...of computers to control a particular process in order to increase reliability and efficiency, often through the replacement of employees. For a manufacturer, this could entail using robotic assembly lines to manufacture a product. Automation is the use of control systems (such as numerical control, programmable logic control, and other industrial control systems), in concern with other applications of information technology (such as computer-aided technologies [CAD, CAM], to control industrial machinery and processes, reducing the need for human intervention. In the scope of industrialization, automation is a step beyond mechanization. Whereas mechanization provided human operators with machinery to assist them with the muscular requirements of work, automation greatly reduces the need for human sensory and mental requirements as well. Processes and systems can also be automated. Automation plays an increasingly important role in the global economy and in daily experience. Engineers strive to combine automated devices with mathematical and organizational tools to create complex systems for a rapidly expanding range of applications and human activities. Many roles for humans in industrial processes presently lie beyond the scope of automation. Human-level pattern recognition, language recognition, and language production ability are well beyond the capabilities of modern mechanical and computer systems. Tasks requiring subjective assessment or synthesis of complex sensory...
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...Three Automation Types Quantity Quantity A. Fixed Automation A system in which the sequence of processing (or assembly) operations is fixed by the equipment configuration. The operations in the sequence are usually simple. lt is the integration and coordination of many such operations into one piece of equipment that makes the system complex. Typical features: * Suited to high production quantities * High initial investment for custom-engineered equipment * High production rates * Relatively inflexible in accommodating product variety The economic justification for fixed automation is found in products with very high demand rates and volumes. The high initial cost of the equipment can be spread over a very large number of units, thus making the unit cost attractive compared to alternative methods of production. Examples of fixed automation include mechanized assembly lines (starting around 1913 - the product moved along mechanized conveyors, but the workstations along the line were manually operated) and machining transfer lines (beginning around 1924). B. Programmable Automation The production equipment is designed with the capability to change the sequence of operations through reprogramming to accommodate different product configurations. The operation sequence is controlled by a program, which is a set of instructions coded so that the system can read and interpret them. New programs can be...
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...8/24/2014 An Overview on Industrial Automation - Structures & Technologies To resolve the automation and control issues, industries use the ever changing technologies in control systems for efficient production or manufacturing processes. These requires the high quality and reliable control systems. New trends in industrial automation deals with latest control devices and communication protocols to control field devices like control valves and other final control elements. Some of the smart devices or instruments used in automated industry has the ability to control the processes and also communication capabilities without interfacing to other field level control devices like PLC’s. What is Industrial Automation? Industrial automation is the use of various control devices like PC’s/PLC’s/DCS, used to have control on various operations of an industry without significant intervention from humans and to provide automatic control performance. In industries, control strategies use a set of technologies which are implemented to get the desired performance or output, making the automation system most essential for industries. A ut omat ed proc es s in indus t ries Industrial automation involves usage of advanced control strategies like cascade controls, modern control hardware devices as PLC’s,sensors and other instruments for sensing the control variables, signal conditioning equipments to connect the signals to the control devices, drives and other significant final...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Automation Process of Accounting Information System ACC/542 Accounting Information Systems March 27, 2012 Kudler Fine Foods Accounting Information Systems Kudler Fine Foods (Kudler) is an upscale specialty food store chain in the San Diego, CA area. It was established in 1998 by its current owner Kathy Kudler, and since has expanded to three locations, all focused on providing the best quality bakery products, fresh produce and meats, condiments, packaged foods, cheese, specialty dairy products and fine wine (Apollo Group, Inc., 2011). Kudler currently uses a retail management system that includes a point of sale (POS) module for cash sales, QuickBooks software for payroll functions, Microsoft Access as a customer database, an Excel spreadsheet as an inventory tracker, and several other specific-area modules required to operate the system. Although the current software addresses most of Kudler's accounting information system (ACI) needs, team A recommends installing a new system that would centralize major accounting functions and automate some processes the company currently performs manually (Apollo Group, Inc., 2011). When choosing new accounting software, most companies have several options. These include custom solutions, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and industry specific AIS. Team A recommends Kudler purchases an industry specific solution for several reasons. There are numerous businesses, for...
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...History The early days of home automation have emerged in the mid-1980s. It all starts with the miniaturization of electronic and computer systems. Second, the development of electronic components in household products has significantly improved performance, streamlined and reduced the costs of energy consumption equipment. The appearance on the market of communication services such as high-performance digital networks is not foreign to the emergence of innovative systems-oriented communication and exchange in the building and out of it . It is in order to provide more comfort, security and ease of use in building management that automation has had its premises. The observation of various work done since 1985 shows a development of automation in three areas: • The specification of the PLC: the products are diversifying in order to be a strong fit with customer needs; • Interfaces support: a growing effort is provided to make the man / machine interface more efficient and enjoyable; • Communication tools in the home: cable, internet and telephony are factors that are changing every day interactions between people and between them and the machines. There are just over 20 years of SECURISCAN THOMSON was the first home automation system installed in a house. But current technology did not exist and the installation was not a pioneer success. Since then, considerable advances have occurred to help the man in the life of every day. A multitude of products have been created by...
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...Automation was a word first used in the automobile industry of the 1940's to describe the increase use of automatic controls and devices with in the production line. Although not introduced formally until the 1940's, automation wasn't something new. It was the culmination of mans scientific achievements, bringing into light a new way of working with the world. Automation began to be more of a topic starting in the industrial revolution. With the increase of the world population new ways were needed to help produce more food and consumer goods in an ever more optimized way. The great minds at the time quickly began developing methods and technology that would decrease the use of in labor and increase production along with quality. This was beginning of mass...
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...“Home Automation System to be selected for DragonVale”. Introduction In order to have a more safe and comfortable environment, it is suggested that home automation systems (HAS) can be installed in our company’s. The purpose of this report is to recommend the home automation systems and you should select for DragonVale. Firstly, the home automation systems data collect methods would be discussed. Then, findings about HAS functions, benefits and evaluation would be presented. Finally, conclusion would be drawn. Methodology We collected information about the EPSO in Samsonite SNT-10 and evaluation. It has two documents; document 2 about HAS been researched to know basic functions of a home automation system. The document 3, a research results from Ir. Peter Howard were studied to evaluate of Samsonite SNT-10. Findings According to document 2, a home automation system comprises wireless remote control. It allows users to enjoy remote access of home electronic devices such as Television, Air conditioner with radio wave signals. In addition it access users can control when out of town by use digital door lock and Image Recording System with Door Access Controller. Last the basic function is Intrusion Detector it can alert users to intruders and if it have fire the HAS will call fire station or security room with infrared signals. Installing HAS would bring a number of benefits. First of all, according to Rick Delgado, Interior Designer at fieshome, the said HAS added...
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...Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba School Of Engineering Industrial Engineering Department Automated Conversion Technology Submitted to: Engr. Eugene Ramos Submitted by: Camille G. Cabral 4IE2 Date Submitted: January 21, 2016 Basic Elements of an Automated System Automation is defined as the creation and application of technology to monitor and control the production and delivery of products and services; or in simpler term it is the creation and application of technology to monitor and control the production and delivery of products and services. An Automated System has 3 basic elements, these are Power Source, Program of Instructions, and Control Systems. 1. Power – It refers to the supply needed in order to accomplish the process and operate the automated system. The most common power source is electricity. 2. Program of Instructions – It is the set of commands that specify the sequence of steps in the work cycle and the details of each step. It is used in directing the process. (e.g. Temperature setting of a furnace, Axis position in a positioning system, Motor on or off) 3. Control System – It is actuating of the instructions. Figure 1. The Basic Elements of an Automated System The figure above shows how power is being distributed to the other elements and to the process. Power for process is used to drive the process itself, to load and unload units, and transport between operations. It is also distributed to both 2 and 3 to...
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...SLIDE 1 * Our aim is to provide our customer with an effective Home Automation Solution. Home automation is the use of one or more computers or smart phones and information technology to control basic home functions and features automatically and sometimes remotely. An automated home is sometimes called a smart home. SLIDE 2 * Our solution involves developing a product as well as a service. Where our product is unique and our services are unmatched SLIDE 3 * Our product has hardware and a software part. Our hardware is a Central control unit that will be used to integrate ad control all our devices / functions. The software will be responsible to operate the CCU over the internet. SLIDE 4 * Our Software will be installed on our cellphone as a mobile application. As we can see that through our cell phone, we will be operating available functionalities, that will be remotely executed by our CCU over the internet SLIDE 5 * Since we are developing an indeginous software, therefore it will be encrypted, password protected and we will also get it copyrighted SLIDE 6 * To prevent loss of its competitive edge provided by such information, a successful company has to safeguard its confidential information to develop and maintain a competitive advantage. * Making trade secret protection a priority * Employee Hiring * Confidentiality, or nondisclosure, agreement with Non‐analysis clauses * Maintain computer secrecy by access control * Biometric...
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...AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 WHAT IS AUTOMATION? • Automation is the use of machines, control systems and information technologies to optimize productivity in the production of goods and delivery of services. • The correct incentive for applying automation is to increase productivity, and/or quality beyond that possible with current human labor levels so as to realize economies of scale, and/or realize predictable quality levels. 2 AUTOMATION • In the scope of industrialization, automation is a step beyond mechanization. Whereas mechanization provides human operators with machinery to assist them with the muscular requirements of work, automation greatly decreases the need for human sensory and mental requirements while increasing load capacity, speed, and repeatability. Automation plays an increasingly important role in the world economy and in daily experience. 3 ADVANTAGES OF AUTOMATION • Increased throughput or productivity. • Improved quality or increased predictability of quality. • Improved robustness (consistency), of processes or product. • Increased consistency of output. • Reduced direct human labor costs and expenses. 4 METHODS WHERE AUTOMATION MAY BE IMPLEMENTED TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY OR ROBUSTNESS • Install automation in operations to reduce cycle time. • Install automation where a high degree of accuracy is required. • Replacing human operators in tasks that involve hard physical or monotonous work. • Replacing humans in tasks...
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...How Technology and Automation Affect Employment, the Economy, and You By Cody Ferenchak March 16th 2015 Automation is definitely a topic of concern in almost all of today’s industries. Especially for those in the service industry. Automation is making the processes used in the product and service industry less labor intensive and more productive. Over the last three decades manufacturing companies in the industrialized world have seen what great change automation is bringing to the world in terms of production. Assembly lines in the automotive industry are faster than ever. Electronics such as the iPhone are being constructed in just minutes due to hands of automated robotics. Upgrading to automated technology is becoming more and more accepted. Companies are spending much time and resources on implementing the use of automated labor to cope with the increasing competition from non-industrialized countries whose production costs are much lower. Where there were once hundreds of thousand of laborers filling factories assembling the everyday technological, textile, and household products we use today; are now machines that require no hourly wage, only monthly to sometimes yearly maintenance, up-keep and energy costs. The world of industry we are currently living in has changed. From labor-intensive production, to capital-intensive automation. Not only are we focusing on the tangible side of production, also the many intangible service industries are experiencing change. There...
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...Individual Case Report: Primus Automation Division By: Nick Lasko Situation Primus Automation, an innovative producer of world-class factory automation products and services, is faced with an unusual situation of leasing one of its advanced systems to Avantjet Corporation. Avantjet Corporation, a manufacturer of corporate-jet aircraft, needs this automation system to cut costs and accelerate its company’s production line but is struggling financially. In-result, to make a deal mutually beneficial to Primus Automation and Avantjet, Tom Baumann, analyst and the marketing and sales group recommends going in the direction of leasing. Primus Automation comes up with four possible proposals to present to Avantjet and need to collaborate on which one will salvage a deal for Primus and Avantjet. Primus Automation needs to be able to strike this deal because it has two competitors, Faulhaber Gmbh and Honshu Heavy Industries, nipping at the heals looking to close a deal with Avantjet Corp. These corporations have also made offers to lease their product to Avantjet, only adding more pressure to Primus Automation to offer a leasing deal that can keep Avantjet as a long-term customer. Issues Primus Automation had never before offered leasing and was unfamiliar with the actual workings of leasing arrangements. Fortunately its parent company has extensive leasing expertise and chose to assist Baumann in his research. To analyze the best deal for Avantjet, Baumann needed to create...
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...AUTOMATED CASE PICKING: The next big thing in warehouse automation After setting a firm base in Europe, Automated case picking is gaining ground in US where the number of successful implementations is growing at a rapid pace. Background: Order Picking: Order picking is usually the most recommended among the warehouse processes due to its nature to generate more outbound transactions than inbound transactions. Moreover, it leads to greater customer satisfaction. Productivity in order picking is measured by the pick rate. The three types of picking operations are case pick, piece pick and pallet pick operations. Case pick operations measure no of cases per hour and no of line items per hour. Automated case picking: Automated case picking enables fully automated order picking of a wide range of products and includes a set of technologies aiming at automation of the traditional case picking process. The food and beverage industries have been the major benefactors. Moreover, ACP solutions are increasingly utilized by sectors like retail and soft goods as it answers the challenges of retail distribution. It is suitable for most types of packaging including shrink wrapped products. Advantages of automated case picking over traditional case picking: * 40% lower costs compared to traditional picking methods * Lesser requirement of floor space and shorter lead time * Minimal ergonomic and safety risks * Optimized replenishment strategies leading to improved service...
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...regulation obligations and improve security posture. In using IT, GRC the key part is automation and mapping of policies and control in protecting assets and data. GRC tools can obtain reports and automate assessment of technical control to improve security. IT GRC can adapt to change when adding new application and system or a national disaster. When an organization has to go through an audit, it will be time-consuming, and it will take months. Each of the department and business will have to be done separately without a policy that is not enforced by an automated tool from an IT GRC. IT GRC Tools Organizations are required to meet regulation demands, needs governance, risk, and compliance solutions or Information Technology Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (IT GRC). GRC technology can provide a comprehensive approach to managing of an organization’s vulnerabilities and regulation obligations. Organizations are compliance requirement for Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and using the GRC tools to manage their activities in these three areas. After the (SOX) has been a strategy for other regulations. As in The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPAA) and Gramm-Leach-Biliey Act (GLBA) as the driven force of compliance and governance (Goodchild, 2012). IT GRC has improved in the automation products and were the key part of the organization. Automation help reduces the time in the manual input of the day to day operation of the risk management...
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...does have a well-designed accounting process, but that system is not integrated, and each store is operating on its own with the owner juggling all the time between the three branches to perform some control and to make financial decisions for all of them. Those four activities must be streamlined and integrated in order to render KFF more efficient and effective. In this summary, we will analyze the pros and cons associated with an industry-specific software, or develop customized software. We will look at various enhancement and automation options available to KFF. We will also develop flowcharts to show the flow of data into and from each of the four systems analyzed. Prioritize the Four Main Systems The priority of the four main systems should be automation of the payroll system first. Then, the Inventory process needs to be automated and from there that will connect to the accounts receivable and ending with Accounts payable The payroll automation will include an electronic timecard system that connects to the automated accounting system. Then the inventory system will be an automated system that records inventory out when items are used or ordered and an invoice will be generate which will update the Accounts receivable system. Then, that will also transfer to the ordering of more products...
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