Automation is upcoming improvement in mechanization that utilizes specific human operators for executing specified machinery parts for performing a task. The term automation mans “self-dictating” as well as a mechanism move for itself which is derived from Greek. The aim of it to create manual operation of task by using advanced powered machinery that deliver on the decision made by human. It is a powerful control system similar to robot as well as computer and it have a information technologies for manging a unique machineries as well as techniques in an industry which replace humans. In scope of industrialization it is the second step beyond mechanization.

Components of Industrial Automation

• Control software
• Control Hardware
• Field instruments

Advantages of Industrial Automation

• Lower operating cost
• High productivity & quality
• High flexibility
• High information Accuracy
• High safety

Disadvantage of Industrial Automation

The beginning investment needs large investment because the quick switch from humans to robot in automatic production line is very high. Although some investment is necessary is to teach also the employees to handle new machineries.