The dictionary defines automation as “the technique of making an apparatus, a process, or a system operate automatically.” We define automation as "the creation and application of technology to ...

Office automation was a popular term in the 1970s ... fall into this category. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

Flexible automation is suited for robots that must be routinely changed for different operations. See robot. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

Figure 6. Optimal and real automation project execution Unfortunately, the scope definition for automation projects is often passed over as an outline. The technical specifications for the control ...