Every process change made by a manufacturer brings with it one or more unique challenges. Consider, for example, the challenges involved when switching from manual or pneumatic presses to servo models for low-force-pressing applications.
Some manufacturers continue to use the older models as a backup during the transition, while others use them for less-critical applications. Sensor and electronic-controls manufacturer Sensata Technologies Inc. is taking a completely different approach, thanks to the Smart Function Kit (SMF) from Bosch Rexroth.