To meet the present requirements, the automation is being used very rapidly in each and every field. Mainly the production systems are influencing a lot due to the increased automation. So, there are many trends which have been enabled by the technological innovations. The major technological innovations are:
Smarter networked devices: The electronics provides much of the power for the smaller devices. Thus the devices are made smart and self reliable. If the network which is under use is universally undertaken then they are made as the members of the internet which gradually influences the world. Hence a uniform communication is to be contributed to make the environment flexible.
High level modularity: High level modules are required for the present production systems. Each high level network-connected module consists of all the mechanical, electrical and the control equipments. Those modules are reusable and controllable.
Reconfigurability: The systems which are constantly reconfigurable are the only systems which can be prevailed to increase the action of productivity. The systems should cope up with the present technologies and innovations. Reconfigurable systems have the capability of removing and even adding some devices to improve their procedures at required time.
Maintainability: The main prerequisite for any automated system is improve the maintenance of the system. The smart devices which are under use now-a-days are necessity for improving the maintenance of the systems.
By using these technological advancements, we can make the system more useful and powerful.
