BUILDING MECHATRONICS BUSINESS

摘要

The word "Mechatronics" was introduced around 1980. It stressed the necessityrnto integrate contributions from different technical fields to create devices with newrnfunctionality. Philips Centre for Industrial Technology has used this approach to build arnbasis for competitive businesses. During this process the organisation has gone throughrndifferent phases of cultural change. Successful business creation required a transformationrnof the profile of technical specialists. The emphasis on mutual respect as a basis forrnfruitful co-operation proves to be of mayor importance.