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Cobots vs. Industrial Robots in High-Mix/Low-Volume: A Field Guide for Real Throughput
When should high-mix/low-volume plants choose a cobot versus an industrial robot? Compare speed, safety, payload, flexibility, TCO, and a pragmatic selection framework.
Sep 147 min read
Building a Unified Machine Data Layer Without Ripping SCADA
Normalize tags, model assets, and layer KPIs over legacy systems to deliver trusted, real-time manufacturing data—without replacing SCADA.
Sep 147 min read
What Is IT/OT Convergence? A Practical Guide for Plant Teams
Executive Summary IT/OT convergence aligns machines, PLCs, robots, and SCADA (operational technology) with networks, databases,...
Sep 145 min read
OPC UA vs. MQTT Sparkplug: When to Use Which in Brownfield Plants
Executive Summary OPC UA and MQTT Sparkplug solve different integration problems. OPC UA exposes rich, typed device semantics and...
Sep 146 min read
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