Obsolescence management
Durch die immer kürzeren Innovationszyklen der Baugruppen und der stetigen Entwicklungsprozesse wächst die Relevanz des Obsoleszentmanagements. Das Ziel ist es, die Versorgung mit Ersatzteilen über die Nutzungsdauer von Industrieanlagen sicherzustellen und somit den langfristigen Betrieb der Anlage zu gewährleisten.
What is obsolescence management?
Obsolescence management aims to ensure the supply of spare parts over the useful life of industrial plants. It also intends to react in good time to discontinuations and to develop defense strategies that can be used to ensure the manufacture and operation of machines and industrial plants.
What are the challenges?
Industrial electronics assemblies have ever shorter innovation cycles. Components such as CPUs, PLC assemblies, operator panels, robotics, sensors and other electrical materials are subject to a constant development process and changes in market demand. The discontinuation by the manufacturer often takes place about half a year before the end of production. However, this period may be too short.
What are the options in obsolescence management?
Retrofit (reengineering) of the system
Storage through warehousing
Procurement of replacement parts for similar components
Procurement of spare parts from vendor-independent dealers
Refurbishing or reproduction of parts
- Industry, Technology
The future of autonomous transport systems (ATS) in industry
Autonomous transport systems (ATS) are at the centre of a revolutionary development that could fundamentally change industrial logistics and production. This technology promises not only a significant increase in efficiency and productivity, but also improved safety and flexibility in various…
- Industry, Technology, Uncategorized
Development of adaptive control systems using fuzzy logic
In automation technology, adaptive control systems play a crucial role in controlling and optimizing complex processes. A promising approach for this is the use of fuzzy logic, a technique based on fuzzy or inaccurate data that enables the development of…
- Technology
Using Blockchain to Secure Industrial IoT Networks: Improving Security and Transparency in Connected Industrial Systems
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into industrial systems has ushered in a new era of connectivity and automation. However, as IoT devices become more prevalent in industry, the risk of cyberattacks and security breaches also grows. This…
