The automotive sector has always pushed the envelope when it comes to automation and control. INDUSTRIAL CONTROL has always been a hotbed for innovation within the control sector. From the introduction of intelligent devices, through various guises of distributed architecture, communication protocols and, more recently, software development, it has continued to push the boundaries. But among the control sphere there is one sector that stands head and shoulders above the rest for driving change, and that is the automotive sector. The automotive industry has always been a pioneer in automation and a driver of innovations. On the flip side it is important to recognise why automotive is so important for automation vendors.
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