Automation and Control Systems Technology in Industry

Dear Colleagues,

Automation and control technologies are rapidly transforming industrial systems, making them more efficient, resilient, and adaptable. The integration of traditional control paradigms with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how industries optimize processes, monitor performance, increase sustainability, and ensure safety across sectors such as energy, industry, manufacturing, and transportation. In this context, advanced AI-driven approaches ranging from machine learning and reinforcement learning to physics-informed and explainable AI are playing a crucial role in the development of next-generation cyber-physical systems and digital twins. These innovations are not only enhancing operational performance, but also accelerating the digital and sustainable transition of the industry.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, Automation and Control Systems Technology in Industry, which aims to highlight cutting-edge research on and practical applications of advanced automation, control, and AI technologies, which are shaping the future of industrial systems.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Advanced AI methods for automation and control in industrial processes.
• Cyber-physical systems, digital twins, and smart manufacturing.
• Reinforcement learning and adaptive control for energy and process industries.
• Industrial applications of physics-informed and explainable AI.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Hugo Garces
Dr. Paweł Szcześniak
Guest Editors

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