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Current State — Confusion & Crossovers
- Divisions blurred: MachAutomate floated as both DIY and OEM; MachLabs overlaps DIY.
- Shared products unmanaged (Mach4/Mach V, Wireless Pendant, Motion Controllers, Web Apps).
- No clear ownership → reactive behavior, withheld information, misalignment.
Final Decision — Clarity & Structure
- MachAutomate = OEM platform (single audience).
- New Hobby/DIY/Maker division (name TBD).
- MachLabs = Sandbox only (no direct P&L).
- MachMotion remains retrofits for SMB/Light Industrial.
- Core Tech stewarded by MachAutomate with clear sharing rules.
If We Pursue Industrial — What Changes
Technology
- Language: Lua → C++/C#/Rust
- OS: Windows → Linux (RT Preempt) / RTOS
- Safety: IEC 61508 / ISO 13849
- Fieldbus: EtherCAT / PROFINET / TSN
- Integration: OPC UA, SCADA/MES
Organization
- Platform core team (RT engine, drivers)
- QA automation & certification
- Support desks & SLAs
- Partner/channel enablement
Go-To-Market
- Channels: SIs, OEMs, industrial distributors
- Sales: Enterprise contracts, training/certification
- Products: Certified controllers/HMIs, dev kits