The Evolution of Process Automation: The Past, The Present, and The Future - A Visionary Treatise, 23TAPPICon

This paper traces the evolution of process automation for quality management from the humble roots of the first peaceful use of the atomic energy to present the state of process automation with a visionary look into the future. The various milestones in this evolutionary journey of quality management systems changed the nature, the impact, and the role of QCS (quality control system) as a result of technological developments, industry needs and requirements, and to a large extend business and market environment. The great entrepreneurial beginnings followed by periods of commoditization and renewals are examined through the various characteristic periods. Questions are posed about the future trajectory for measurements, various aspects of controls, cybersecurity, service, standards, and finally Industry 4.0.

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