So many processes in modern civilization have no feedback mechanism. They have to operate open-loop sync'd only with the wall clock. The clock is a crutch. Whe

So many processes in modern civilization have no feedback mechanism. They have to operate open-loop sync'd only with the wall clock. The clock is a crutch. Where variable speed manufacturing will have problems is in large batch chemical processes that occur at their own rate but still need input/output power to maintain the proper reaction. All of this parallels clockless computing [1] I think rapid prototyping tech will lead to smaller, more async factories where things are built on demand, not via an assembly line. These can naturally be run on available power. Imagine a milling machine or robot that could be start/stopped at will and could be dialed down to different power consumption curves all while not losing track of the work. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asynchronous_circuit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asynchronous_circuit