Advantages And Disadvantages Of Modules

Small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises will face great challenges in product line innovation and diversification. The need to remain competitive has forced them to put in the effort.

The most innovative market right now is the thermal imaging market, which is constantly changing and growing. The market has expanded at a breakneck pace in recent years.

Today, small and medium-sized manufacturing companies -- especially system manufacturers -- are turning to thermal imaging to improve their new products in search of new growth drivers.

Integrating infrared capabilities into existing systems or developing new ones using the technology is a big selling point.

However, the first decision that manufacturers who want to develop integrated thermal imaging technologies must face when developing new products is between ready-to-use siemens relay module and imagers.

Here, we introduce the advantages and disadvantages of siemens module, introduce you to the main technical features, and select the best solution for your development strategy.

Benefits of modules

Easy integration: Siemens analog output modules are fast and easy to integrate, they are pre-built and do not require calibration or additional electronics. Siemens Analog input module is a plug and play solution that provides ready-to-use images for system calibration. On the manufacturing side, siemens load cell modules are easier to integrate into the production process than components.

Compatible with multiple types of small batch production: siemens selectivity modules do not require specific manufacturing equipment and can be used in small batch production. The Siemens interface module is a particularly attractive solution for small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises that may not have in-house thermal camera calibration equipment or know-how.

Lower product development costs: Manufacturing products from Siemens Smart Line modules can significantly help manufacturers reduce development costs compared to developing products integrating a single component. Developing components requires custom electronics and calibration algorithms that are prohibitive to small and medium-sized enterprises, and the return on investment is attractive only to medium and large production operations.

Short development cycle: developing thermal imager from Siemens power module requires much less development time than developing thermal imager from a single component, so the enterprise can promote the product to market faster.

Disadvantages of modules

Limited number of configurations: Siemens PLC module is a prefabricated component, which cannot be disassembled and modified. Therefore, the number of product configurations that Siemens communication modules can develop is limited.