OEMs and automation system integrators both play important roles in industrial automation. OEMs provide specialised equipment and automation designed for specific machines, while integrators focus on connecting technologies into reliable and scalable automation environments. Understanding the distinction between these roles can help organisations plan automation projects more effectively and ensure systems are designed for long-term operational success.

Introduction Industrial automation has transformed manufacturing, processing, and production industries over the past several decades. Today, automation systems are responsible for controlling complex operations that would be impossible to manage manually. However, many facilities now face a new challenge: balancing modern automation technologies with legacy systems that have been running reliably for many years. The Challenge of Mixed Automation Environments Many industrial

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