Automation and Intelligence in Industry

The book Automation and Intelligence in Industry: From Power Electronics to Production Control presents an integrated and up-to-date view of the technologies that underpin intelligent industrial systems in the era of Industry 4.0. With a didactic and interdisciplinary approach, the book covers the fundamentals of power electronics, industrial automation, instrumentation, industrial networks and control systems, connecting these topics to advances in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analysis applied to production. Aimed at students, teachers, technicians and professionals in the technology field, the book discusses everything from the operating principles of devices and systems to their practical application in real industrial environments, with a focus on efficiency, safety and intelligent decision-making. The book also addresses emerging trends, such as predictive maintenance, digital twins and integration between cyber-physical and human systems.Through examples, practical cases and reflective activities, this book offers tools for understanding and applying the technological innovations that drive productivity, sustainability and competitiveness in the industrial scenario.