Industrial Automation

Foundations of Jython Programming is the essential beginner’s guide for anyone looking to master scripting inside Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform using the powerful Jython 2 language. Whether you’re a control systems engineer, SCADA developer, or integrator working with Ignition Vision or Perspective, this book provides a clear and structured path to understanding the scripting engine that drives automation logic, tag manipulation, and dynamic interfaces. Written specifically with Ignition users in mind, this guide breaks down the fundamentals of Jython into 26 chapters and ...

One in three American workers is now a freelancer. This “gig economy” - one that provides neither the guarantee of steady hours nor benefits - emerged out of the digital era and has revolutionized the way we do business. High-profile tech start-ups such as Uber and Airbnb are constantly making headlines for the disruption they cause to the industries they overturn. But what are the effects of this disruption, from Wall Street down to Main Street? What challenges do employees and job seekers face at every level of professional experience?