5. Conclusion

The geared motor market is highly competitive. The assembly methods described have enabled us to reduce the share of labor in the cost of the final product to 10%, thus enabling us to maintain production units in Europe. But customers are no longer just asking for purchase costs, but also for services such as :

• pre-sale determination of the complete product:

  • complete calculation of elements,

  • direct integration of product dimension files into the customer's CAD system,

  • implementation advice and training ;

• 24-hour, same-day after-sales service;

• recycling and compliance with ISO 14000 ecological procedures (water-based paints);

• factory...