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The Denial of AGE ... #VintageMachines
For people or machines in manufacturing, the shame of becoming DISPOSABLE is a reality. Let's explore !
Introduction
Today we will have a discussion on another topic about vintage machines. We discuss being old,not being a fatality and the denial of age. So let's discuss it !
The injonction of USEFULNESS
Modern culture often forces an "obligation of performance" on both people and machines. As machines age, their performance may degrade, but this doesn't mean they aren't useful. He shares an example of a steel factory machine used only two months a year for high-end custom work. Despite its age and low usage, it remains essential to the business, proving that "useful" is relative and age shouldn't be the only factor in assessment.
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Becoming a CONSUMABLE
There is a dangerous bias where old machines are treated as "disposable" or "consumable" pieces of equipment. When a factory gets a budget for new investments, they often automatically throw away the oldest machines. However, The criteria for replacement should be a complex matrix involving process, product, and staff skills, rather than just the date of manufacture.
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The accelerating tech CYCLES
Technology cycles are now driven by software, which moves much faster than hardware. While software might need replacing every 2-3 years, industrial hardware is often designed for a 20-30 year lifespan. Don't following the "IT/Software pace" for mechanical hardware. Just because a specific electronic card is no longer supported by a vendor doesn't mean the entire machine is obsolete.
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Good old VERSATILITY VS Hyper-Specialization
Older machines were often built with versatility and a focus on the skills of the maintenance team—using a diversity of known components that were easier to master. In contrast, modern design favors hyper-specialization and "plug-and-play" black boxes. While this reduces "time to market," it often creates systems that no one knows how to fix if the vendor disappears or the source code is unavailable, making age a "fatality" for the modern machine.
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