Automation as "the creation and application of technology to monitor and control the production and delivery of products and services.” Using our definition, the automation profession includes “everyone involved in the creation and application of technology to monitor and control the production and delivery of products and services”; and the automation professional is “any individual involved in the creation and application of technology to monitor and control the production and delivery of products and services.” Automation provides benefits to virtually all of industry. Here are some examples:
Manufacturing, including food and pharmaceutical, chemical and petroleum, pulp and paper Transportation, including automotive, aerospace, and rail Utilities, including water and wastewater, oil and gas, electric power, and telecommunications DefenseFacility operations, including security, environmental control, energy management, safety, and other building automation.