Introduction to Industrial Control Systems: Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) form the backbone of modern manufacturing, energy, utilities, and process industries. Yet for many students, technicians, and early-career engineers, the fundamentals often feel complex or fragmented.
This foundational webinar by 9ja Automation Hub is designed to demystify Industrial Control Systems by breaking down their three core building blocks: Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of:
What Industrial Control Systems are and where they are used
The role of sensors in measuring physical processes
How actuators translate control signals into physical action
How controllers (PLCs, relays, and control units) coordinate and automate systems
How these components work together in real industrial environments
Whether you are a student, technician, automation enthusiast, or an engineer transitioning into industrial automation, this session will give you a strong conceptual foundation to confidently move into PLC programming, IIoT, and advanced automation systems.
🎯 Who should attend:
Engineering students, technicians, fresh graduates, early-career engineers, and anyone curious about industrial automation.
📌 What you’ll gain:
Clarity, practical insight, and a solid entry point into the world of industrial automation.
Speaker: Oladimeji Fatona