Everything you explain here is true. The main problem in industrial automation field is that there are very less OEMs due to specific type of product which related to clients and not for mass users. They always use programming platform and protocol which only compatible with their product family and not with others OEMs. So sometimes even if end user have perfect idea what they are falling into, they can't select best product in different segment from different OEMs. Hope the day will come when industrial automation industry will expand like IT/computer industry where we can use one programming language on different products within the industry. Right now for any industrial automation engineer who had worked for only one OEM then he has hard time to change job where products from different OEMs are used. By the way thanks for your video.

I work in industrial automation and I was trying to understand how it operates. This video made it super clear and fun to watch. Part 2 please!

Walker, this is based on the premise that machine builders only use one distributor. Granted to you that rebates etc would be likely better based on volume if you purchased through only one.

Boy was I glued to this video. Really learned a lot here. Looking forward to part 2.

Eager for P2! So much experience with controls and components compatibility and versions. Used the word “racket” often.

Excellent video about the status that we live in. Take in count that OEMs can also have good Cloud, ERP and/or MES products but terrible SCADA, PLC, HMI, sensors, etc. I know consultants that will push ERP solutions to substitute MES or SCADA products day and night just to make money. Also, I think distributors should become more like tech-hubs to create community collab in their area of reach. PS: Great content!

I would quit my day job to work for you for free and learn from you

I really need the second part. Your work is awesome, congrats. Grettings from Chile!

Good explanation of an old structure until 17:00. There are OEM's that focus on cross-compatibility and encourage competition for the benefit of the End-user. Looking forward to part 2 and your take on the new model.

"Rockwell isn't good at anything" 🤣🤣🤣

cant wait for part 2 man!! so informative and practical \m/

You are focusing on the manufacturing industry, which is great. I am curious about the application of IIOT 4.0 in underground mining. Being involved in an underground mining project I can see many ‘touch points’ for the future digital mine. Would you like to discuss?

Eagerly waiting for P.2. Let`s break the ass of industrial automation mafia selling overpriced outdated products to end users.

Thank u Guys, this videos are priceless.

I'm saving money for the mastermind!

This video is like the first episode of a TV series where the hero that evolves in a highly corrupted environment finally gets the whole picture and finds the weak point that will make everything collapse 🍿 but... where's part 2... and 3 ? I wan to know the end of the story😱

How about a real world example?

So how is this changing??

A.R.?