Rendering Automated Support
Automation refers to the process of using information technologies and control systems in order to reduce human effort
. In fact,in the industrial sphere, automation is a step ahead of mechanization. Mechanization made way for human operators to use machines in place of muscular strength while automation is targeted towards reducing the need for mental or sensory requirements. Automation has made its presence felt in various industries. Some common examples of automated support include the fact the requirement of telephone operators has ceased with the coming of automated telephone switchboards. Similarly there is no need to visit banks for obtaining cash with the coming of automated teller machines.
Automation has several advantages, chief amongst them being:
Replacing human activity in dangerous environments
Replacing manual effort in tasks that are physically taxing or are monotonous in nature
For overall economic improvement
Accomplishing tasks that cannot be achieved by human labor
However, there are several vendors in the manufacturing and process automation set up who cannot afford to lose out on automated support for a day as it may hamper production drastically and may even cause the whole project to come to a stall. It is important to render automated support also in view of the fact that the ageing workforce that has been the driving force behind the legacy machinery is nearing retirement. Therefore it is necessary to hold on to the information required for the smooth operation of the process. Moreover the manufacturing process has been speeded up owing to the increasing demand for finished products and also as a result of growing competition.
What automation can do for your process manufacturing unit is:
Drastically reduce the field service costs by providing remote access
Ensure that the system functions properly by preventing problems
Creating innovative revenue generating services
Delivering real time diagnostic data
Maintenance of comprehensive configuration and inventory information
Automated systems are designed to provide the maximum support and that too in critical processes. They are operated through a single platform. The security architecture is in compliance with the latest technologies and therefore allows manufacturers to monitor their equipments and processes closely in the most secure environments. Diverse industries have been supported by the installation of such system and these range from pharmaceuticals to nuclear plants. Crucial data is recorded and then analyzed for improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process.
Automated remote support systems have truly revolutionized the way industries function.
by: Jenny Birkin