The field of industrial electronics covers a plethora of problems which must
be solved in industrial practice. Electronic systems control many processes
that begin with the control of relatively simple devices like electric motors,
through more complicated devices such as robots, to the control of entire
fabrication processes.
An industrial electronics engineer works with many physical phenomena as well
as the sensors which are used to measure them. Thus the knowledge required by
this type of engineer is not only traditional electronics but also specialized
electronics, such as those required for high power applications. The importance
of electronic circuits extends well beyond their use as a final product in that
they are also important building blocks in large systems. Therefore,
the industrial electronics engineer must also possess knowledge of the areas
of control and mechatronics. Since most fabrication processes are relatively
complex, there is an inherent requirement for the use of communication systems
that not only link the various elements of the industrial process, but are
tailor-made for the specific industrial environment.

Finally, the efficient control and supervision of factories requires the
application of intelligent systems in a hierarchical structure to address the
needs of all components employed in the production process. This latter need
is accomplished through the use of intelligent systems such as neural networks,
fuzzy systems or evolutionary methods. The Industrial Electronics Handbook,
now in its second edition, addresses all these issues in five separate volumes
which can be purchased individually or as a set: Fundamentals of Industrial
Electronics, Industrial Communication Systems, Intelligent Systems, Power
Electronics and Motor Drives, and Control and Mechatronics.

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