ABSTRACT

Examining options for the practical design of an automated process, this reference provides a vast amount of knowledge to design a new automatic machine or write specifications for a machine to perform an automated process-focusing on the many existing automation concepts used in recent history and showcasing the automation experiences and recommen

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|21 pages

Steps to Automation

chapter 3|20 pages

Justifying Automation

chapter 4|49 pages

The Automation Design Process

chapter 5|28 pages

Industrial Robots

chapter 6|38 pages

Workstations

chapter 7|31 pages

Feeders and Conveyors

chapter 8|48 pages

Actuators

chapter 9|34 pages

Sensors

chapter 10|30 pages

Control

chapter 11|68 pages

Bringing New Automation to Market

chapter 12|12 pages

System Specifications

chapter 13|15 pages

Packaging Machines