In order to achieve desired consistency & repeatability, the automated system should be designed properly with right quality of raw materials with other required parameters. "Repeatability is the key benefit of automation. In order to get desired results regularly, periodic maintenance of the machinery is very important," Bhangle added.

High precision or consistency automatically leads towards lesser defective products. "Once the user sets the right material input along with right parameters setting, you will get ‘near to zero' defects," continued Bhangale.

Automation combining with right use of processes and technology, can also achieve Government of India's ‘zero defect, zero effect' motto. Explaining this further Bhangle said, "In order to avoid sludge generation in the chemical treatment, along with automation, what one needs is an ecofriendly approach. Nanotechnology of pre-treatment instead of a conventional chemical pre-treatment and use of solar heater or heat pump for heating chemicals/water for process can be most common eco-friendly choice for the said process."

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