As highlighted by PubNub in their article “What is Industrial Automation?” industrial automation integrates advanced control systems and technologies to optimize industrial processes, improving efficiency while reducing human intervention. By utilizing IoT devices, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and industrial robots, automation streamlines production, lowers costs, and enhances quality control.

Industrial automation is categorized into two primary types: fixed automation, which is designed for repetitive tasks with minimal modifications, and flexible automation, which allows for adaptability and customization in production. Additionally, automation systems often integrate with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and distributed control systems (DCS) to achieve seamless operation and real-time monitoring.

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