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Factory automation is based on the application of computers. It involves various technologies. These
technologies are applied by persons highly qualified in automation engineering. The technologies
involves in factory automation are motor control and drive system, robotics system, machine vision
system, programmable logic control system and manufacturing executive systems. These are also known
as automation tools without which automation is not possible.

Factory automation facilitates creativity and perspective to implement robot technology. It makes many
manufacturing processes possible without human interference. Automation integrates logic, power,
information technologies and process into one drive system. Automaton applied in the factory uses
machine vision system. It uses robotic machine handling process to perform identification, orientation and
decoding tasks. The programmable logic control system one the important automation tools facilitates the
successful implementation of the automation control system. This system is capable of controlling all
types of machine controls, web handling lines, paper machine and pulping processes. It also works as
conveyor system and does the functions such as packaging and mixing, blending and batching.

There is need to unify the business with plant floor system in the present global scenario. The factory
automation makes it possible. It also provides flow of information to instruct people and machines to
deliver the product as per requirement. Some important functions performed under the automation
include operation scheduling, resource allocation and status, labor management, quality management,
process management and performance analysis.

Today the performance of an organization is based on two things namely effectiveness and efficiency.
Effectiveness means ability to recognize and do everything that can contribute to the organization's
development. Efficiency refers to the ratio of output to the input of any process or system. The efficiency
and effectiveness of a factory or manufacturing unit are greatly advanced by the automation system. It
contributes in increasing the production of the factory as well as makes the manufacturing process more
flexible.

The quality control through factory automation is the key issue behind the application of automation. The
global economy has made the economy more competitive. In this economic environment there is
emphasis on the better quality of products. The automation system in the industries can play a major role
in the quality enhancement. But running after the technological advancement with the revolution in
information technology has raised many issues. A major section of workforce has been rendered jobless
due to the automation system operation. Besides, the whole operation of the factory has become more
and more dependent on the machines and instruments. It has opened the way for any major debacle at
any time.

Advanced Automation Associates, one of the leading
[http://www.advancedautomation.com/process_automation.html ]automation engineering service provider
in USA. It provides [http://www.advancedautomation.com/factory_support.html ]factory automation and
[http://www.advancedautomation.com/distributed_control_systems.html ]distributed control systems.

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