Not sure if it's intentional, but..

You don't NEED mods for this. When bot tech comes around you will gain infinite reach through the use of blueprints and roboports. They mean probably so you can do it yourself without the wait. With the map I'm playing, this is going to be very useful! (Yes, I know I'm replying on a 2-3Y old thread...

Having machines keep recipe limits was a beautiful feature! Don't take it away! It added a beautiful sense of progress into the game.