// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Industrial Automation
The use of control systems, computers, and robotics to automate industrial processes and machinery, reducing the need for human intervention. It aims to increase productivity, quality, and safety.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Industrial automation is the deployment of control systems, instrumentation, and information technologies to operate and control industrial machinery and processes, aiming to maximize production efficiency, consistency, safety, and reliability with minimal human oversight.
BACKGROUND
Automation describes a wide range of technologies that reduce human intervention in processes, mainly by predetermining decision criteria, subprocess relationships, and related actions, as well as embodying those predeterminations in machines. Automation has been achieved by various means including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic devices, and computers, usually in combination. Complicated systems, such as modern factories, airplanes, and ships typically use combinations of all of these techniques. The benefits of automation includes labor savings, reducing waste, savings in electricity costs, savings in material costs, and improvements to quality, accuracy, and precision.
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- Factory automation
- Process automation
- Manufacturing automation
USAGE NOTE
Industrial automation is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, enabling mass production, precision, and the handling of hazardous tasks.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Industrial Automation.
A global technology powerhouse with a strong focus on industrial automation, offering a comprehensive portfolio including PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial software, and robotics for various manufacturing sectors.
A dedicated provider of industrial automation and information solutions, including control systems, motor control, sensing devices, and software for digital transformation in manufacturing.
A leader in industrial automation, robotics, power, and motion technologies, providing solutions that include collaborative robots, process automation systems, and electrical components to enhance factory efficiency.
Specializes in automation solutions for process, hybrid, and discrete industries, offering control systems, measurement instrumentation, and software to optimize production and operational performance.
Focuses on digital automation and energy management, providing integrated solutions for industrial control, software, and services that enable smart manufacturing and operational efficiency.
A global leader in factory automation, manufacturing a wide range of industrial robots, CNC systems, and Robomachines for various applications from assembly to heavy-duty material handling.
A German manufacturer of industrial robots and factory automation systems, known for its innovative robotic solutions used in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and other industries.
Offers a broad array of factory automation products and solutions, including PLCs, inverters, servo systems, robots, and human-machine interfaces, contributing to advanced and efficient manufacturing.
Provides a comprehensive suite of industrial automation control technologies and software, including distributed control systems (DCS) and safety systems, primarily for process industries.
A major player in industrial automation and control, specializing in process control systems, instrumentation, and information solutions to enhance operational excellence and safety in industrial plants.