The narrative in modern manufacturing often centers on the cutting edge: AI-driven robotics, hyper-connected IIoT ecosystems, and autonomous logistics.
While this rapid innovation drives the industry forward, it creates a stark contrast with the reality on the factory floor. In many facilities, the backbone of production remains robust, reliable hardware that has been running effectively for decades.
This creates the “Obsolescence Dilemma”. Manufacturers frequently issue End-of-Life (EOL) notices for hardware that is still critical to daily operations, forcing plant managers into difficult decisions. [Read more…] about The Strategic Value of Legacy Components in Automation