Programmable Automation Technologies (Volume 1)

Its a great book

A well written book describing the very basics of cnc, robotics and plc technology. What this book gives is an OVERVIEW of the technologies, but it also delves into the technical details of each technology on a very basic level. The author does give you access to some really cool simulators that are free and that go along well with this text, and should go along even better with other books that dig into the technical areas of the technology more extensively, such as a textbook. A really good beginner's guide to get someone started in either of these technologies.