Preeta Sharan - Böcker

Manufacturing is undergoing a profound digital transformation, and two technologies are at the forefront of this shift: photonics and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). This book offers a comprehensive perspective on how these technologies intersect to create smarter, safer, and more productive industrial environments. By bridging the science of light generation, manipulation, and detection with intelligent, interconnected industrial systems, this work highlights how photonics-enabled IIoT can deliver unprecedented accuracy, efficiency, and automation.Beginning with clear introductions to the foundational principles of photonics and IoT, the book builds toward their practical integration in industrial environments. It explores how photonic technologies support precision measurement, quality assurance, and process optimization, and it explains the communication protocols and standards that enable secure and reliable machine-to-machine interaction.You’ll gain insight into how data gathered from photonic sensors can be processed using machine learning for enhanced analytics, predictive maintenance, and informed decision-making. Real-world case studies illustrate both the tangible benefits and implementation challenges of photonics-based IIoT systems across manufacturing sectors.The book concludes with a forward-looking analysis of emerging trends, research directions, and expected advancements in photonics and industrial connectivity. As global demand for smart manufacturing accelerates, this timely work underscores the pivotal role of photonics in enabling high-speed, high-precision, and cost-efficient industrial operations—ultimately driving productivity, safety, and competitiveness in the era of intelligent automation.What You Will LearnGain an understanding of photonics technology and its application within the IIoT ecosystemDelve into the methods of integrating photonics with existing industrial processesReview the latest innovations in manufacturing that have been made possible through photonics and IIoTFind out the critical aspects of security and safety in photonics-integrated IIoT systems, providing readers with strategies to mitigate risksWho This Book Is ForIndividuals with a foundational understanding of industrial processes and a keen interest in IoT technological advancements in IoT looking to integrate it with photonics into their operations