Automation in industry has long transcended the once popular definition as making use of science and technology in the manufacturing process mainly by removing or reducing the human involvement. Today, automation has traveled way beyond the manufacturing industries and things mechanical to pervade almost every sphere of life. From giant earthmoving machines to huge offshore drilling rigs and satellites and space stations orbiting the earth, automation has come to occupy a centre stage in the modern world. Many products and technologies from the world of industrial automation would be on display at Automation 2011 - the 6th International Exhibition and Conference, scheduled from September 20th to 23rd, 2011 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon in suburban Mumbai. Automation is claimed to be the only exhibition decision makers of plastic, pharma, oil and gas, steel, automobile, machine tools, textile, food and beverages and of all other industries visit.

An opportunity to meet automation experts of all industries across the country, Automation 2011 will be held in Hall 1 of the exhibition centre with a gross display area of 22,000 sq.m, and will witness the latest automation technologies displayed by global players. Automation 2011 will highlight products trends, services and solutions in the field of:

• Factory & Process Automation
• Robotics
• Bus & Wireless Technology
• Automation in Machine Tools
• Instrumentation & Controls Systems
• Building & Drives Automation
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics, and many other.

Automation 2011, the trade show, showcases new innovations and solutions for vast industry segment comprising of refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, polyester, power, life sciences, food and pharmaceutical, oil and gas businesses, steel and mining and other process industries, terminal automation, tank farm automation, retail outlet automation, among other segments of industry. Automation 2011 is among the biggest technological shows of the era. An event of this magnitude never ever held in India so far in this segment, more than 700 companies will be participating this yaer.

A trade fair like Automation 2011, with its high proportion of international exhibitors and visitors, is ideal for getting to know and evaluating the competition in the industry. The users of instrumentation and automation from all over India will see the latest technologies available. There is certainly no lack of exciting ideas and concepts - just when and how these concepts are implemented in market-ready solutions will be another interesting aspect to find out about at Automation 2011. The event is supported by trade associations from India, Singapore, Malaysia, and by a dynamic Board of Governors, the team chaired by Mr B R Mehta, Sr Vice President, Reliance Industries Ltd and other eminent professionals from the industry.

Automation Technology Conference

Industrial Automation hosts a three-day technical conference at Automation 2011. This technical conference provides quality education to professionals and provides business an unparalleled opportunity to maximise their productivity and ensure their long-term growth. World-class speakers from US, UK, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Brazil and other countries are presenting papers on Automation Technology.

Past Performance

IED Communications Ltd is not new to field of events. Automation 2011 will be the 6th International Exhibition and Conference organised by the company. It started the first event in 2002 and has achieved the following milestones with each edition:

Among the visitors to this event, going buy past experience, the record indicates: presidents, managing director and CEOs; plant managers, R&D experts, project design engineers; manufacturers, dealers, consultants, contractors, business managers, purchase managers, decision-makers from the BARC, railways, defence, telecommunications, power; fertilizers, chemicals and petro-chemicals, refineries, cement plants; and representatives of various associations and institutions related to the industry. A good number of overseas buyers of some Indian products also come scouting for opportunities in contract manufacturing. Automation 2011 is organized by IED Communications Ltd headed by Mr M Arokiaswamy, Managing Director, and the Editor and Publisher of "Industrial Automation", a leading industrial publication.

(For details on any information related to Automation 2011, contact: Ms Beni. Tel: 022-28505138. Email: beni_ied@yahoo.co.in)