
Common Industrial Automation Investment Mistakes
Most automation failures are not caused by the robot alone. They begin with a weak problem definition, incomplete cell scope, unrealistic production data or no owner for operation after acceptance.
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Most automation failures are not caused by the robot alone. They begin with a weak problem definition, incomplete cell scope, unrealistic production data or no owner for operation after acceptance.

Manufacturers should fund the controls that reduce the most credible operational consequences first. Asset visibility, controlled remote access, segmentation, recoverable backups and practiced response usually come before advanced tools.