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How software-defined manufacturing fits into real factory operations

The Robot Report August 22, 2026
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An explanation of how software-defined manufacturing connects PLCs, robots, and AI to unify fragmented factory systems and enable more flexible operations.

Why this matters for robot rental

Unified software stacks lower integration friction for temporary robot deployments and rentals in factories by simplifying orchestration, monitoring, and interoperability across diverse equipment.

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Roby Lynn explains how R2 Labs bridges PLCs, robots, and AI to unify fragmented manufacturing systems. The post How software-defined manufacturing fits into real factory operations appeared first on The Robot Report .

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