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Machina, an open-source kit for maintenance AI agents, now asks a person before it acts

It connects to SAP PM, Maximo, UpKeep, OPC UA and MQTT. As of version 0.4.0, by default it waits for a person's OK before it creates a work order or makes any other change.

For reliability engineers: ask "what's the history on pump P-201?" and get the work orders, parts and the manual's procedure from your own systems.

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Vibe Manufacturing MCP: an agent finds manufacturers for a part spec, estimates landed cost and sends an RFQ

The hosted server ranks contract manufacturers by process, material, certifications and quantity from a directory built from OpenStreetMap, Overture, Wikidata and company websites, and sending an RFQ needs the user's consent. A manufacturer's own agent can answer the RFQ, so quoting can run agent to agent.

For buyers and hardware founders sourcing machined or fabricated parts: get a ranked shortlist and a structured RFQ from one request.

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eae-mcp: an AI assistant that reads, explains and edits Schneider EcoStruxure Automation Expert projects

It works on the project files directly, with no EAE running, and covers IEC 61499 function blocks, CATs, OPC UA mapping and HMI screens, including an ISA-101 style review. It does not compile or download to devices, so EAE stays the place where the build gets checked.

For automation engineers on EcoStruxure: get an explanation of an inherited project, or a first pass at a function block, before you open EAE.