As explained by IQS Directory in “Types of Factory Automation,” manufacturing automation can be organized into different categories according to how equipment is configured and how easily production can adapt to changing requirements.

Common approaches include fixed, programmable, flexible, and integrated automation. Fixed systems are generally designed around repetitive operations, while programmable and flexible approaches can accommodate varying levels of product or process change. Integrated automation connects multiple manufacturing activities into a coordinated production environment.

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