Automation (ancient Greek: = self dictated) or industrial automation or numerical control is the use of control systems such as computers to control industrial machinery and processes, replacing human operators. In the scope of industrialization, it is a step beyond mechanization. Whereas mechanization provided human operators with machinery to assist them with the physical requirements of work, automation greatly reduces the need for human sensory and mental requirements as well.
Early machines were simple machines that substituted one form of effort with a more humanly manageable effort, as lifting a large weight with a system of pulleys or a lever. Later machines were also able to substitute natural forms of renewable energy, such as wind, tides, or flowing water, for human energy. The sailboat replaced the paddled or oared boat. Still later, early forms of automation were driven by clock type mechanisms or similar devices using some form of artificial power source— a wound-up spring, channelled flowing water, or steam— to produce some simple, repetitive action, such as moving figures, making music, or playing games. Such early moving devices, featuring human-like figures, were known as automatons and date from perhaps 300 BC). In 1801, the patent was issued for the automated loom using punched cards. This invention by Joseph Marie Jacquard revolutionized the textile industry.
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Automation, Inc. - Manufactures automation equipment for use in automotive, chemical, food, machinery, metals, mining, oil, plastics, and paper industries. Contains profile, training, jobs, products, and services.
Meta Description: [ Electrical, engineering and automation solutions, products, software, and services to the industrial, manufacturing, and construction industries. ]
Engineering, Inc. - Company develops robust cost-effective factory automation, alarm, vision, and thermal detection systems. Products include 'AlarmTrax', 'ForeTrax', 'VisTrax', and infrared slag detection.
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Machine - Diverse company offering a wide range of services including machining, CNC, press rebuilding, industrial automation, robotics and un-coiler / feeder systems.
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BCS Motion, Inc. - Mid Atlantic supplier of factory automation equipment and integrated solutions with expertise in; motion controls, AC/DC drives, sensors, and linear positioners. Site has A-Z product listings
Bosch Automation Technology - Manufacturers of flexible automation equipment, fluid power, hydraulics and industrial controls.
Meta Description: [ Bosch Rexroth provides design engineers with high-quality motion control products and the applications engineering to help them design sustainable competitive advantage into their machines. ]
Brock Solutions, Inc. - Specializes in projects requiring MES solutions, automation engineering and management. Customers benefit from tested, reliable systems, and enjoy higher productivity and reduced operating costs.
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Centrifugal Equipment Service Corp. - Specializes in manufacturing Windows based HMI systems for efficient control of centrifugals and compressed air systems.
CLB Media Inc. - Publishers of the Manufacturing Automation magazine. Covers the application of advanced systems, machine design and technology across manufacturing industries in Canada.
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Cleveland Motion Controls, Inc. - Manufacturer of motion control solutions ranging from automation components through integrated systems. Company profile, and product and contact details.
Data Link Systems - Company integrates and builds industrial automation and information systems. Specifically dealing with controls, and robotics and data capture systems.
Meta Description: [ Data Link Systems is an automation systems integrator located in Peoria Illinois. Data Link does automation and information systems for manufacturing clients. We range from consulting to turn-key systems integration. We use automation technology tools such as robots programmable controllers and... ]
EMX Industries, Inc - USA. Manufacturers of industrial sensors and controls for a wide range of applications. Automation and process control systems for the automotive, packaging, labeling, metal stamping, paper and wood processing, plastics, electronics and pharmaceutical Industries. Technical information on PDF files. Links to related sites.
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Fuji Electric Corp. of America - Manufacturer representative for contactors and motor starters, circuit protection devices, easy logic controllers(ELCs), ring compressors, pumps and systems, and power generation equipment.
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GÜDEL - Design, development, implementation and support of precision handling solutions for enhanced productivity
Meta Description: [ Automation and robotics technology, power transmission and gearbox components with more than 50 years of inhouse production. ]
HB Esmech Pvt., Ltd. - India. Manufactures pickling, slitting, cut-to-length, galvanizing, and color coating lines. Also produces cold rolling mills and other special purpose equipment for the flat rolled metal coil industry. Exports worldwide.
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Hepenix - Designs, produces, installs, maintains equipment for plant automation, robotics, nuclear techniques, other. Teaching and consulting.
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Heron Robotunits - Austria. Specializes in broad range of modular automation systems. Products include belt conveyor, safety fence, linear motion, power slide, extrusion, and fastening units.
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Industrial Automation and Controls Supplier - Industrial Automation and Controls Supplier
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Kali SRP Technologies - Design and manufacture standard and robotic pick and place systems for applications from machine loading to complete assembly systems to inspection and online systems. From India.
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Klinkmann. - Finland. Offers a full range of automation services. Including wireless solutions, communication software, components, electrical installations, building and industries. Site in Multiple languages.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (MEAU) - Product information and technical documents and information. Leading manufacturer of factory automation, motion control, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and automated sewing equipment and systems.
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Mitsubishi Electric. - Industrial arm of the car giant, manufacturing small scale automation solutions to large industrial plc applications and hardware.
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MotionNET.com - Online directory for hardware and software, electronic, mechanical, motion control, automation, robotics, optics and machine vision engineering.
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MotionNET.com is the free technical web portal for engineers and technical staff dealing with hardware and software, electronic, mechanical, motion control, automation, robotics, lasers, optics, and machine vision technologies. Browse the categorized database of engineering products and compa... ]
MSI Tec. - Supplies parts and engineering services to the automation industry. Products include motion control and factory components and turn-key solutions.
Okura Yusoki. - Manufacturer and system integrator, including robot palletizer's, various types of automated conveyors. As well as sorting and physical distribution equipment.
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Plant Automation - Daily news and product updates for professionals about manufacturing, technology, equipment, supplies. Discussion forums, online chat, newsletter, software.
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Probal Design. - Research and development company specializing in production equipment and systems; industrial design, automation, robotics, prototyping, pneumatics, electronics, electrical and mechanical installation.
Process Inc. - Provides project management for capital equipment installations, developing information specifications to select vendors and components, including electronic motor drives, PLC / PC and HMI-SCADA.
Q-TEC Engineering Group - Provider of robotic and automated vision systems and turnkey solutions for industrial, automotive and assembly production companies.
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Selco Engineering, Inc. - Specializing in assembly lines, lean work cells, robot integration and vision systems.
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SICK - German manufacturer of sensors and sensor systems. In both factory and process automation, vision systems and bar code readers, is one of the technology and market leaders.
Steel Master Trasnfer, inc. - Manufacture of custom industrial automation for the automotive industry.
Syron Engineering and Manufacturing, LLC - Innovative solutions for industrial automation problems. Metal-working, plastics, packaging, automotive industries served worldwide. Supply of tooling and feedback devices.
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System Controls Ltd. - New Zealand. Specialists in all facets of Automation Technology development. Integrating Software, PLCs, SCADA (HMI), Electrical and Electronics expertise.
Tau Controllo Processi - A group that work in the field of automated manufacturing systems and plant logistics through a combined offer of products and services.
Tecna, Srl. - Italian company manufacturers a range of testing equipment for medical devices and automation procedures, such as leak testers for pressure decay, and other industrial instruments
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