Manufacturing Perspectives and Automation Fair Recap
Attendees of Manufacturing Perspectives 2005 heard from executives, manufacturing experts and Rockwell Automation customers from around the world who convened to share their perspectives on industry trends and issues of the day. Specifically, speakers from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and Mercedes-Benz U.S. were featured, along with Keith Nosbusch, chairman and chief executive officer, and Sujeet Chand, senior vice president, advanced technology and chief technical officer, of Rockwell Automation.
Sessions also were hosted featuring customers from Clos du Bois, Tri-Way Manufacturing, Genesis Energy, the City of Yuma, the Panama Canal Authority and Wells' Dairy.
Subjects included:
The Path to Turning Information into Knowledge
How OEMs Demonstrate True Business Returns
Perspectives on Strategic Maintenance at Genesis Energy
Intelligent Motor Control - Intelligent, Networked Devices Provide OEMs and Users with Information Resulting in Smoother Operations and Higher Profits
Automating the Panama Canal
How Food Manufacturers Turn Mandates into Performance
Photos, contact information for the speakers and additional information on these topics can be found at the Online Press Room.
On the Automation Fair floor, attendees saw the release of several new automation solutions and products, which are featured in the Automation Fair 2005 Media Kit.
Next Year:
We hope you can join us in Baltimore, Md. for Automation Fair 2006, October 24-26. Manufacturing Perspectives will take place on Tuesday, with the show floor open Wednesday and Thursday. We'll e-mail you badge registration and hotel reservation details late-summer of 2006.
Feel free to contact any of the individuals listed below if you have questions or need additional information.
The Automation Fair Publicity Team
Steve Smith
Rockwell Automation
(414) 382-5580
shsmith@ra.rockwell.com
Irissol Arce
Rockwell Automation
(414) 382-3483
iarce1@ra.rockwell.com
Nissa French
Padilla Speer Beardsley
(612) 455-1724
nfrench@psbpr.com
