Modular design is rapidly becoming the key to cost-effective automation, especially in sectors where demand variability and product diversification are common.

Modular design is reaching new audiences by letting users build systems that are suited to their unique needs and can evolve.

The significance of modularity in automation and machine building. Breaking down a machine into systems based on both functionality and resources can simplify design and maintenance, a concept ...

In addition, modularity allows for more design flexibility, as the various patterns and shapes can be used to customize designs.

Modularity has always been a mainstay of the design processes. The bus on ORS-1, which was launched earlier this year at a cost of $226.3 million, helped set the stage for the latest project.

Is it time for more modular PCs? The trend towards standard, hot swap interfaces like Serial ATA, PCI Express and USB could change the way PCs are built and marketed.