Update: Rockwell Automation Fair

18 November 2009

This year’s Rockwell Automation Fair saw more than 9,000 attendees descend on Anaheim, California to see the latest technologies for improving plant-wide optimisation, machine-builder performance and sustainable production.

The event drew over 100 exhibitors – covering a wide selection of automation products and services – including ARC Advisory Group, Cisco, Motorola and Panasonic Computer Solutions.

The ‘Manufacturing Perspectives’ sessions were a particular highlight. Specific sessions this year included: Automation Trends that will Position Manufacturers for Global Economic Recovery – presented by Keith Nosbusch, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation; Structural Costs, not a Slow Economic Recovery, Pose the Most Risk for US Manufacturers – presented by Jeremy Leonard, economist consultant at MAPI Manufacturers Alliance; and Manufacturers Optimistic about Future and Fortunes with Plant-wide Optimization – presented by Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble.

“Our goal this year was to help customers make the most of their investment in automation and information technology, improve their competitiveness and make sure they are well-positioned to capitalise on the economic recovery,” said Nosbusch. “Plant-wide optimisation represents a new era in manufacturing. Companies making the investment are better-positioned to address new sustainability objectives and respond to changes in consumer demand.”