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1. Automation

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   Fixed Automation
   Fixed automation systems are designed around a specific sequence of processing or assembly operations. The configuration of equipment is rigid, optimized for high throughput of standardized products. While requiring substantial initial capital outlay, the unit cost of production approaches theoretical minimums once operational. Maintenance protocols for fixed systems often require specialized, non-interchangeable diagnostic tools calibrated against the original spectral signature …