Robust automation visualization delivery

A system comprising:

• an industrial automation visualization source associated with a controlled machine or process;
• a first thin client HMI configured to display a visualization from the industrial automation visualization source in real or near-real time during operation of the controlled machine or process;
• a second thin client HMI configured to display at least a portion of the visualization from the industrial automation visualization source in real or near-real time during operation of the controlled machine or process;
• and
• a visualization manager that, in operation, communicates with the first and second thin client HMIs to permit the first thin client HMI to access and display the visualization from the industrial automation visualization source of a controlled machine or process, and to permit the first thin client HMI to share the visualization with the second thin client HMI in real or near-real time during operation of the controlled machine or process.