What is Automation?
The purpose of automation is to make a machine automatic. Because of automation, human intervention is reduced. Automation is widely used in automobile manufacturing, processed food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, pharma manufacturing, packing machines, home automation, printing machines, textile machines, furnace and other machines in foundries and so on for a large number of applications. Automation in manufacturing. Many years ago, when there was no automation, manufacturing was dependant on manually operated machines. However, automation uses PLC , motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, SCADA, and HMI automation gives advantages like fast speed, high accuracy, high quality, safety, repeatability. Hence, automation is a must for the survival and progress of any manufacturing company. Benefits of Automation: L ow operating costs Automated machines can do tasks which are humanly impossible. Due to the efficient and energy-saving abilities of machines, energy bills ...