machineautomatisering
Machineautomatisering, often translated as machine automation or industrial automation, refers to the use of control systems, sensors, actuators, and information technologies to operate and monitor machinery and processes with limited human intervention. It encompasses the design, deployment, and operation of systems that automate repetitive, dangerous, or high-precision tasks in industrial settings to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
Core components include programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or distributed control systems (DCS), supervisory control and data
Automation began with electromechanical devices and relays, progressing to programmable logic controllers in the 1960s, and
Standards guide programming, safety, and interoperability. Examples include IEC 61131-3 for PLC programming, ISO 13849 and
Applications span manufacturing, packaging, process industries (chemical, oil and gas), logistics, agriculture, and energy. Trends include
Key challenges involve integration with legacy systems, initial investment, cybersecurity, data governance, and the need for