The report was prepared in November 2019 by Automation.com and deals with new instruments and sensors for today’s process and industrial automation industries. The topics covered include smart transmitters, smart sensors, powering of wireless instruments and sensors, and sensors and systems for computer-controlled production of automobiles. The report is useful for technologist, engineers, IT professionals, system integrators, and automation equipment manufacturers.

Key words: Internet of Things (IoT), HVAC, architecture, engineering, power over ethernet (poE), process automation, protocols/standards, system integrator