The market for used
machines has grown steadily in recent years and it can be assumed that this
trend will continue in the coming years. An important factor for the positive
development of the market is the increasing demand for used machines from
emerging and developing countries. These countries are increasingly investing
in modern industrial production and therefore need inexpensive yet powerful
machines.
Another important factor is the increasing sustainability in production. More
and more companies rely on the use of used machines to improve their
environmental balance. As a rule, used machines have already completed part of
their service life and, thanks to resource conservation, do not contribute as
much to the pollution of the environment as new machines. Conservation refers
to the raw materials and energy required to manufacture a new machine.
The economic situation also plays a role in the development of the used
machinery market. In economically difficult times, many companies are forced to
reduce their expenses and therefore increasingly rely on used machines. In this
way, they can maintain their production without having to make large
investments.
The increasing digitization in production also favors the market development
for used machines. More and more companies rely on the use of digital
technologies such as industrial automation, data analysis and machine learning.
This increases the demand for modern used machines that can be equipped with
these technologies. Keyword: Retrofit.
The supply of used machines will also increase in the coming years. More and
more companies are choosing to sell their old machines to make room for newer
and more powerful models. This leads to a larger selection of used machines on
the market and makes it easier for interested parties to find the right machine
for them.
An important trend will
also be the increasing availability of information about used machines. More
and more suppliers of used machines are offering detailed information and
technical data on their products to make it easier for potential buyers to make
a decision. This information can be viewed online, making it easier to find
suitable machines and speeding up the buying process.
Another trend will be the
increasing demand for used machines for the production of renewable energies.
In particular, the production of solar panels and wind turbines requires
special machines that are often only available second-hand. Therefore, the
demand for these machines is likely to increase in the coming years.
However, a possible problem for the used machinery market could be the lack of
availability of spare parts. Older machines in particular can have difficulties
in obtaining spare parts, making maintenance and repair difficult and
increasing operating costs.
In summary, the market for used machines will continue to grow in the coming
years. This is driven by demand from emerging and developing countries,
increasing sustainability in production, the economic situation and increasing
digitization in production. A larger selection of used machines and the
increasing availability of information about these machines will make the
search and buying process easier. However, a possible challenge could be the
lack of availability of spare parts.
In special machine
construction, used machines, mostly even of conventional design, are sought
after simply because of their machine bed. Often found on older machines, the
cast-iron beds or stands make an excellent base for precision machinery, as
cast iron is particularly vibration-dampening.
The body parts that are no
longer used on such machines then end up on the spare parts market and thus
ensure the continued existence of other machine tools.
With the introduction of
the new used machine platform tramao, we are aiming to build up a comprehensive
range of spare parts that is available worldwide in the coming years. This
should enable older machines in particular to benefit from this option in order
to overcome the problem of the lack of spare parts in the past. We believe that
wider availability of spare parts will greatly improve the lifespan and
efficiency of these older machines, contributing to more sustainable and
efficient production. We are certain that our platform will make an important
contribution to making the industry more sustainable and efficient.