The problem with standards? They suit everyone. And so they’re not perfect for anyone.
For years, industrial production has pursued a clear goal: standardisation for the sake of efficiency.
Fewer variations, less complexity, greater speed.
Today, this approach is no longer sufficient.
In the mechanical engineering sector, and particularly in the field of specialised vehicles, requirements are becoming increasingly specific.
And what was once a standard solution now risks becoming a limitation.
1. Every machine has a different context
Agricultural machinery operates under different conditions to airport vehicles.
An excavator does not have the same requirements as an internal logistics vehicle.
The following differ:
- the environment (dust, humidity, vibrations)
- the type of use (continuous, intermittent, intensive)
- the operator’s posture and habits
To think that a single component could be perfectly suited to all these scenarios is, quite simply, unrealistic.
2. Customisation does not mean making things more complicated
The real mistake is to equate personalisation with chaos.
In fact, when designed well, personalisation is a systematic approach.
At Indemar, we work using a modular approach:
- reliable standard bases
- configurable options
- targeted adjustments
This enables us to offer bespoke solutions without compromising on quality, timelines or costs.
3. Value comes before production
The difference isn’t made in the workshop.
It’s made before that.
In discussions with the customer, in defining requirements, and in truly understanding the end use.
That is where it is decided whether a component will merely be ‘compatible’ or truly effective.
Today’s market does not reward those who produce the most.
Reward those who come up with the best solutions.
And to do that, we need to move away from a catalogue-based approach and adopt a project-based one.
👉 Do you need a solution that really suits your machinery?
Let’s talk about it. The standard is a starting point, not an end point.