Event spotlight SPS IPC Drives: It’s all about smart automation

SPS IPC Drives is one of the most recognised shows for the global automation industry. With the show completing its 29th edition this year, visitors and exhibitors will surely enjoy the specialised show.

Smart automation is all about making complex manufacturing processes easier with the help of efficient and intelligent technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and software. Numerous industry segments including automobiles and pharmaceuticals have been making use of these smart technologies since a long period of time and looking at the progress others have followed suit.

The trend of incorporating smart automation in production lines has already picked up with the evolution of ‘Industry 4.0’ across the globe. For instance, the German automobile giant, BMW has been practising smart automation at various plants in Germany and the USA. The process has led the firm to increase its productivity as well as efficiency of its output. Also, Maruti Suzuki, one of the leading automobile players in the Indian market has allotted one robot for every four factory workers at its Manesar and Gurgaon car plants. These examples showcase the growth of smart automation.

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SPS IPC Drives

There is a massive market comprising of large, medium as well as small industry players that are still looking for the right ‘smart automation’ technology to meet the requirements of their respective production lines. It is in this scenario that events such as SPS IPC Drives come to their rescue. The trade fair is a hub for smart and digital automation solutions and is the ideal place to network and build business contacts in this sector.

Scheduled to be held from November 27–29, 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany the show is expected to attract about 1,700 smart automation providers from all over the world. The event focuses on diverse subjects such as control technology, IPCs (industrial PC), electric drive systems and components, human-machine-interface devices, industrial communication, software & it in manufacturing, interface technology, mechanical infrastructure and sensor technology. Some of the leading industry players participating at the show include ABB Automation, Festo, Beckhoff Automation, Dassault Systems, and many more.

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‘Automation 4.0’ summit

Apart from the innovative technologies displayed at the event, SPS IPC Drives will also be organising diverse forums. One of them is the ‘Automation 4.0’ summit which will focus on providing in-depth insights into various topics such as Edge computing in industry – possibilities and limits, TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) and OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) in industrial environments, IoT (Internet of Things) platforms in the industry, and sensors for Industry 4.0.

SPS IPC Drives is the place to be in order to catch all the action live! The show’s interesting sessions and multiple exhibitors will ensure that you get a deep insight into the topic of smart and digital automation. See you at the trade fair!

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