Compatibility and Life-Cycle Excellence in Automation

Authors

  • Reinhard Schrieber Siemens Energy
  • Martin Wollschlaeger TU Dresden
  • Mathias MÜhlhause Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, Magdeburg
  • Jörg Niemann ABB AUTOMATION

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17560/atp.v53i11.2113

Abstract

There is an increasing divergence between the life-cycles of components, devices and systems involved in automation and the lifetime of the plant as a whole. The high rate of innovation in hardware and software and the increasing functionality of components is continuously shortening the life-cycle of automation products. We correlate the various dimensions in a comprehensive model of life-cycle excellence, paying particular attention to compatibility. Proactive cooperation between all partners is the key to sustainable solutions.

Published

2013-08-04