Control at the Crossroads

Article Abstract:

Electronic Control Technology has grown to a point where the time and money spent on software far outweighs hardware cost. The problem now faced by control users is deciding which system to use and develop from the many new and complex systems now available. The best method for selecting and implementing a system best suited to a user's needs is to set up project milestones and monitor the performance at every stage of selection and construction. A graph shows the growth of computer control installations and block diagrams show distributed and hierarchical control systems and an example of a pipeline control system.

Control equipment, Control systems, Future Technologies, Distributed Systems, Distributed Processing, Distributed Operating Systems

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Towards the Unmanned Factory

Article Abstract:

There is a definite push to increase robotics and automation in the factories, decreasing human intervention. A Japanese robot maker requires only a few day shift people and the night shift is totally automated. England is well behind this type of unmanned factory. Management information is the key to keeping status on automation and to keeping robotics thriving.

Artificial intelligence, Shop floor control, Japan, Fully Automated, England, Industrial Robots, Robot Communication

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Problems with 'Factory of the Future'

Article Abstract:

According to a survey taken by Works Management magazine, British industry is encountering an increasing number of difficulties as factories become more automated. The largest problem area is staff training and lack of technical expertise. Lack of capital investment funds is also causing problems.

Training of Employees, United Kingdom, Survey

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