A special purpose machine gives you a solution that is precisely tailored to your specific needs. This customisation tends to entail a very high degree of engineering. Many of the innovative special solutions are patented by the companies. Engineers often start development from a blank sheet of paper. Special purpose machines always cost more than standard machines. Therefore, whenever possible, manufacturers use existing modules and assemblies as a starting point – or previous solutions that have been implemented and which can be readily adapted to the particular task at hand.
This means you benefit from tried-and-tested components. The specific demands of the task, however, might mean that this approach is not feasible. You will need to allow a longer lead-time to delivery compared to a standard machine.