Description:Examining options for the practical design of an automated process, this reference provides a vast amount of knowledge to design a new automatic machine or write specifications for a machine to perform an automated process-focusing on the many existing automation concepts used in recent history and showcasing the automation experiences and recommendations of the author and his associates.Contents:PrefaceIntroductionSteps to AutomationJustifying AutomationThe Automation Design ProcessWorkstationsFeeders and ConveyorsActuatorsSensorsControlBringing New Automation to MarketSystem SpecificationsPackaging Machines.