Best Industrial Technology Books of 2025

This beginner's guide to starting a vending machine business is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to jump into this profitable industry. The book covers everything from the reasons why vending machines have a promising future to tips for finding the best location and choosing the right supplier. It even includes a sample business plan for reference. What sets this guide apart is its focus on helping those with little to no experience in business or entrepreneurship get started. Overall, it's a valuable resource for anyone looking to build a successful vending machine business.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to designing and building a program in RSLogix 5000 from scratch. It covers the basics of ladder logic programming and provides practical examples to help readers understand each topic. The book also goes into meticulous detail on the workings of the Rockwell software and the various types of tags available. By the end of the book, readers will be able to create a PLC program from start to finish that can take on any real-world task. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for beginners looking to gain a deeper understanding of PLC programming using RSLogix 5000.

The "iPad for Seniors" book is a comprehensive guide that provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips and tricks to make the most out of your new iPad. It covers everything from basic setup to using essential tools and features, such as the camera and Safari. The book also includes a bonus eBook on Apple Watch for Seniors. It's an excellent resource for seniors who are new to technology and want to learn how to use their iPad without asking for help. Overall, it's a very informative and easy-to-follow guide that is highly recommended for seniors looking to enhance and simplify their lives with their new iPad.

Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices is a practical guide for those working in engineering, purchasing, finance, maintenance, reliability, or production, and especially for those preparing for a professional maintenance and reliability certification. The book has been updated to reflect the latest developments in technology and thinking, including innovative material related to leadership, change management, ISO standards, maintenance optimization, and communication. The addition of self-assessment questions in each chapter makes it easier for readers to learn and study pertinent topics. Overall, the book is a great resource for developing a road map to reliability and setting up an effective maintenance program.

The Rare Metals War by Guillaume Pitron is an eye-opening account of the environmental, economic, and geopolitical costs of our dependence on rare metals, which are essential to renewable energy and digital technologies. The book reveals the dark side of our technological odyssey and exposes the dirty underpinnings of clean technologies. Pitron's six years of research across a dozen countries provide a gripping, detailed, and discouraging explanation of the consequences of our societal choices and lifestyles. Overall, this book is a well-rendered explanation of further bad news on the clean energy front and a must-read for those concerned about the future of our planet.

The Titanium Economy by Asutosh Padhi, Gaurav Batra, and Nick Santhanam is an eye-opening book that sheds light on the overlooked and underappreciated field of industrial tech. The authors reveal the potential of this booming sector to create high-paying domestic jobs, critical infrastructure, and soaring stock prices. The book dispels the myth that American manufacturing is behind us and offers a playbook for a brighter economic future. The timing of this book is impeccable as Americans are recognizing the importance of building resilience at home. Overall, The Titanium Economy is a timely, informative, and enjoyable read for anyone interested in the future of the American economy.

This practical guide, titled "PLC Programming Using RSLogix 500," is a comprehensive introduction to ladder logic programming, designed for beginners. The book covers the entire RSLogix 500 interface, programming principles, and how to connect to a MicroLogix PLC. It also delves into the basics of ladder logic programming, and how it relates to PLC inputs and outputs. The guide provides practical examples throughout, and includes two full practical examples at the end, which bring together everything that's been discussed. Overall, this is an excellent resource for beginners looking to gain a solid foundation in the world of PLC programming.

The book "MONEY SNACKS: How to Start a Profitable Vending Machine Business in 5 Weeks" is a comprehensive guidebook that provides readers with practical strategies to start and optimize a profitable vending machine business. The author explains the fundamentals of vending machines, step-by-step guides to creating a vending machine business, and practical strategies in choosing the best locations for vending machines. This book is a great resource for anyone looking to start a new business venture and generate more sources of income. Overall, this book is an excellent read for those looking to start a vending machine business and tap into a market with a lot of potentials.

The "CNC Programming Handbook, Third Edition (Volume 1)" is a comprehensive guide to training and reference material for all levels of CNC programming. This best-selling book is widely used in educational institutions as the primary text for CNC courses and by many in-field CNC programmers and machine operators. The third edition includes many changes based on feedback from CNC professionals. It is packed with over one thousand illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts, and practical examples. The book comes with a CD-ROM that contains a fully functional 15-day shareware version of CNC tool path editor/simulator, NCPlot™. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in CNC programming.

If you're looking for a recession-proof business opportunity with unbeatable margins, then "Start Your Own Vending Machine Business" is the book for you. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to build a vending machine empire and achieve financial freedom. The author shares their personal experience of starting a vending machine business and how it helped them turn their life around. With almost no money down, you can tap into the $40 billion US vending machine market and join the ranks of successful entrepreneurs. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in starting a vending machine business.