At some point, someone has to make it all work. Integration is where design meets reality, where theoretical meets practical implementation. In this discussion, we’ll cover some guidelines that may help ensure the success of your next systems integration project.
A wealth of published content is dedicated to descriptions of technology and components for industrial automation, and deservedly so, for these are the foundation of the capability of today’s cutting-edge production systems. Interesting production applications as well are often highlighted in publications, webinars, and conferences along with details on the unique and challenging tasks being performed. Somewhere in-between the components and the finished system lies the challenging and critical task of turning technology into a working application; this is systems integration.