Industrial Automation and Process Control
A section of Automation (ISSN 2673-4052).
Section Information
Industrial Automation and Process Control is a multidisciplinary field focused on using technology to control industrial processes and automate tasks traditionally performed by humans. This area combines concepts from control theory, systems engineering, computer science, and electronics to improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of industrial systems. It involves the use of various control strategies and automated systems to monitor and manage complex processes in industries such as manufacturing, chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, and food production.
Subject areas include but are not limited to the following:
- Control Systems in Industrial Automation;
- Process Control;
- Automation in Manufacturing;
- Industrial IoT (Internet of Things);
- Human–Machine Interfaces (HMIs);
- Industrial Control Networks;
- Safety and Security in Automation;
- Energy Management and Optimization;
- Batch Process Control;
- Supply Chain Automation.
