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Equipment used in communications at automated manufacturing facilities, and the network protocols that enable commonality among makers of devices and software used for communications purposes.
The manufactures of products used to automate Factories and continuos flow processes including the integrators of automated material handling systems.

Automation Services

This category lists companies that support the manufactures of products used to automate Factories and continuos flow processes including the automated material handling systems. Examples of these companies are engineering companies that do not produce a product.

Communications Devices and Networking

Equipment used in communications at automated manufacturing facilities, and the network protocols that enable commonality among makers of devices and software used for communications purposes.
Diverse methods and standards are used for communication beteween factory machinery, and between the factory floor and the office.

Construction and Mounting

Services such as construction and installation for factory and automated production or materials handling facilities. Also, products that are designed specifically for automated factory installations.
Construction of equipment in a factory and mounting of equipment units.

Human Interfaces

Devices designed for the factory environment, or automated systems.
Between the automated 'system' or 'process' controller lies an interface which makes the system or process visible to humans.

ID, Video, Labeling Equipment

Equipment is typically installed on automated production lines. Also, companies that provide services relating to the construction or engineering of ID, video and labeling systems. Please also check whether your site belongs in the Etching,_Embossing,_Marking category.
Equipment performs a function in the visual identification, verficiation, inspection, and labeling of manufactured product in an automated process.

Integrators

Engineering, design, procurement, and construction of factory automation systems is performed by systems integrators.

Manufacturers Representatives

The representatives of manufactures of products used to automate Factories and continuos flow processes including the integrators of automated material handling systems.

Motion Control

Manufacturers of motion control systems and/or products.
Motion control enables automatic handling, positioning, loading and transfer of work, in an automated manufacturing facility.

Safety Equipment

This category is for companies that manufacture, supply, and service factory safety devices. General safety supplies should be submitted to the Safety_Equipment_Supplies category.
Engineered products are used for the safeguarding of human health in industrial manufacturing plants.

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