Open Source Hardware for Industrial Automation: Why It’s Not Just a Hobbyist’s Dream Anymore

Let’s be real for a second. When you hear “open source,” your brain probably jumps to software—Linux, WordPress, maybe even that weird Python library you installed last week. But hardware? That feels different. Hardware is physical. It’s wires, motors, and PLCs that run factories. It feels… proprietary by default. But here’s the thing: open source hardware for industrial automation is […]