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Engineering Dictionary

Factory Automation

Factory automation is the process of using an integrated collection of technologies to perform the functions typically completed by one of more human laborers. Factory automation makes use of sensors, computer systems, network communications and control systems to monitor and control the process being automated. One of the advantages of automation is an increase in the efficiency of the production process and therefore a reduction in the unit cost.