Recent advances and outlook in industrial instrumentation and mechatronics control

Abstract

Recent years have been characterized by marked progress in industrial instrumentation and mechatronics control technology. This year commemorates the fifth publication year of the IEEJ Journal of Industry Applications (emIEEJ J. IA). Additionally, the Mechatronics Control (MEC) technical committee was formed 3 years ago following a separation from the Industrial Instruments and Control (IIC) technical committee in order to further enhance their respective social contributions. The increased activity of both committees also contributed to the progress of the Journal. This paper discusses the recent advances and outlook in the technical field of industrial instrumentation and mechatronics control based on papers published in the IEEJ J. IA and a few other significant papers, which consider the current activities of the various committees.