Industrial automation is a combination of control system (computer, frequency converter, robot and other industrial control equipment) and information technology. It is mainly used to coordinate various operating processes and machinery in industry, which can not only save human resources, but also optimize production efficiency.

What is industrial automation?

In the early days, the purpose of automation was to improve productivity (because automated systems could work 24 hours a day) and reduce labor-related costs (i.e., wages and benefits). Today, however, the focus of automation has shifted to improving the quality and flexibility of manufacturing processes. In the automotive industry, the installation of pistons into the engine is usually carried out manually, with an error rate of 1-1.5%. At present, automated machines are used to perform this task with an error rate of 0.00001%.

Advantages of industrial automation
Reduce operating costs: industrial automation eliminates health care costs and labor-related paid holidays and vacations. In addition, industrial automation does not require other employee benefits, such as bonuses and pensions. Most importantly, although it is associated with higher initial costs, it can save workers' monthly salaries, thereby saving enterprises a lot of costs. Because the machines used in industrial automation do not often fail, the maintenance cost is low. If something goes wrong, only computers and maintenance engineers can fix it.

High productivity
Although many enterprises employ hundreds of production workers to work in shifts, up to three shifts, so that the plant can operate within the maximum number of hours, the plant still needs to be closed for maintenance and vacation. However, enterprises can achieve their production goals by running at full load 24 hours a day through industrial automation. This greatly improves the productivity of enterprises, and more information is in the vibration chain.

high-quality
Automation reduces human error. In addition, unlike humans, robots do not involve any fatigue, which leads to the production of products of consistent quality at different times.

High flexibility
Adding new tasks to the assembly line requires operator training, but robots can be programmed to perform any task. This makes the manufacturing process more flexible

High information accuracy
Adding automatic data collection enables you to collect key production information, improve data accuracy, and reduce data collection costs. In terms of reducing waste and improving processes, this provides you with the fact that you make the right decisions. More information lies in the vibration chain.

High security
Industrial automation can handle dangerous situations by deploying robots, so that the production line is safe for employees.

Disadvantages of industrial automation:
High initial cost
The initial investment from manual production line to automatic production line is very high. In addition, training employees to use this new advanced equipment also involves a lot of costs. More information is in the vibration chain.