Roby Lynn describes how R2 Labs brings software-defined manufacturing into operational plants by bridging PLCs, robots and AI to address fragmented manufacturing systems. The article focuses on concrete strategies for integrating diverse control equipment and automation assets within existing factory environments.
The write-up examines the practical fit of software-defined manufacturing in shop-floor workflows, highlighting the challenges and considerations when connecting legacy PLCs, robots and newer AI components so disparate systems can operate together more coherently.