Spot Hidden Cost Drivers

Find out How Remote I/O Impacts Time, Budget, and Collaboration

Use this checklist to identify cost drivers in your machine design

Make Better Technical Decisions with Full System Visibility


  •  Identify cost and risk drivers throughout the entire I/O lifecycle 
  •  Understand how architectural choices affect scalability and reliability 
  • Reduce downstream issues caused by late design or integration changes 
  • Create a clear technical basis for investment and system decisions 

How well is your remote I/O architecture prepared to control costs? 

Catch complexity before it becomes a problem

The development and construction phase determine how complex, scalable, and cost-efficient a machine will be over its lifecycle. The checklist helps identify cost drivers early and align electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines around a clear architecture. 

Ensure integration stays simple as systems evolve  

Integrating new modules often reveals weaknesses in the original system design. The checklist helps you evaluate whether your remote I/O architecture supports seamless integration without redesign or excessive technical effort. 

Reduce operational cost drivers before they affect uptime 

Operational costs are often the result of earlier design and integration decisions. The checklist helps uncover opportunities to reduce maintenance effort, downtime, and supplier dependency while improving system reliability. 

The Hidden Cost Impact of Remote I/O Architecture 

Remote I/O architecture choices directly influence system complexity and total cost of ownership. This checklist helps you review these decisions early, so downstream effort and cost can be reduced before they become fixed. 
Christian Hering
Product Management Remote I/O and Communication
Festo SE & Co. KG

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