maskinsidan
Maskinsidan is a term used in engineering and production to denote the machine side of a system or process. It refers to the parts of the installation that are controlled, executed, or maintained by machinery and automation, including mechanical structures, drive and transmission systems, sensors, actuators, power electronics, controllers, and the software that coordinates machine operation. The term is often used to distinguish the machine-centric portion from the human-facing side (the user interface, operation planning, and manual procedures).
In practice, maskinsidan encompasses the hardware and software that enable automated production, robotics, CNC machines, and
The distinction between maskinsidan and människansidan—often translated as the human side—helps clarify responsibilities and aids risk
See also: människansidan, industrial automation, safety engineering.