Defining Boundaries in Automation: Job Roles, Decisions & Robots | Factory Automation Radio (Science Podcast Day Special)

What do boundaries look like in the world of engineering and factory automation? In this special episode of Factory Automation Radio, recorded for Science Podcast Day, the hosts tackle the theme of boundaries head-on.The discussion centers on where the lines are drawn – and increasingly blurred – between different job roles and departments within modern factories and production environments. Explore concepts like:The "51 to 49 rule" in decision-making: How do teams prioritize, especially when considering customer needs?The evolving scope of technical roles, particularly for PLC engineers.The diminishing boundaries between traditional hardware and software responsibilities in automation.The conversation also briefly touches upon the challenge of defining the boundary of what constitutes a robot and weighs the practicalities of deep specialization versus cultivating broader skill sets in today's manufacturing landscape.Tune into Factory Automation Radio for a fascinating discussion applying the concept of boundaries to the structure, roles, and future of industrial automation.#FactoryAutomation #IndustrialAutomation #Engineering #Boundaries #SciencePodcastDay #JobRoles #PLCEngineer #Hardware #Software #Manufacturing #SkillSets #Robotics #Podcast #FactoryAutomationRadio