Inaugaural SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou

The first SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou opened on March 8 with over 300 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions. Taking up a display area of 23,000 sqm, the new show is 45 percent larger than its predecessor, the China (Guangzhou) International Factory Automation and Instrument Exhibition, held last year, according to co-organizer Messe Frankfurt .

Companies exhibiting at the show, which runs from March 8-11, 2010 at the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, include Beckhoff, Baumer, Harting, Lenze, Leuze, Phoenixcontact, Sick, and Turck. A wide range of control technology, drive systems, components, human-machine-interface devices, industrial personal computers, integrated systems, motion control sensors and sensor technology is on display.

Exhibition highlights include Siemens presenting echnology on energy efficiency, industrial identification, wireless industrial communication and safety, as well as the micro-controller SIMATIC S7-1200, communication standard IO-Link and advanced switchgear systems.

A special showcase organised by the Germany based AMA Association for Sensor Technology (AMA) is preseting the latest applications and developments in sensor technology from Europe. The AMA represents the interests of organisations engaged in the production of measuring devices and systems. And in a one-day SIAF Sensor Seminar, leading experts are involved in 10 discussion forums on topics related to “European Latest Sensor Technology, Application and Development”.

Another show highlight is the Guangdong Industrial Robotic Summit where attendees can find out more about the development of robotic technology in China generally and in particular the Guangdong area.