QUIZ MEK629: Chapter 1

What is Automation?

What are the types of Automation?

• Fixed Automation

• Programmable Automation

• Flexible Automation

What are the advantages of Fixed Automation?

• Maximum efficiency and low unit cost

• Flexible to deal with design variations

• Customized products

What are the disadvantages of Flexible Automation?

• Large initial investment and inflexibility

• High unit cost relative to fixed automation

• New product required long set-up time

What are the components of Industrial Automation?

What are the benefits of Automation?

What challenges are associated with implementing Automation Systems?

What is the future of Automation Systems?