The era of modern automation began in 1787, when Edmund Cartwright used the automatic weaving looms for the first time.
The main motivation at the time was to increase productivity; scarcely a thought was given to the safety of the weavers. Today, by contrast, the focus is placed equally on the efficiency of the production cycle and the safety of workers. These days, safety technology is a permanent part of automation...
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