Overengineering is what the experts call this phenomenon; and it is becoming more and more common, not only in laptops, televisions or dishwashers. According to RWTH Aachen University, engineers have a penchant for perfectionism, especially in Germany. Everything that is possible is packed into a technical product, be it a car or a machine. According to Chris Löwer in an article worth reading in Süddeutsche, innovations are often confused with the art of engineering. But real innovations are only what really benefits the customer. I think so too!

What do you expect from a grinding machine?
Of course we at Haas Schleifmaschinen also want to build the best grinding machine in the world for our customers. What we don't want, however, is to sell you a grinding machine that you find too complicated. A Haas Multigrind® has to master complex grinding processes, but it should not be complicated. We are working on this task. You can help us: here in the blog.

Tell us your opinion
Write to us, preferably here in the blog or by e-mail. What does a grinding machine have to do for you? What do you think of as overengineering with a Haas Multigrind®? What do you consider to be particularly successful? What do you miss about our machines? What experience do you have with our machines? Where do you get off on overengineering?

Are engineers and technicians that shy?
You know what I'm saying? I sometimes wonder why nobody dares to leave a comment here? Why is that? Don't engineers and technicians like to write? Don't engineers and technicians like to exchange ideas? Well, I can't imagine that. You can believe me, there's no Goethe in me either, and I don't even write a blog post like that in two minutes. Well, I'm looking forward to your opinion.

Dirk Wember