The Industrial Information Technology Handbook

The Industrial Information Technology Handbook is an essential tool for understanding the revolution taking place in the fields of industrial automation and industrial enterprise integration. Including contributions from experts in academia and industry, the text is a comprehensive presentation of information technology and related technologies, fundamentals and emerging trends, as well as their applications in industrial automation and industrial integration. The handbook includes developments at the cutting edge of technology such as factory-floor and control networks, internet and network control, network embedded systems, sensor networks, and real-time Java technology.