A Power Point presentation On INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION... What is Automation? As the name suggests ‘Automation’ means to perform automatic operations by means of different kinds of machines. Automation is the use of control systems and information technologies to reduce the need for human work in the production of goods and services. It is used to reduce human interference and efforts Advantages Of PLC:- Less Wiring. Wiring between devices and relay contacts are done in the PLC program. Easier and faster to make changes. Trouble shooting aids make programming easier and reduce downtime. Reliable components make these likely to operate for years before failure.