Industrial automation can include control systems, sensors, robotics, drives, machine vision, material handling, software, and system integration.
Define the process to be automated, production rate, product variations, floor space, utilities, safety requirements, environmental conditions, interfaces, and existing equipment.
Ask who is responsible for mechanical design, electrical design, controls programming, installation, commissioning, training, documentation, and support. Clarify acceptance criteria before ordering.
Automation projects often require cooperation between operations, engineering, maintenance, safety, and IT teams, so clear ownership of requirements and changes is important.
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