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Industrial Automation from Scratch

A hands-on guide to using sensors, actuators, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA to automate industrial processes

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Created by Olushola Akande

Explore the essentials of industrial automation by working directly with sensors, actuators, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems. Build practical skills to automate and control real-world industrial processes. Gain the confidence to apply automation technologies in manufacturing and process industries.

Packt | Jun 2023 | 496 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesEmbedded Systems Development, Hardware and Embedded Systems Programming

What You Will Learn

You will build your knowledge step by step, starting with the basics of automation and moving into practical projects using real-world tools. Through hands-on exercises, you will wire devices, configure controllers, and program interfaces. Self-assessment activities help reinforce your understanding as you progress.

Key Features

  • Wire and program PLCs to automate and control industrial equipment
  • Set up and use HMIs and SCADA to monitor and manage industrial processes
  • Work with sensors, actuators, and industrial networks for hands-on process control

Target Audience

Designed for engineers, technicians, or students in electrical, electronics, mechanical, or related fields who want to move into industrial automation. If you have a basic understanding of engineering concepts and want to gain practical automation skills for manufacturing, process control, or maintenance roles, this course is a great fit.

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