What is industrial automation?

Industrial automation means the use of control tools (such as computers) instead of humans to guide and control industrial machinery and production processes. Automation refers to the use of control systems (such as numerical control, programmable logic control, and other industrial control systems), mechanical and electronic, with the help of computers to monitor (control) the production line, where the target needs to be reduced. . Is human.

 

Types of industrial automation

Industrial automation systems are generally divided into four categories:
Fixed automation systems
Programmable automation systems
Flexible automation systems
Integrated automation systems

 

Industrial automation products

Among the products used in industrial automation systems, the following can be mentioned:
PLC
HMI
Industrial Controller
Industrial Sensor
Industrial Relay
Encoders
Rulers
Communication converters
Power supply
Limit Switch
Recorder or Data Logger
How industrial automation systems work
Using this technology, industrial processes are controlled automatically. In this method, process variables are adjusted to the desired values ​​using the loop control technique.
With the use of industrial automation systems, in areas where working conditions are dangerous for manpower, machinery replaces manpower and ultimately the safety of factory workers is guaranteed.
 

Names of the top 10 companies in the field of industrial automation
There are several companies in the world in the field of production and design of industrial automation products and equipment, including the following:
Siemens
ABB
Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric
Honeywell (Honeywell Process Solutions)
Mitsubishi Electric
Yokogawa electric
Emerson (Emerson Process Management)
Danaher Industrial Ltd
Omron Automation