Defining an Integrator and the Importance of Specialization

The hosts explore their own perspectives on what constitutes an integrator, including the role of machine builders and the importance of meshing multiple systems together. They discuss finding a need, solving it, and realizing that the solution could be more valuable than the integration work itself. The chapter also delves into the skill sets that systems integrators should have, emphasizing the need for specialization in areas such as PLCs, HMI screens, MES layers, data analytics, and networking.