A production system is a collection of people, equipment, and procedures organized to perform a company's manufacturing operations. Automation in Production Systems Guide | PDF - Scribd
: Equipment designed to change the sequence of operations to accommodate different product configurations (e.g., industrial robots).
: An extension of programmable automation that allows for product changeovers with zero downtime. 2. Production Systems Infrastructure
: High-volume production with a fixed equipment configuration (e.g., transfer lines).
: A defined set of commands that direct the process (e.g., CNC code).
: The mechanism that actuates the instructions, often using closed-loop or open-loop feedback. Categories of Automation :
Automation refers to the use of mechanized equipment and computer systems to perform physical tasks, reducing or eliminating the need for human oversight. :