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What is Industrial Automation?

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What is Industrial Automation?

Industrial Automation Definition

Industrial automation is defined as the use of control devices such as PCs, PLCs, and PACs to manage industrial processes and machinery, reducing the need for human intervention.

Components of Industrial Automation

Industrial Automation Equipment
Sensing and Actuating Elements
Control System Elements
Supervisory Control Elements

Types of Industrial Automation

Process plant automation

In process industries, the product results from many chemical processes based on some raw materials.

Manufacturing automation

The manufacturing industries make the product out of materials using machines/robotics.

Advantages of Automation

Increased labor productivity
Improved product quality
Reduced labor or production cost
Reduced routine manual tasks
Improved safety
Assisted remove monitoring

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