Press Hong Kong, March 2015 China Import and Export Fair Complex Eric Chan Direct line +852 2238 9972 Fax +852 2598 7919 eric.chan@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com www.messefrankfurt.com.hk SIAF15_PR4_Eng.doc The 6th edition of officially opens from 9 11 March 2015 Scheduled concurrent events to highlight machine vision, motion, sensor and measurement application technology trends, one of the leading industrial automation exhibitions in China, is set to hold its sixth edition from 9 11 March 2015. The fair will take place at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The three-day event is expected to welcome 483 exhibitors, from 15 countries and regions, who specialise in providing solutions to China s manufacturing industry. Show visitors can expect to source a wealth of solutions scattered across many specialties, including drive systems and components, sensors and IPCs, industrial software, robotics technology and others. Mr Louis Leung, Deputy General Manager at Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, commented: Over the years, the event has been regarded as one of the most influential industrial automation exhibitions in South China. This year s edition continues to uphold its reputation. Top industry brands from around the world have confirmed their participation, proving the fair is a preferred choice and premier destination for professionals to tap the China market. This year, we are expecting to welcome over 40,000 visitors during the three-day show. Our exhibitors will occupy four halls covering 40,000 sqm of fairground space. I am happy to see leading brands, including Phoenix Contact, Turck, Balluff, Murrelektronic, Rittal, Sanyo Denki, Elco, P+F, Beckhoff, Lti, Wago, Banner and Moons, in attendance Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd 35/F China Resources Building 26 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong
Page 2 this year. Industry giant, Siemens, will also return to the show to showcase their latest solutions and products in automation and driving technologies. With the range and high quality of participating exhibitors, I am confident visitors will not only discover new business leads but will also have the opportunity to establish new and invaluable industry partnerships. Other noteworthy brands to attend this year include Nachi, Yaskawa, Epson, GSK, Efort, Kawasaki Robot, Estun-robotics, Lafert, Denso, Cogenx, Datalogic, Hitop, Toyo, PMI, Harmonic, Daheng, Luster, Contrinex, ifm, Autonics, Kacon, Sick, Hanyoung, Ema, Schmersal, Hummel, Kistler, MTS and others. Scheduled concurrent events to highlight machine vision, motion, sensor and measurement application technology trends Various informative events will be held concurrently with SPS Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou. Over 10 seminars on machine vision, motion, sensor and measurement application technologies will offer participants insights on 100-plus of the industry s trends and new technologies. Some of the 2015 fair s programme highlights include: Sensors and Measurement Seminar Returning to the automation fair is this informative event on the latest developments in sensor and measurement technologies. Coorganised by AMA and Mesago Messe Frankfurt, the seminar will be held on 9 March. It will consist of seven sessions covering a range of topics presented by prominent industry specialists. Some of the scheduled speakers and their topics are:
Page 3 - Mr Wang Ting Qi, Schmersal (China) Applications of sensor positioning and measuring technologies in the elevator industry - Mr Kan Zhong, Balluff (China) The Solution and Application of Networking (IO-Link) & RFID in Automatic Industry - Mr Sun Peng, Elco (China) Application of measurement photoelectric sensors Motion Seminar This segment will focus on the integration of automation technologies in industrial safety practices, providing insight on the increased use of motion technologies and industrial communication safety equipment. Some of the participating brands and their topics of discussion include: - Mr Hans Cao, Lti (China) Smart Servo System in Industry 4.0 - Dr Liao Hai Ping (China) High Performance Servo Drive System - Dr Henry Li, Lenze (China) Intelligent Mechatronic Solutions for Improved System Efficiency Machine Vision Seminar One of the most anticipated additions to the 2015 show s fringe programme. With continuously growing demand for high precision and quality products, machine vision technology is key in China s manufacturing industry. Some of the scheduled topics and their associated speakers include:
Page 4 - Mr Harbor Qu, Sick (China) Amazing 3D and Colour High-speed Cameras - Mr Liu Junxuan, Beijing Image (China) Application of the efficient and reliable CVB software platform in the industry - Dr Dietrich Hofmann, Jena (Germany) Smart photonic sensors for industrial measurements is sponsored and organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, the China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition General Corporation, Guangzhou Overseas Trade Fairs Ltd and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. Honorary sponsors are the Guangdong Automation Association, Guangzhou Automation Association and Guangzhou Institute of Scientific Instrument. To find out more about the 2015 show, please visit www.spsinchina.com, or email sps@china.messefrankfurt.com. end Background information on Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt is one of the world s leading trade fair organisers, generating around 550* million in sales and employing more than 2,200* people worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and around 50 international Sales Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in more than 160 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2014, Messe Frankfurt organised a total of 120* trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany.
Page 5 Comprising an area of 578,000 square metres, Messe Frankfurt s exhibition grounds are home to ten exhibition halls. The company also operates two congress centres. The company is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent. For more information, please visit our website at www.messefrankfurt.com. *Preliminary Figures (2014)