In the automation unit, the students familiarize themselves with automated systems. The unit consists of the following topics: introduction to automation, effective cooperation with automation specialists, manual controlling of machines and processes, programmable logic controllers (PLC) – Hardware and Software, vegan food process sensoring and thermal processing control. The students will be able to differentiate between various automation systems and identify the components used in them. They will understand how automation systems work. An understanding about the structure, function and connections of relays and PLC drivers and the more common types of sensors and actuators will occur. The students will learn the idea behind the logic needed in automation technology.