The Reference Book on Practice Oriented Layout and Control of Connected Drive Systems Industrie 4.0: To implement extensive connection of industrial production facilities across the entire value added range, digitalization of all related processes is required. As automation continues to be the key technology of the 21st century, drive engineering calls for comprehensive consideration. This reference book contains an extensive overview of fixed or variable speed drive systems that are energy efficient and connected. It describes how the related components work and how they interact within the drive system, down to integration in enterprise and global networks. Students and users are provided with up-to-date information about current and future developments of electric rotary and linear drives. With a focus on industrial practice, this book is a well-structured and helpful work of reference. Users benefit from essential and topical data from case studies and the listed drive system supplier websites. On top of that, the publishing house offers a free online service for additional information and updates. Content: Drive engineering fundamentals Power converter components Configuration, heat build-up, energy usage and windings in electric machines Commutators, DC and AC controllers Rotary and linear drives and controllers Digitalization and approach for Industry 4.0 as well as decentralized power converter installations Selection and rating of fixed and variable speed drives Drive system measurement (power converter measurement) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Questions and clarification