Control Automation Intro en
Control Automation Intro en
Automation Engineering
Presented by: [Your Name]
Class: [Your Class] – University: [Your
University]
Date: [Presentation Date]
Agenda
• 1. What is Automation?
• 2. Required Knowledge
• 3. Real-World Applications
• 4. Future Trends & Career Opportunities
What is Automation?
• - Definition and role of automation and
control
• - Core to smart systems and Industry 4.0
• - Evolution from Industry 1.0 to 4.0
Structure of an Automated System
• - Sensors: measure physical variables
• - Controller: processes input and gives
commands
• - Actuators: perform actions
• - Feedback: monitors and adjusts system
• - Includes block diagram
Fundamental Knowledge Required
• - Math: Calculus, Algebra, Differential
Equations
• - Physics: Mechanics, Electromagnetism
• - Computer Science: C/C++, Python, MATLAB
• - Electrical basics: circuits, logic systems
Advanced Technical Knowledge
• - Control theory: PID, fuzzy logic, adaptive
• - Embedded systems: PLCs, microcontrollers
• - SCADA, HMI, Industrial IoT
• - AI/ML in modern automation
Essential Skills
• - System thinking & modeling
• - Simulation tools: MATLAB, Proteus
• - Teamwork and problem solving
• - Programming & circuit design
Applications in Industry
• - Automated manufacturing lines
• - Industrial robots: welding, packing
• - PLC & SCADA in process control
• - Energy systems management
Applications in Daily Life
• - Smart homes: lights, HVAC, security
• - Autonomous vehicles, drones
• - Smart cities: traffic control, energy grid
• - Healthcare automation systems
Conclusion & Career Prospects
• - Automation brings intelligence and efficiency
• - Future: Industry 4.0, AI integration, Smart
systems
• - Career paths:
• + R&D centers
• + Manufacturing plants
• + Tech startups
• + Smart cities
• + Robotics & embedded systems