In recent years, automation technology in industry has experienced significant and rapid development, and the level of industrial automation has been significantly improved. Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence have also been widely applied in the automation industry. However, with the rise of robotics and artificial intelligence technology, competition in the field of industrial automation is becoming increasingly fierce, and the future development prospects of the automation industry are becoming brighter. The proportion of applications in industrial production is also constantly increasing. Promoting the development of industrial automation is not only beneficial for promoting the reform of traditional industries, but also for enhancing the industrialization level of Chinese industry, with great development potential.
1. Automation technology
Automation technology refers to the ability to automatically process information and process control (such as measurement, operation, etc.) based on expected goals, without the need for manual intervention from machines or production processes during the control process. Industrial automation control systems typically integrate mechanical execution systems, electrical control systems, and sensor measurement systems. The industrial automation control system is designed based on the theory of automatic control, and has a certain correlation with technologies such as machinery, information technology, electronic circuits, mechanical design, optical design, embedded software, and system reliability design. At the same time, automation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, biological industry, metallurgical industry, petroleum industry, chemical industry, non-ferrous metal industry, machinery industry, automotive industry, textile industry, etc The paper industry, aerospace industry, and many other modern industries. Due to the strong driving force of industrial automation industry on other industries, the level of automation technology has become a symbol of measuring the level of national economic development and modernization.
In the automation industry, the first generation technology is represented by mechanical control technology represented by mechanical instruments, the second generation mainly consists of relay control technology represented by electrical control technology and analog control technology represented by regulators, and the third generation is distributed control systems for process industries and programmable controllers for discrete industries. The fourth generation control system is open and integrates process industrial control and discrete control, mainly integrating digital processing technology and electrical programmable control technology.
2. Development Status of Automation Industry
At the beginning of China's automation industry, compared to developed countries abroad, it was slightly later. However, the development of automation technology later on has been rapid, playing a significant role in China's economic development. Currently, China has adopted automated assembly lines for industrial production on a large scale. At the same time, automation technology has a certain correlation with control technology and information technology in other industries, so it is necessary to combine technology in other fields related to automation technology to promote further development of automation technology. PLC is the abbreviation of programmable logic controller. Currently, PLC automation control technology has been widely used in the field of industrial automation control in China, mainly because the control function of this automation technology is more practical and can be achieved through program statements. Programmable control technology is also one of the commonly used control technologies in the field of automation control. The key to automation control technology lies in how to optimize the control algorithm based on the input of the control model to obtain better performance output, thereby achieving the function of automation control.
Development prospects of the automation industry
With the continuous development of information technology and computer control technology, the proportion of automation technology used in industrial production is also increasing, which plays an important role in reducing production costs in various industries and improving the economic benefits of enterprises. Overall, adopting automation control technology is an important means of developing and improving the national economy, as well as an important means of improving the technological level of multiple industries. At present, the mainstream development direction in industrial production is automation production. Realizing industrial automation production can improve China's industrial productivity and accelerate the process of industrial development. Therefore, automation technology will have broader development space in the future.
3.1 The automation industry covers a wide range
Automation technology is widely used in various fields such as commerce, computer-aided design and manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, comprehensive office automation, transportation, process control, national defense, automation instruments and meters, artificial intelligence technology, services, scientific research, and households. With the widespread application of automation technology, people can no longer do repetitive and meaningless physical labor, and automation technology can also replace a considerable portion of mental labor. It greatly saves people's time, enables them to engage in more meaningful work, research other technologies, and greatly improves production efficiency, enhances people's understanding of the world, and enhances their ability to transform the world. Therefore, automation technology plays a crucial role in the development of human society. Automation technology is essential for the entire industrial field, as it naturally connects traditional industry with modern industry and becomes an essential key technology for transforming information technology and management technology into real productivity.
3.2 With the development of automation, it will be intelligent
Intelligent control theory is used to solve control problems in complex systems. Today's society is a combination of informatization and intelligence, with artificial intelligence occupying an important position. The development of artificial intelligence has greatly facilitated people's lives, and the development of artificial intelligence is also inseparable from automation technology. From the things around us, we can find that automation technology is widely used in various fields such as business, computer-aided design and manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, comprehensive office automation, transportation, process control, national defense, automation instruments and meters, artificial intelligence technology, services, scientific research, and households.
3.3 Accelerating Modern Industrial Development
We can also accelerate the development process of modern industry through automation, thereby saving more resources, reducing product production costs, and achieving more social and economic benefits. Increasing investment in the automation industry can accelerate the development of automation technology in China, make automation technology more mature, gradually narrow the gap with developed countries, and better serve society and the people.
Combining standardization and personalization is more conducive to the development of the automation industry. The development trend of the automation industry is to combine hardware and software. A unified standard for an industry can facilitate mutual communication and bring more opportunities. At the same time, enterprises should unify their personalities and standards to promote their own development.
3.4 The automation industry belongs to the information industry
The information industry is known as the "sunrise industry" and is the "engine" for us to enter the information age. It has good development prospects and is a trend of modern technological development. So, as an important member of the information industry, the automation industry will also develop better and have a broad future.
3.5 Driving the Development of Automation Profession
In the field of automation, many processes are automated and do not require human intervention. But the maintenance of automation equipment requires professional talents. With the rapid development of automation technology, automation equipment is bound to become more and more precise and complex, requiring highly specialized personnel for maintenance. Therefore, in the near future, automation professionals will become increasingly popular. The talents cultivated by universities with rich professional knowledge can not only promote the expansion of automation scale, but also promote the development of automation in new fields.
Conclusion:
In summary, current automation control technology has been applied in many industries in China, greatly reducing the burden of labor, effectively improving work efficiency, and improving industrial production quality. The application of automation is a reflection of the current development of advanced technology, which promotes the adjustment and upgrading of China's industrial structure. In the future, the automation industry can promote further development by integrating professional content from other industries. With the advanced science and technology of the automation industry, it will continue to develop and move towards a more intelligent, networked, and convenient path. This has a positive effect on promoting China's economic prosperity, continuously improving China's comprehensive national strength, and enhancing international competitiveness.
