Automation Made Easy: Everything You Wanted to Know about Automation--and Need to Ask

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Great Intro to Industrial Automation. Peter gives a concise and educational view, good for newcomers to the subject.

Provides a great overview of the evolution of control systems. Author does a great job of tying in technology and business

A really delicate and nice way to motivate some one to get in the amazing world of automation. Thanks