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Industrial automation · manufacturing · OT — updated 2026-09-23

Discrete manufacturing

Manufacturing distinct items on lines and cells.

Making distinct items — cars, electronics, packaged goods — as opposed to continuous flow. PLC- and robot-heavy, organized around lines, cells, takt time, and OEE.

See also: Continuous process · OEE

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