The document is a PowerPoint presentation on industrial automation submitted by Tamanna Taneja. It discusses key concepts of automation including what automation is, why it is required in industry, and its history. It also covers components used in automation like sensors, transmitters, PLCs, and actuators. Specific automation tools covered are PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs. The presentation provides details on what constitutes a PLC, its programming, inputs and outputs, power supply and memory. It also discusses SCADA features, architecture, trending and applications in various plants.