If you design or build industrial machines, you probably know all about hardwiring. It remains the most common way to bring power and signal to the machine because it offers perceived savings in installation costs. But the cost savings are really a mirage once you factor in the full range of wiring costs. These obviously include time and materials: the cost of the wire, cable, accessories and labour. Less obvious is the fact that you'll also incur hidden installation costs with their own labour and time-to-market considerations.
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