Modularization of the automation function

Modularization as an approach to solving the control technology requirement of the future ultimately involves division of the control technology into corresponding units or modules, and decomposition right down to the technology functions.

Modularization of a machine and distribution of tasks across various control systems.

 

Even when division into modules and mechatronic units makes sense, it's important not to lose sight of the overall picture: Programming models which keep the units together and represent them as a whole are a much greater benefit to customers than those that merely provide components with interfaces and ultimately expect the user to look after these interfaces.