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Automation Fair to celebrate 20th anniversary in November

October 24, 2011


Manufacturers, machine builders, partners, industry analysts and media from around the world will meet Nov. 16-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Automation Fair event hosted by Rockwell Automation. The event provides manufacturing business leaders the opportunity to learn about smart, safe, sustainable solutions that can help optimize plants, improve machine performance and manufacture products in a more sustainable manner.

Rockwell Automation also will host the Process Solutions User Group and the Safety Automation Forum events on Nov. 14-15 for attendees interested in exchanging ideas, learning best practices and seeking solutions for their process and safety needs.

Prior to the Automation Fair event, industry journalists and analysts will gather on Nov. 15 for Manufacturing Perspectives, a global media forum. Attendees will learn about the leading topics in manufacturing technology and automation through presentations and panel discussions featuring industry specialists.

Robert D. Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based technology think tank, will deliver the first keynote address at Manufacturing Perspectives. Atkinson’s presentation will explain the role innovation and technology can play in generating economic growth and implementing public policy. His keynote will be followed by a panel of industry leaders that will identify and discuss the role automation technology will play in the future of manufacturing.

William Strauss, senior economist and industry economic adviser of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will provide the second keynote address, focusing on the economy. Strauss teaches at the DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and at the University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies. Following Strauss’ presentation, an industry panel will discuss the future of the manufacturing workforce.

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