{"id":35881,"date":"2025-05-18T23:22:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T07:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=35881"},"modified":"2025-05-18T23:31:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T07:31:00","slug":"why-automation-is-critical-in-industrial-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/why-automation-is-critical-in-industrial-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Automation is Critical in Industrial Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/why-automation-is-critical-in-industrial-applications\/#Benefits_of_Automation_in_Industrial_Settings\" >Benefits of Automation in Industrial Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/why-automation-is-critical-in-industrial-applications\/#What_Is_Needed_To_Enable_Automation\" >What Is Needed To Enable Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/why-automation-is-critical-in-industrial-applications\/#Why_Choose_Wiringo_As_Your_Industrial_Automation_Equipment_Manufacturing_Partner\" >Why Choose Wiringo As Your Industrial Automation Equipment Manufacturing Partner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automation refers to the use of technology to make repetitive tasks run independently without human input or with very little of it. Perhaps the most well-versed form of automation is the use of robotics in production lines. But there are other forms of automation for manufacturing and assembly, which are critical because they provide these benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Automation_in_Industrial_Settings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Automation in Industrial Settings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower Operating Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated machines like robots can perform the work of 3\u20135 workers while running at full speed. In a car production line, for instance, a robotic welder can weld two or even three spots at the same time, and it can do this independently or with the assistance of one worker, instead of three. As such, the factory won\u2019t need as many personnel, which leads to reduced operating costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved Worker Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robots can handle tasks that expose human workers to hazards, such as toxic fumes, high temperatures, fires, and falling objects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35883 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/factory-automation-robotics-palettizing-bread-901ae4-1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/factory-automation-robotics-palettizing-bread-901ae4-1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/factory-automation-robotics-palettizing-bread-901ae4-1024-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/factory-automation-robotics-palettizing-bread-901ae4-1024-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial robots palletizing bread<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better Product Quality<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides efficiency, automation eliminates the human error aspect during production, leading to better product quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster ROI<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machines run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The only downtime is during repairs, which is not often. In the long run, automated machinery increases production output and product quality, resulting in higher profits and more competitiveness in the market. These lead to a faster ROI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Needed_To_Enable_Automation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Needed To Enable Automation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automation is basically like several humans working full-time, but on steroids and without getting tired. This mechanism needs feedback to optimize and adjust operations for maximum efficiency. It also needs to control the various aspects of the manufacturing process, such as closing valves, switching, and moving parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the central part of the system is a control panel, which can be PLCs, I\/O modules, or HMIs. Typical peripherals are valves, pumps, actuators, compressors, and heat exchangers for control. On the other side are the data-gathering devices or sensors, which include thermostats, flow sensors, cameras, pressure, and torque sensors, among many others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these components need wiring harnesses to transmit control signals and data between them, and the most commonly used ones are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiringo.com\/molex-cable-assemblies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Molex cable assemblies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Cables with Molex connectors provide secure and durable connections in harsh environments while providing high-power and high-speed data transmission. Additionally, they can be customized to meet different application needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Molex_male_connector.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Molex_male_connector.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Molex_male_connector-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Molex_male_connector-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Molex_male_connector-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Molex_male_connector-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A male Molex connector <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the setup has at least one PCB and LCD, you\u2019ll also need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiringo.com\/ffc-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FFC cable assemblies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to connect PCBs to displays or boards to boards. Flexible flat cable assemblies are thin, flat, ribbon-like wire harnesses that are designed to fit in tight spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Wiringo_As_Your_Industrial_Automation_Equipment_Manufacturing_Partner\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Choose Wiringo As Your Industrial Automation Equipment Manufacturing Partner<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wiringo is an industry leader in providing custom wiring harness solutions for different applications, and it specializes in manufacturing Molex and FFC cable assemblies for industrial automation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company\u2019s Molex custom cable assembly options include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-power cable assemblies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sealed cable assemblies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discrete wire cable assemblies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-branch wire harnesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overmolded cable assemblies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribbon cable assemblies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their FFC cable options are also diverse and include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FFC cables with IDC connectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FFC wires with discrete wire connectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FFC cables crimped with receptacle housing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overmolded FFC cables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZIF-style FFC cable assemblies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FFC cables with latching receptacle housings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35885 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ZIF_connector_and_FFC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1054\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ZIF_connector_and_FFC.jpg 1599w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ZIF_connector_and_FFC-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ZIF_connector_and_FFC-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ZIF_connector_and_FFC-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ZIF_connector_and_FFC-1536x1012.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two FFC cable assemblies for ZIF-style connectors<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company\u2019s strength lies in customization, so their industrial automation cable assembly manufacturing and assembly options are not limited to the ones listed above. Contact them with your specifications or OEM wire harness designs for precise and high-quality replication at reasonable costs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Automation refers to the use of technology to make repetitive tasks run independently without human input or with very little of it. Perhaps the most well-versed form of automation is the use of robotics in production lines. 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