Preface

Challenges faced in the industry are identical to those being taught in engineering textbooks. However, the way of approaching this complex challenge in the industry is different from how it is approached in textbooks. This particular gap makes fresh graduates entering the industry workplace somewhat uncertain or even apprehensive. This book aims to remove these misgivings by examining several interesting automation and control system problems in manufacturing and explains how these challenges are overcome in different real-world application contexts. The book connects these control challenges with how everyday products are made, bringing textbook solutions to life. It links textbook theory and industry practice, highlighting intricate topics related to automation and controls that need to be taught and learned.