module 11

• Automation - where technology takes on task once through only possible by humans, is not just a dream in movies oe books it's real
• Automation - refers to using technology to perform task with minimal human intervention. it's like having a robot or a computer take care of repetitive or complex activities that humans have tradiotionally carried out
• Automation - this technology-driven approach aims to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce human error
• Automation - isn't limited to industrial or technology domains. it extends into our daily lives for instance, smart homes employ by using sensors and programmed routines to control lighting, thermostats, and security systems
• Automation - this enables homeowners to save enegry, enhance security, and improve convenience by automating task that were manually managed
• types of automation

  • Industrial Automation
  • Robotic Automation
  • Business Process Automation (BPA)
  • Home Automation
  • Network Automation
• Industrial Automation - the use of controll systems such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) DCS ( Distributed Control System) to automate industrial processes like manufacturing assembly, and material handling, industrial automation aims to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety in industrial environments
• Robotic Automatic

  • involves the use of robots to perform task traditionally carried out by humans robotic automatic is common in manufacturing, automative and logistics industries
  • example Roomba and similiar products are autonomous vacuum cleaners equipped with sensors and navigation technology that enable them to move around a home, detect obstacles and clean floors without human intervention
• What does Business Process Automation (BPA) focus on?

  Automating entire business processes or workflows across departments or systems
• Why is BPA important for businesses?

  It streamlines processes by integrating different software applications and platforms
• Which processes can BPA streamline?

  Order processing, customer relationship management, and supply chain management
• What is an example of an online automation tool for BPA?


  Zapier
• How does Zapier function in the context of BPA?

  It connects various apps to work together seamlessly
• What are "Zaps" in Zapier?

  Workflows that automate repetitive tasks and processes
• What is a key benefit of using Zapier for automation?

  It allows users to create workflows without requiring coding knowledge
• How many apps can Zapier connect to?

  More than 2000
• If a business wants to automate its order processing, which tool could it use?

  Zapier
• Network Automation

  • software-based solution to automate the configuration, mangement, and monitoring of computer networks
  • Wi-Fi systems serve as a paractical example of network automation that commomn people can understand and appreciate, as they iffer user-friendly features that simplify network mangement and improve that overall Wi-Fi experience at home
• THE EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

  • 1st Century BC - Water Mills
  • 9th Century - Mill Machinery Advancement
  • 17th to 18th Century Industrial Revolution
  • 1900 to 1950s: Electriffication
  • 20th to 21 Century: Computers & Robotics
• 1st Century BC - water mills

  • the true date of origin for water wheels is difficult to confirm, however, they become more common use by the Greeks and Romans for grinding grain into flour around the 1st century BC. The utilization of failing water from water mills to drive a mechincal proces can be viewed as the beginning of "semi-automation" and the early stages of automation evolution
• 9th Century - Mill Machinery Advancement

  • watermills and windmilss are both type of mill machinery that user renewable energy to dirve a mechanical process
  • the earlist recorder design of a windmill for oractical use originates around the 7-9th century and was made by the Persians
• 17th to 18th Century Industrial Revolution

  • originating in western europe, the 17th century industrial relution was a mjor turning point in the evolution of industrial automation. During this ers, the invention of steam engines, steam mills and internal combustion engines had mostly replaced the need for watermills and windmiss
• 17th to 18th Century Industrial Revolution

  • In 1785, Oliver Evans had developed an automatic flour mill which was history's first completely automated industrial machine
• 1900 to 1950s: Electrification

  • Around the 1920s, the evolutio of industrial automation accelerated rapidly as factories began making use of relay logic and underwent electrification - the process of powering by electricity
  • Manufacturing plants started transitioning to electronic motors and fewer facilities continued with front line shaff and belt drives using steam engines
• 20th to 21st Century: Computers & Robotics

  • In 1972, the invention of microproceesors resulted in large price drops for computer hardware and allowed the rapid growth of digital controls in the manufacturing industry. our constants advancements in computer technology up till this day continues to advance the evolution of industrial automation
• 20th to 21st Century: Computers & Robotics

  • Victoe Scheiman am Americab pioneer of the robotics field, has invented the "standard arm" in 1969. it was designed to permit an arm solution as a 6 - axis articulated all - electric robot.
• 20th to 21st Century: Computers & Robotics

  In 1973, Europe was making huge advancements industrial robotics by bringing robots to the market throught ABB Robotics and KUKA Robotics. The Robots in today's Factories are noe used for almost every existing assembly and manufacturing process