Industrial Automation in the IIoT Era: Building Intelligent, Scalable, and Secure Smart Factories

By Fred Thompson

Unlock the full power of industrial automation in the digital age and elevate your expertise from foundational knowledge to mastery with the most comprehensive guide to IIoT-driven smart factories ever published. Industrial Automation in the IIoT Era: Building Intelligent, Scalable, and Secure Smart Factories by Fred Thompson is the definitive all-in-one resource for designing, implementing, and optimizing connected manufacturing systems. Whether you're a beginner engineer dipping your toes into Industry 4.0 or a seasoned professional seeking to scale secure, AI-enhanced operations, this book takes you step by step from historical evolution to cutting-edge deployments.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

Trace the journey from mechanization to cyber-physical systems and grasp the core drivers of Industry 4.0 for strategic advantage.Master IIoT fundamentals, including devices, networks, data flows, and interoperability standards to build seamless ecosystems.Design robust architectures using models like RAMI 4.0 and IIRA for modular, resilient smart factories.Select and integrate sensors, actuators, and data acquisition hardware for precise real-time monitoring and control.Choose optimal connectivity options and protocols (from wired Ethernet to wireless 5G and standards like OPC UA and MQTT) for reliable communication.Leverage edge and cloud computing paradigms to balance low-latency decisions with scalable analytics.Harness data analytics, AI, and machine learning for predictive maintenance, quality optimization, and autonomous processes.Fortify your systems with advanced security practices and scalability strategies to protect against threats and grow without limits.

Unlike fragmented online tutorials or outdated manuals, this book offers a complete roadmap-blending expert theory, real-world case studies from pioneers like Siemens and Bosch, practical exercises, and actionable insights from industrial veterans. By the end, you won't just understand IIoT; you'll command it as a tool for boosting productivity by 20-35%, slashing downtime by 30-50%, and driving sustainable innovation in your organization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G8H79DV9
• ISBN13: 9798261856894
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"