Writing a User Requirement Specification (URS) for Custom Machinery
How to write a URS for custom material handling machinery: shall statements, requirement areas, controls, safety, verification methods, and FAT/SAT tracing.
FAT and SAT Under IEC 62381:2024: What to Test and When to Test It
What a FAT and a SAT should test on a custom heavy machine: IEC 62381:2024 scope, test set-up, endurance runs, witness and retest rules, punchlists and records.
Custom Machinery Project Lifecycle: Concept, Design, FAT, Install, Support
The stages of a custom machinery project: concept, design reviews, build, FAT, shipping and commissioning, handover, spare parts, obsolescence, and retirement.
Comparing Quotes for Custom Equipment: Normalizing Scope and Risk
How to compare quotes for custom handling equipment: a scope baseline, exclusions, line-item price checks, contract type, technical risk, and acceptance terms.
Total Cost of Ownership and ROI for Custom Material Handling
How to model total cost of ownership for custom material handling: life-cycle cost elements, discounting, net savings, SIR, AIRR, and why payback misleads.
Choosing a Builder: Design-Build vs. Build-to-Print for Custom Machinery
Design-build vs. build-to-print for custom machinery: performance vs. detail specs, who carries design risk, warranty, verification, and controls scope.