TMS advances modular design for long-term MSV value
Project-specific vehicles built on proven modules
No two tunnelling projects are exactly alike. Tunnel geometry, payload requirements, gradients, logistics concepts and interfaces can differ significantly, which means that every TMS Multi-Service Vehicle must be adapted to the conditions of its future jobsite.
At the same time, not every component needs to be developed from scratch for each new vehicle. A modular architecture makes it possible to use recurring assemblies and functional modules across different MSV concepts while keeping the overall vehicle tailored to the project.
This approach combines two important requirements: flexibility where individual engineering is needed and standardization where proven solutions provide an advantage.
Continuous improvement through recurring modules
One of the main benefits of modularity is the ability to build on experience gained from previous vehicles and projects. When modules are used repeatedly, their operating range can be tested more systematically and clearly defined.
Experience from production, commissioning and operation can then feed directly into further development. Customer feedback and improvement ideas can also be incorporated into subsequent versions of a module.
Over time, this continuous development helps make individual modules more robust and further improve the overall quality of the MSV. For customers, this means project-specific vehicles that are increasingly based on technology already tested and proven in real operating conditions.
Advantages throughout the vehicle lifecycle
The benefits of modular design continue beyond the initial vehicle configuration. Clearly defined modules can simplify troubleshooting, maintenance and the replacement of individual assemblies. Recurring components also make spare parts management more efficient and can support faster availability of commonly required parts.
Modularity also creates advantages when vehicles reach the end of a project. Suitable modules can be removed, inspected, stored and prepared for reuse or remanufacturing in a later lifecycle. The same principle supports adaptation to new transport tasks or project conditions without necessarily replacing the complete vehicle.
For TMS, modularity is therefore not simply a design principle. It is a way of combining project-specific solutions with proven quality, efficient service and long-term preservation of technical value.