From the field
Managing vision components across integrator projects
Integrators combine short lead times with varied applications and customer standards. A defined preferred product set reduces engineering and inventory work, while a clear escalation path covers applications that require specialist hardware.
Context
A system integrator delivers many short projects across different industries. Some applications are developed by a specialist team; others must be specified and ordered within days.
Why the product range becomes difficult to manage
Too many one-off product choices increase work in selection, documentation, inventory and service. Without a defined exception path, a fault several years later becomes difficult to reconstruct.
Approach
Standardise a preferred range of cameras, lighting and lenses for recurring applications. Define when application engineering is required, such as for high speed, low contrast, unusual wavelengths or restricted installation space. Use the same product names and specifications in quotations, bills of materials and service documentation. The product catalog, Hikrobot machine vision range and information for integrators support this approach.
Practical test
Check whether an engineer can quickly find a preferred product, the corresponding spare parts and the boundary for escalation. Also record how many non-standard items are introduced per project and who supports them after delivery.
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