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Based on user feedback and technical evaluations from G2 and Capterra , the software is highly regarded for its flexibility but has noted drawbacks for certain users. :
Moving past simple relay logic into complex Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.). It’s not just about "on" and "off"—it's about timing, sequencing, and fail-safes.
Inside, the air tasted of ozone and rust. Three rows of automated workstations sat dormant, their robotic arms curled like sleeping spiders. The main server hummed—impossible, since the building’s power to this wing had been cut in 2009.