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Experts Discuss Global Manufacturing Trends, Manufacturing Convergence, Sustainable Production and more at Manufacturing Perspectives
More than 11,000 manufacturing experts from around the world gathered in Nashville, Tenn. on Nov. 19 and 20 to discuss industry demands, global economic challenges and the latest manufacturing automation technology and solutions at the 17th annual Automation Fair, hosted by Rockwell Automation.
On Nov. 18 Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Keith Nosbusch and executives from world leading brands and industry organizations spoke to more than 80 trade media during Rockwell Automation’s annual Manufacturing Perspectives global media forum. Discussion topics included:
- Global Manufacturing Trends — Business Update, by Keith Nosbusch
- India's Emerging Technology Sector — Driving Manufacturing Growth, by Dr. Sam Pitroda
- Manufacturing Convergence — Provider's Perspective Panel Discussion by Dassault Systemes, Microsoft, and Cisco
- Manufacturing Convergence — Customers' Perspective Panel Discussion by Alcoa, Tetra Pak, PepsiAmericas, and General Mills
- Sustainable Production — Energy Efficiency, Environmental Responsibility, Workplace Safety with General Foods, Boeing and Coca-Cola
- Global Demand for Engineering and Technical Talent — with National Association of Manufacturers, Mercedes Benz US, University of Wisconsin and Harbin Institute of Technology
See video highlights from these presentations.
If you were unable to attend Manufacturing Perspectives and would like to receive a DVD of all the speaker's presentations, please email klester@ra.rockwell.com.
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