Industrial Automation

Digital transformation has reshaped the industrial landscape. Control systems that operated in isolated environments for decades now coexist with IP networks, cloud services, remote access, and converged IT/OT architectures. This evolution has exponentially increased the attack surface and turned industrial infrastructures into strategic targets. Fundamentals of OT Cybersecurity provides a rigorous and structured perspective on the principles that must underpin the protection of industrial automation and control systems. Rather than simply transferring purely IT-based models into ...

With so many books and courses online that offer training in PLC programming, new learners/students, plant operators, technicians and engineers aspiring to learn PLCs may get confused where to get started. That is the reason why I came up with this book to help new PLC learners build good foundational knowledge before they embark on a serious PLC programming training. This book starts with a background into Relay control systems to help you appreciate why industries changed their control systems from Relays to PLCs. If you can understand how Relay systems was and is still used in industrial...

Greetings! Do you like electricity? It powers the world. If you learn to control it, to use it, and to deliver it for others to use you will be able to support your family with a decent income for the rest of your life. I worked one summer shoveling shingles off roofs in the south. It was a long, hot summer. I worked another summer pulling concrete level as it was poured out of the back end of a concrete delivery truck. That was also a hot and seemingly never ending summer. It didn’t take to many more summers for me to decide what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I joined the ...

From the Industrial Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence, The Technology Trap takes a sweeping look at the history of technological progress and how it has radically shifted the distribution of economic and political power among society’s members.

Master industrial automation and robotics to build real-world manufacturing systems and rapidly advance your tech career. Whether you are upskilling on your daily commute or actively switching trades, this accessible guide demystifies the complex shop floor. Step away from dry theory and dive...

The Book was written with main purpose of helping new undergraduate students in Instrumentation and Control Engineering have a general idea what entails studying Instrumentation. The Book gives a glimpse of what actually makes up Instrumentation as an Engineering field on its own. The author introduces measurement and control in a simplified and easy to understand way, and goes a head to show how it is applied in Industrial control and automation through a practical example. Key Instrumentation parameters as well as basic control loop elements are covered.

This gripping collection features the ideologies of Ted Kaczynski, as found in 'Industrial Society and Its Future,' and includes an original biography chronicling his life up to his death on June 10th, 2023. Catering to intellectually curious listeners, psychology enthusiasts, and true crime aficionados, this collection offers a unique perspective on the anarchist's writings that are sure to surprise you.

This is the first reference book on intelligent automation (IA). Also called hyperautomation, it is one of the most recent trends in the field of artificial intelligence. IA is a cutting-edge combination of methods and technologies involving people, organizations, machine learning, low-code platforms, robotic process automation (RPA), and more. This book is for everyone - whether you are an experienced practitioner, new to the topic, or simply interested in what the future holds for enterprises, work, life, and society as a whole.

Industrial/organizational psychologists are employed in organizations all over the world. They use principles and practices from their field to conduct the research required to improve workforces in terms of attitude and productivity. Their goal is to help employees find motivation and job satisfaction as their organizations grow, change, and evolve. This book focuses on the basic skills, knowledge, methodology, responsibilities, and benefits of I/O psychologists. It also examines their future potential as the field continues to grow and expand. The text is informational and educational, ...

Architectural and Governance Framework for Industrial Cybersecurity provides a rigorous and executive-level perspective on how to design, lead, and sustain cybersecurity in complex industrial environments. In an era defined by digital transformation, IT/OT convergence, and expanding attack surfaces, industrial organizations can no longer treat cybersecurity as a purely technical function. This book explores how secure architecture and effective governance of automation systems become strategic pillars for operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. Through a ...

"Polyfunctional Robots 2030: The Future of Intelligent Automation and AI" offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative potential of polyfunctional robots as we approach the year 2030. These advanced machines, no longer limited to singular functions, are poised to revolutionize diverse sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, defense, personal assistance, and even space exploration. The book delves into how advancements in AI, machine learning, and adaptive intelligence are equipping these robots with multi-purpose capabilities, enabling them to seamlessly ...

New York Times Best Seller How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that...

Born to a Magical Fantasy Princess and a nine-to-five Supervillain in the most superhero riddled city in the world, Perry's never felt...adequate. He's got no talent for magic, and not a scrap of superpowers to his name. When The System boots and unlocks his powers, it forces him to follow in his father's footsteps, but he'd rather take after his mother... Maybe there's a way he can do both...

‘Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Programming Concepts – with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Applications’ is an introductory textbook designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of programmable electronic control systems. The book covers the hardware and software aspects of PLCs in detail, and demonstrates their practical applications in controlling electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using bit logic, memory, timing, and counting instructions. The book also describes analog input and output signal representations and programming. The hardware and ...

Turn a $35 board into a real PLC. OpenPLC is the world’s first fully open-source programmable logic controller, and it runs on hardware you already own — a Raspberry Pi, an Arduino, an ESP32, or rugged industrial boards. With it you can program in the same IEC 61131-3 languages used in refineries, factories, and water plants, and watch your logic run on your own bench. This fully illustrated, ladder-first handbook takes you from your very first contact and coil to a complete, running control system. You won’t just read about programmable logic controllers — you’ll build with them,...

In today’s manufacturing world, productivity and efficiency are more critical than ever. This Enhanced Edition of the bestselling Simplifying Overall Equipment Effectiveness provides an updated, practical guide to understanding and applying OEE—now enriched with modern case studies and insights into Automation, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This book simplifies OEE by breaking it down into its three core elements—Availability, Performance, and Quality—and explains how to measure, analyze, and improve them. Building on the proven foundations of Lean and the Toyota Way, ...

The book cover features a captivating image of a futuristic robot, standing tall and sleek against a backdrop of a technologically advanced cityscape. The robot's design showcases the cutting-edge advancements in robotics, with its intricate metallic structure and glowing sensors. The title, "The Robotic Revolution," is displayed prominently in bold, modern typography, emphasizing the central theme of the book. The subtitle, "From Innovation to Integration: How Robots are Transforming Industries and Society," reinforces the book's focus on the multifaceted impact of robotics on various ...

How a gas plant actually works – process and control, as one machine. A natural gas processing plant turns wet, sour, raw gas into pipeline-quality sales gas and natural gas liquids – and none of it runs on its own. How a Gas Plant Works treats the plant and the control system that runs it as a single machine, walking you from the inlet flange to the property line, and from the field transmitter to the operator's screen. Written for operators, instrument and electrical technicians, controls and process engineers, system integrators, and the new graduate trying to connect a P&ID to a tag...

"Exploring SCADA Systems" is a comprehensive guide that takes you on a journey through the world of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. Whether you are a student, professional, or simply curious about industrial automation, this book provides a solid foundation to understand the principles, components, and applications of SCADA. In this book, you will delve into the fundamental concepts of SCADA and gain insights into its historical background and significance in various industries. You will explore the key components that make up a SCADA system, including data ...

Build a working HMI on the Ignition platform — even if you've never opened it before. Ignition is one of the most widely used SCADA and HMI platforms in industry, but on day one its depth can feel overwhelming. Getting Started With Ignition HMI clears the fog. Starting from nothing, you'll install the Gateway, connect to a device, organize your data into tags, and build real operator screens in both Vision and Perspective — the desktop and the browser-and-mobile worlds — one clear step at a time. No prior Ignition experience is assumed. Every chapter builds something, most close with ...