Automation technology and trends in the construction materials industry

The construction industry can take advantage of automated manufacturing processes and new technologies.

Nowadays, industrial automation technology is essential for the production of construction materials [1]. It is used in small-scale plants, for example in quarries, concrete and asphalt mixing plants, and complex cement plants. Automation technology can help reduce production costs and increase productivity in plants. Automation solutions help to make the manufacturing process safer and more efficient. The processes can be further optimized and the plant availability can be increased by means of suitable measuring technology and the associated control components.

If you look at industrial...

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