are:
Of course, none of this can be achieved without accepting disadvantages, these can be managed by taking sensible measures:
Functional safety can be integrated excellently into mechatronic products. For example, the ISO 13849 standard is ideally suited to combinations of electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, etc.
We have the experience to work with your internal mechanical specialists or with Marenco AG to exploit the advantages of mechatronics and minimize potential disadvantages.
Wherever you are (idea, concept, requirement specification...) and whatever your status is (idea, startup, established company...): contact me for a first free workshop to discuss your project.
Andreas Stucki
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is Dipl. Ingenieur ETHZ, co-founder and managing director. He is committed to clean technical results, meaningful processes and leadership as empowerment and development. In former life he was a high frequency engineer, project manager and technical salesman. Andreas bikes, paraglides and has been doing karate since he was 52. "The journey is the reward"
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