Automotive Industries Increase your productivity The requirements set by the automotive industry’s demands on automation are as varied as the individual production areas themselves. Nevertheless, some common challenges determine the customers’ specifications for all automation concepts and products: Quality: Only suppliers that apply and systematically employ the quality methods and tools of the automotive industry can meet the high standards of this industry. go top ↑ Total Cost of Ownership: The total cost of machinery is made up of several factors, the purchase price being only one of them. Of greater significance are the costs over the total life cycle. go top ↑ Standardization: As in the car itself, the worldwide standardization of components and modules lowers costs. A single supplier for the entire automation technology reduces complexity and simplifies both stock-keeping of spare parts and service. go top ↑ Safety: Its two dimensions place it at the top of the priority list: The protection of operators and maintenance personnel is always of utmost importance, but just as important is ensuring that machines and systems remain consistently available to meet production goals. go top ↑ Flexibility: Reduced retooling times or machining different workpieces on a single line require intelligent automation solutions that use scalable components. go top ↑ Production systems: Flexible and modular systems for assembly workplaces support the introduction of lean production with minimum effort. Rexroth responds by offering optimized concepts for higher productivity at high- and low-cost sites. go top ↑ Simulation: As early as the planning phase, Rexroth simulation programs are designed with the special characteristics of each type of drive technology in mind to support secure design and dimension definition for all components. Mathematical models in particular support digital factory planning and accelerate the timeline for the start of production. go top ↑ Condition Monitoring: Measuring wear and tear online makes sure, that the right part is replaced at just the right time. Maintenance concepts based on actual conditions enhance availability and reduce service costs while supporting optimal integration of planned maintenance into production cycles. go top ↑ Retrofitting: Even if processes change, new tasks are pending or modern automation components improve performance, retrofitting can prolong the life cycle of machines and systems. go top ↑