The present invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating
automated manufacturing processes in an industrial controller
environment. An automation system is provided for automated industrial
processing. The system includes an equipment phase object that is
executed by a controller engine, wherein the equipment phase object can
be accessible from internal instructions within the controller and/or
from external instructions directed to the controller such as from a
server or another controller across a network connection. A sequencing
engine operates with the equipment phase object to facilitate automated
industrial processing. The sequencing engine can be adapted to various
industrial standards or in accordance with other state type models.