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The Strategic Value of Legacy Components in Automation

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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 realit…