Full Breadth of Automation Solutions To Be Featured In Workshops, Presentations and Discussion Tracks; Hands-On Education and Training Available in Self-Paced Labs
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - April 28, 2006 - GE Fanuc Automation, Inc, a unit of GE Industrial, will be hosting its second annual Users Conference, Discover 2006, at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando®, May 30 – June 2, 2006. The 3-day conference will highlight best practices in technology, manufacturing and business. Industry-leading companies such as Pfizer, Coors Brewing Company, Lafarge North America, Centocor, Dell, J M Smucker Company, Timken Company and Nissan North America anchor a jam-packed agenda that will emphasize real-world solution discussions. A broad range of training is available in the hands-on workshops with products ranging from controllers to production management software to motion control and embedded systems.
This year’s conference features two new session tracks: CNC Technologies for machining operations and the interactive “Discover Through Dialogue” voice of customer forums. Also, the new Discover Café will provide added opportunities for informal hands-on training and education. PACSystems™ RX3i discovery stations will feature self-paced labs and a team of application engineers will be on hand to assist with exercises and provide additional help. The goal: increase productivity and optimize control.The Technology Showcase features a full GE Fanuc demonstration area and solutions offered by Premier Solution Providers, integrators and complementary technologies from sponsors Microsoft, Intel, Digi, Stratus, Phoenix Contact, GE Energy, Cognex, N-Tron, Hirschman, Lantronix and Data-Linc Group.
Registration for Discover 2006 can be found at: http://www.gefanuc.com/discover2006 .
About GE Fanuc Automation
GE Fanuc Automation, a joint venture between GE and FANUC LTD of Japan, delivers automation hardware and software designed to help users reduce costs, increase efficiency and enhance profitability. With solutions and services catering to virtually every industrial segment, GE Fanuc Automation provides a diverse array of capabilities and products, including controllers, embedded systems, advanced software, motion control, CNCs, operator interfaces, industrial computers, and lasers. Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, GE Fanuc Automation is a part of GE Industrial and combines the diverse global strengths of the GE family with the local presence customers need to design, develop and maintain their automation investments.