"Industrial Automation" Category Presents Process, Production and Building Automation Sectors at Single, Unified VenueJanuary 19, 2007 - Hannover, Germany - Under the unifying umbrella of HANNOVER MESSE 2007, which will run 16-20 April 2007 in Hannover, Germany, the exhibit category "Industrial Automation" combines three international trade fairs -- INTERKAMA, Factory Automation and Industrial Building Automation -- into a single, cohesive showcase.
The range of products and services on display encompasses all key disciplines in the field of automation -- from open- and closed-loop control technology, measuring technology, electronics and electrical engineering, to mechanical engineering, robotics and networking for industrial processes, as well the networking of production with automation components from the process periphery and buildings.
Automation
INTERKAMA, the leading international trade fair for process automation, covers everything from individual components to complete automation solutions, plus engineering and maintenance services. Factory Automation showcases the entire range of networked automation solutions for mechanical engineering, electronics and electrical engineering. This display focuses on live presentations that feature solutions in the area of robot-assisted automation and electrical engineering. Industrial Building Automation underlines the importance of networking building and production automation. The display is the ideal forum for production planners, designers, developers, engineering heads, and production managers.
It focuses on automation solutions for industrial production halls and buildings.
Live Prototypes
HANNOVER MESSE organizer Deutsche Messe AG, in conjunction with VDMA (German Engineering Federation), this year is launching the Application Park in Hall 17. In this special display area, visitors will experience first-hand applications and solutions thanks to a range of automation prototypes. Live demonstrations from Siemens, Volkswagen and Phoenix Contact and partners will showcase prime examples of production solutions. Exhibitors at the Application Park will demonstrate customer-specific solutions.
Topics and Trends
The automation industry relies on competitive-edge technology wherever possible, which is why fault-free production processes and protecting products against piracy are becoming increasingly important issues. "Safety & Security," a new special display area at the show, will focus on plant and machine safety, technical protection against piracy, and industrial network security.Innovative identification technologies in production are also taking off; the "Industrial Identification" competence center offers potential customers from across the entire production industry an overview of market-ready labeling and identification systems.Wireless communication complements classical industrial communication and is becoming increasingly important.
The "Wireless Automation" display area will present solutions for operating, monitoring and controlling wireless systems or for performing remote maintenance using wireless technology. "Industrial Ethernet" will show an integrated company network that combines industrial automation, development and office IT.Demand for products for use in hygienic areas is growing all the time. As a result, the "Hygienic Design" competence center will present solutions for all types of hygienic production facilities." MDA - Motion, Drive & Automation," the leading trade fair for power transmis-sion and control, also will take place in 2007.
MDA -- which features a world-class range of electrical and mechanical drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics -- completes the range of products and services on offer for automation.
