Device manufacturers have during the last 20-25 years gradually integrated computer technology in their devices. Devices in this context covers the vast product range of instruments, analyzers, machines, PDA’s and also communication, automation and automotive equipment etc. Embedded software has been introduced at an ever-increasing rate, and today, software is the key technology to most devices.

The demands of the market

For many device manufacturers, the software in their products has become a major value generator and competitive factor. Device customers want devices that are easy to use, can communicate with ERP systems, store large amounts of information, automate quality ensuring procedures and so on.

But they also prefer:

• solutions that are individually customized for them
• to pay only for what they need
• to easily change their solution when their need changes
• mass-production prices

Many device manufacturers have noted the change in the market situation and can see that a great potential is there, but they don’t know how to address it efficiently.

The search for a solution

Many device manufactures are investing an increasing amount of money in software development. Some have developed their own solutions at a high cost, but most continue to run their business as they always have. This implies that many device manufacturers simply lose business while their software development costs continue to rise.

EQATEC’s unique answer

EQATEC can efficiently address this need in the market, delivering the software solution that is needed and dramatically improving device manufacturing businesses. By implementing the business system needed to efficiently handle the creation of new device variants, mass customization can be realized with ease.