• More and more technical products consist of complex mechanical components that are controlled by complex, intelligent electronics.  For example, there are a multiplicity of special processors and microcontrollers in a modern car, besides the extensive mechanics and engine technology. These control important subsystems such as airbags, navigation and rain sensors etc.
  • Even today's washing machines do not work based purely on the mechanics and the electronics but have more computing power than office computers of ten years ago. Companies and service providers are therefore encouraged to develop and implement systems, where mechanics, electronics and computer science perfectly interact.