Exhibition preview Drives & Controls 2010
Shows to provide manufacturing focus
The NEC in June 2010 is set to be the focus of the largest manufacturing
and engineering event of 2010. Drives and Controls, Plant and Works Exhibition, Air-Tech, and the International Fluid Power Exhibition
(IFPEX) take place between the 8-10 June at the NEC, Birmingham, Halls 2 & 3 and will form part of the manufacturing and engineering series of shows alongside MACH 10, Subcon, and Electrex
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any of the UK’s leading automation and motion engi- neering companies have shown their confidence in the
future of the industry by booking sub- stantial stands for the 2010 Drives & Controls show. With not long to go, the number of exhibitors that have booked ‘space-only’ showcase stands is already at least 50% up on the total number at the previous show in 2008. And many returning exhibitors - including Danfoss, Leuze Electronic, Phoenix Contact, Rockwell Automation and SEW Eurodrive - have booked larger stands than they had at the 2008 event. Many of the companies attending
the show are either first-timers (including Alldrives, Kroy, Micro- Epsilon and SITI/Alphadrive) or have not taken part in Drives & Controls exhibitions for many years. Examples of returning exhibitors include Baldor, HMS Industrial Networks, Motovario, Schmersal, Sick, Synatel, Trio Motion Control and SS White. The Austrian automation supplier
B&R will be returning to the show after a long absence and will be pushing the boat out with one of the largest stands, covering an area of 112m2. All sectors of the industry will be
represented at the exhibition, includ- ing automation (with names such as Beckhoff Automation, Horner, ILME, Lamonde and Schneider Electric), drives (including Gefran and Lenze), motors (Lafert, Marelli, Motor Technology and WEG), safety (Pilz,
for the first time. There will be another Chinese delegation at the 2010 event, with at least twice as many exhibitors.
Industry gathering
Many speakers will be emphasising the need for energy savings, high- lighted by the fact that electric motors use 65 per cent of electrical energy used in industry. This is a topic that can no longer be ignored with soaring energy costs for most businesses. Looking at ways to reduce this bill is now paramount. Therefore one area of potential sav-
Schmersal and Steute), mechanical and actuation (Centa, CRD Devices, Habasit Rossi, Linak, Moore International, Motovario, Olsen Engineering, Reliance Precision and Wittenstein) and electrical (Block, HVR and Rittal). Other technologies represented at
the show will include communica- tions (Harting and HMS), sensors and measurement (Heidenhain, Micro- Epsilon and Red Lion) and software (Aceri, Auctotec, Don Tyne and Thinking Space). Many of the sector’s major players
will take part in the show via their dis- tributors and partners. For example, Siemens and Schaeffler will be repre- sented on the HMK Automation & Drives stand, while items from ABB’s portfolio will be found on Quantum Controls’ stand. At the 2008 Drives & Controls Show, several Chinese exhibitors had stands
Show organiser, DFA Media believes its series of events ensures industry professionals will be able to gain the broadest insight concerning what industry solutions are currently avail- able on the market
Opening hours for the shows are: 8th - 9th June 9.30 - 16.30 10th June 9.30 - 16.00
ings is with Variable Speed Drives. Stephen Barker of Siemens and repre- sentative of the Gambica Trade Association will use his seminar to look at maximising cost reductions and improving competitive advantage. Barker explains: “Reducing costs
and improving productivity are key goals for most organisations in these economically challenging times. Some clear thinking supported by a systematic approach can provide sub- stantial benefits - therefore my presen- tation will explain the benefits of a ‘value based’ approach, clarify how to develop a ‘best practice’ energy, cost & carbon reduction strategy and also demonstrate how to lever success from innovative financing models.” The Carbon Trust’s head of financial
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engineers. These highly focused series seminars will also give delegates the opportunity to pick up best practice tips and valuable advice from a variety of speakers, representing a cross section of the engineering and manufacturing sector. Issues such as marketing strategy and even an insight into the financial world to help visitors understand the often misunderstood concept of lending criteria and what banks are looking for in manufacturers in today’s economic climate, will also be presented. Graeme Allinson, head of manufacturing, transport and logistics at Barclays Commercial Bank, has confirmed he will be presenting at the Drives and Controls Show to give a comprehensive insight into what banks look for when they lend money. For the most up to date information on the seminar programme and to register your interest in attending a particular presentation at the Drives and Controls show please visit:
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he Drives & Controls Exhibition dedicated seminar programme, running across the three days of the show, will cover a broad range of subjects specifically chosen for their topicality and relevance to today’s increasingly multi-tasking
services Paul Higgins will also be pre- senting at the event. He will be focusing on practical advice on how to obtain money from the organisation. While Chris Dee, executive director of the British Compressed Air Society will be looking at the importance of leak detec- tion to help save end user energy cost. Other leading seminar contributors
include Dr Mike Fish of Dontyne Systems who will be looking at calcu- lating the effect of gear surface modifi- cation on transmission error, noise and stress; Steve Brambley, deputy director of Gambica who will be discussing the selection of efficient motors and drives; Jez Palmer of Schneider Electric will be talking about wireless solutions in industrial control applications; plus many more pre-eminent speakers.
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