throughout the book will familiarize the reader as to how this contributes to efficient system design, how it avoids potential design flaws and saves both time and expense throughout the design process. The comprehensive coverage of topics makes the book ideal for professionals who need to apply theory to real-world situations, as well as students who wish to enhance their understanding of the topic. * Covers both theory and practical information at an introductory level, allowing readers to advance to further topics having obtained a strong grounding in the subject * Provides a connection between classic servo technology and the evolution of computer control and simulation * VisSim demonstration material available on an accompanying website enabling readers to experiment with system examples