BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Automation
- the self-controlling operation of machinery that reduces or dispenses with human communication or control when used in normal conditions. Automation was first introduced in the late 1940s by the Ford Motor Company.
- Also known as Mechanization
Wiktionary Definition for: Automation
- The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.
Additional Resources
- Rockwell Automation. (In Business).(Rockwell Automation Global Manufacturing Solutions will resell the Power Automation PA 8000 soft computerized numerical control )(Brief Article)
- Rockwell Automation (Milwaukee, Wis.) and Power Automation (Pleidelsheim, Germany), a provider of soft CNCs, announced May 8 that Rockwell Automation ... Rockwell Automation (Milwaukee, Wis.) and Power Automation (Pleidelsheim, Germany), a provider of soft CNCs, announced May 8 that Rockwell Automation Global Manufacturing...
- Research articles 2002-06-01
- ABCO Automation integrates NI's PACs with Rockwell's PLCs.(NEWS)(National Instruments Corp.)(programmable automation controllers)(Brief Article)
- Austin, TX -- ABCO Automation reports that it's using programmable automation controllers PACs from National Instruments NI to seamlessly integrate testing and automation offerings into existing PLCs. By using NI's LabView graphical development Austin, TX -- ABCO Automation reports that it's using programmable...
- Research articles 2005-04-01
- ABB, Rimrock consolidate in Robotic Automation divisions.(Metalcasting News)(ABB Inc. sold some unspecifed parts of its Robot Automation Systems Group to Rimrock Corp)(Brief Article)
- ABB Inc. sold some unspecifed parts of its Robot Automation Systems Group to Rimrock Corp., suppliers of diecasting machinery and automation. Then, ABB and Rimrock agreed to join as partners in Rimrock Automation Inc., a new company now holding the a ABB Inc. sold some unspecifed...
- Research articles 2003-09-01
- Siemens Automation Summit is June 6-8.(conferences)(Brief article)
- The Siemens Automation Summit, Siemens Energy & Automation's 2006 Users Conference, has expanded its scope to join multiple Siemens automation business units distributed control systems, manufacturing execution systems, discrete automation and The Siemens Automation Summit, Siemens Energy & Automation's 2006 Users Conference,...
- Research articles 2006-04-01
- Flight Crew Reliance on Automation
- Modern large transport aircraft have an increasing amount of automation and crews are placing a greater reliance on this automation. This Paper reviews previous research examining flight crew dependence on automation, inappropriate crew response to automation problems and changes in manual flying skills. The research indicated that there was much...
- White papers 2004-12-01
- Worldwide process automation growth exceeds 5%/year.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
- Dedham, MA -- The worldwide process automation market demands more automation equipment, according to recent research by ARC Advisory Group. The global "Total Process Automation" market is expected to grow at a 5.1% compound annual growth Dedham, MA -- The worldwide process automation market...
- Research articles 2005-04-01
- Sun introduces new company name: Sun Automation group.(Brief Article)
- All of the SUN companies, Sun Automation, Sun Source 1, Sun Automation Europe, and Sun Source Europe, now have one company name, Sun Automation Group. "This name change has been planned for some time as the benefits of consolidating all ...
- Research articles 2004-07-10
- Integrated Suite of Automation Software and Hardware is ABB Automation's Latest Step In Providing Integrated E-enabled Process Solutions That Link The Entire Enterprise.(Brief Article)
- ABB Automation recently introduced a comprehensive, integrated suite of automation software products designed to fulfill the challenge of true information flow throughout the whole business enterprise and through the lifetime of automation equipmen ABB Automation recently introduced a comprehensive, integrated suite of automation...
- Research articles 2001-01-01
- Certification program for automation product know-how.(Solutions spotlight: this month: factory automation and plant-floor applications)
- Rockwell Automation is offering a three-stage Certified Systems Professional program for manufacturers using Rockwell Automation products. Individuals considering certification should have skills and ... Rockwell Automation is offering a three-stage Certified Systems Professional program for manufacturers using Rockwell Automation products. Individuals considering...
- Research articles 2004-07-01
- XJ ELEVATOR PARTNERS WITH SIEMENS AUTOMATION AND DRIVES
- AsiaInfo Services 11-28-2003 XJ Elevator Partners with Siemens Automation and Drives XUCHANG, Nov 28, 2003 SinoCast via COMTEX -- Siemens AG Automation and Drives Group Siemens Automation and Drives, one of the largest member of the Siemens AsiaInfo Services ...
- Research articles 2003-11-28
- ABB AND TOTALFINAELF SIGN EIGHT-YEAR AGREEMENT.(Terminal Automation System )(Brief Article)
- ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, has signed an eight-year frame agreement with TotalFinaElf TFE for a Terminal Automation System based on ABB's Industrial IT technology. The Terminal Automation System will be spread out in all ABB, a leading power and automation technology...
- Research articles 2003-06-01
- ARC Announces Only Automation Services Study on the Market: Service Market Booms for Automation Suppliers
- DEDHAM, Mass. -- Automation suppliers continue to benefit from strong demand for automation services across the entire spectrum of the plant lifecycle and the scope of nearly all automation products and applications. In an automation market that is already riding the crest of a growth cycle, automation services is at...
- Research articles 2007-05-22
- New EDA Company Launched At 33rd Design Automation Conference; Runtime Design Automation Previews Its Design Management Software
- LAS VEGAS--BUSINESS WIRE--June 3, 1996--33rd Design Automation Conference Andrea Casotto today announced the launch of a new electronic design automation EDA company, Runtime Design Automation.Runtime Design Automation will focus on providing and supporting products that help designers manage their designs, network computing resources, tools and processes more efficiently.Runtime Design Automation...
- Research articles 1996-06-03
- OZO Diversified Automation Inc. Announces Plan to Sell its Automation and Depaneling Business
- DENVER--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 6, 1998--OZO Diversified Automation, Inc. (OTC:OZOA) announced today that it had reached a nonbinding agreement in principle to sell its automation and depaneling business to JOT Automation, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of JOT Automation Group Oyj of Finland. Founded in 1983, OZO Diversified Automation, Inc. manufactures automated...
- Research articles 1998-10-06
- Finland's Metso Automation to supply automation solution in China
- NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-27 December 2007-Finland's Metso Automation to supply automation solution in ChinaC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Finnish engineering and technology group Metso Corporation said on Thursday (27 December) that its subsidiary Metso Automation will supply an automation solution to Shouguang Chenming Art Paper's PM 5 coated art paper...
- Research articles 2007-12-27
- Foxboro [A.sup.2] automation system provides real DCS capability at a PLC price. (March Automation Excellence Awards).
- Invensys, Foxboro, MA, has announced an expandable Distrivuted Control System DCS featuring Architecture by ArchestrA, Invensys' new comprehensive automation and information architecture. The Foxboro[R] [A.sup.2][TM] automation system provides en Invensys, Foxboro, MA, has announced an expandable Distrivuted Control System DCS featuring Architecture by...
- Research articles 2003-03-01
- Two new controllers enhance Foxboro's I/A Series automation system.(November Automation Excellence Awards)
- Foxboro Automation Systems a trait of Invensys, has introduced two new optionally redundant/fault-tolerant controllers for Invensys' I/A Series automation system. The new I/A Series ZCP270 controller is designed to fit existing I/A Series mounting Foxboro Automation Systems a trait of Invensys, has introduced...
- Research articles 2003-11-01
- Opsware Expands Distribution of Award-Winning IT Automation Solutions in Europe; Activalia to Resell Entire Product Line of Opsware's Automation Software in Spain and Portugal
- PARIS -- Opsware Inc. (NASDAQ:OPSW), the leading provider of IT automation and utility computing software, today announced it is broadening the availability of Opsware's award-winning IT automation software in Europe by adding Activalia in Spain and Portugal to its growing list of worldwide distributors. Activalia will distribute Opsware's entire suite...
- Research articles 2005-08-02
- iPass to buy Mobile Automation for $20M.(Business)
- iPass Inc. said it will buy Mobile Automation for $20 million in an all-cash deal. Mobile Automation helps to protect mobile devices for information technology departments. "Combining ... iPass Inc. said it will buy Mobile Automation for $20 million...
- Research articles 2004-11-01
- One step at a time: Steve Eisenbrown, senior vice president of Rockwell Automation's automation, control and information group, talked to Paul Carslake about the new technology on the horizon. (Interview).
- Can automation users expect any big technological step-change coming up that will lead to rapid gains in productivity at a stroke? Not really, according to Steve Eisenbrown, vice president in charge of the automation, control and information group a Can automation users expect any big...
- Research articles 2002-01-25
