{"id":4709,"date":"2024-06-17T12:53:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T12:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/softweb.co.in\/?p=4709"},"modified":"2025-01-03T11:43:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T11:43:53","slug":"types-of-industrial-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/softweb.co.in\/blog\/types-of-industrial-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Industrial Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nIndustrial automation involves the use of computerized systems to manage various manufacturing processes and machinery, reducing the need for human intervention. These systems typically handle tasks that are repetitive, mechanical, or both.<\/span><\/p>\n Industrial Automation are part of smart factory automation which helps business organizations to automate their manufacturing operations. These helps plant owners and senior management to embrace digital transformation efficiently.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As industries modernize and technology advances, the adoption of automated systems has become widespread, significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This trend has driven substantial growth in the industrial automation market, which reached $127.04 billion in 2018 and is projected to soar to $296.70 billion by 2026, according to Fortune Business Insights.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n While these statistics highlight the growing adoption of automation systems, they do not detail the various types of automation systems available. So, how can you determine which automation system is best for your business?<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Choosing the right automation system depends on several factors: labor conditions, competitive pressure, manufacturing and assembly specifications, work requirements, and labor costs. Below, we outline the different types of automation systems and the industries where they are commonly used.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 Also known as hard automation, fixed automation systems perform a specific set of tasks without variation. These systems are typically used in discrete mass production and continuous flow processes. An example of fixed automation equipment is an automated conveyor belt system, which enhances efficiency by moving objects from point A to point B with minimal effort. Like all fixed automation systems, automated conveyor belts perform repetitive operations to achieve high production volumes.<\/span><\/p>\n In mining, the role of crusher, is more like a repetitive process. Mining automation<\/a><\/span><\/strong> helps in analyse the repetitive task of the crusher and its performance.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 Manufacturing processes compatible with this system include:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 \u2013 Repetitive Manufacturing<\/strong>: This allows for limited variations within the manufacturing process, such as in food packaging or the textile industry.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Adopting a fixed automation system, such as automated conveyor belts, along with value-added solutions designed to reduce both time and labor costs during installation, can ease competitive pressure, increase profit margins, and give your business a competitive edge.<\/span><\/p>\n By reviewing the types of systems mentioned and considering the relevant factors, you will be better equipped to select the most suitable automation system for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n
Types of Automation Systems<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Fixed Automation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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