“Massive Rethinking Required”

Then how can this problem be solved?

Schreiner: The solution is simple: If you invest in quality at the beginning, you avoid follow-up costs during the system’s lifecycle, which are often many times higher.

Here is an example that also shows why it is important to have a differentiated view of the various wind turbine components: The seals and accumulators from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies are only a very small part of the total investment volume for a wind turbine – but at the same time, precisely these parts have an immense effect when it comes to the wind turbine’s flawless operation in the long term. If a turbine manufacturer were to accept costs during the acquisition that are a negligible part of the overall balance, some of the quality-related costs could certainly be avoided or significantly reduced. This is how parts that seem minor get to have a big effect.

In summary, you might say: The industry is nickeling and diming itself to death. That’s why a massive rethinking is urgently required – away from higher, faster, further, but towards high quality systems that have been developed realistically and. In addition to the manufacturers, politicians are also called on to create the appropriate framework conditions.

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