The textbook provides knowledge of automation systems, their components and structures. Aspects of communication and real-time processing as well as the reliability and quality of software and hardware play an important role. Numerous application examples support the learning success.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c. Michael Weyrich is a distinguished expert with extensive experience in the field. He leads the Institute of Industrial Automation Technology and Software Engineering at the University of Stuttgart. His years of research in academia and industry along with his scientific publications make him a trusted source in the field. He also serves as the chairman of the Society for Measurement and Automation Technology of the VDI/VDE.