From Idea to Automation: A Beginner's Journey into PLC Programming

By: Vovk, Tadej

This is a short, concept-focused introductory book intended to explain fundamentals only; it is not a detailed, code-heavy, or advanced PLC programming manual.

From Idea to Automation is a beginner-friendly introduction to PLC programming and industrial automation, written for readers who are taking their first steps into automation and want to understand how real industrial systems work.

This book explains how machines, sensors, robots, and controllers interact using clear logic and practical concepts. Instead of focusing on complex theory or vendor-specific solutions, it builds a solid foundation based on universal automation principles.

You will learn how inputs and outputs, logical decisions, timing, and communication form the backbone of automated systems. By connecting hardware and software into one clear picture, the book helps readers understand not just what happens in automation, but why it happens.

The content is based on practical experience from real industrial environments and is structured to guide beginners step by step. It is designed to build confidence and provide a clear starting point rather than overwhelm the reader with advanced details.

This book is ideal for: Beginners in PLC programming and industrial automationStudents, technicians, and electriciansAnyone curious about how automated machines actually workNo prior PLC experience is required. By the end of the book, readers will have a broad overview of industrial automation, a basic technical vocabulary, and the confidence to continue learning and exploring this field further.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GGR5YS4K
• ISBN13: 9798242280717
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"