Event Overview:

This biennial show held in Chicago, Illinois is North America's largest showcase of robot, machine vision, motion control and other automation technologies. The show features dynamic keynote speakers covering topical issues, interactive hands-on demonstrations and a top notch educational conference.

Industry leading suppliers exhibit at Automate. You'll learn about the latest advancements in automation and find products and systems that can help you become a stronger global competitor. Whether you're currently using automation technologies or planning to in the future, this event makes it easy to learn what's new, compare products and suppliers, and get expert advice right on the show floor. 

One badge, two shows - registration for Automate also gets you into the ProMat Show, together these collocated shows expect to draw 35,000 visitors!

Attend this show and conference to discover:

• Automation solutions designed to meet your specific needs
• Hands-on product demonstrations from leading companies
• Expert training for practical, real-world applications of robots, machine vision, and motion control
• Future technology trends your company needs to be aware of

Exhibitor Information:

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT AT AUTOMATE?

Companies with products or services in the following (or related) categories should exhibit at Automate:

• AC Drives
• AC Motors
• Actuators & Mechanical Systems
• Adhesive Equipment & Supplies
• Assembly Machines/Systems
• Automatic Identification & Data Collection/RFID
• Automatic Gaging Equipment
• Bearings
• Cables/Cable Assemblies/Connectors
• Calibration Equipment & Services
• Cameras
• Camera and Lighting Enclosures
• Contract Automation and Assembly Services
• Controls
• Consulting Services
• Drives and Amplifiers
• Electronic Drives
• Encoders & Resolvers
• End of Arm Tooling
• Engineering Services
• Frame Grabbers & Processing Boards
• Gears
• Industrial Robots
• Lighting Equipment
• Marking Equipment
• Materials Test Equipment
• Mobile Robots
• Metrology Equipment
• Motion Controllers
• Motors & Motor Controls
• Optics & Lenses
• Parts Handling Equipment/Conveyors
• PLCs
• Positioning Systems
• Safety & Ergonomic Equipment
• Sensors & Feedback Devices/Systems
• Service Robots
• Simulation Software
• Software
• Surface Analysis Equipment
• System Integrators (ask about special pavilion at front of show!)
• Training Services
• Vision Systems
• Welding Equipment & Supplies
• And any other automation or automation related equipment suppliers

ATTENDEES COME FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES THAT USE AUTOMATION:

• Aerospace
• Agriculture
• Aluminum
• Appliance
• Automation
• Automotive Manufacturer
• Automotive Supplier
• Banking Equipment
• Battery Manufacturer
• Biometrics
• Biotechnology
• Building Products
• Chemical Manufacturer
• Construction Equipment
• Consumer Goods
• Containers
• Contract Manufacturers
• Defense/Military
• Education
• Electronics
• Energy/Solar/Wind Power
• Engineering Services
• Entertainment
• Fabricated Metal
• Fasteners
• Fluid Power
• Food & Beverage
• Foundry
• Furniture
• Gaming (Casinos)
• Glass
• Government
• Heavy Equipment/Machinery
• HVAC Equipment
• Laboratory Equipment
• Law Enforcement
• Locomotive Manufacturer
• Machine Tools
• Mail Processing
• Mapping
• Material Handling
• Medical Devices
• Medical Imaging
• Metal Stamping
• Mining
• Minting
• Motorcycle Manufacturer
• Nanotechnology
• Nutraceuticals
• Oil and Gas
• Off-road Vehicles
• Outboard Motor Manufacturer
• Packaging/Converting
• Paper/Printing
• Pet Food
• Pharmaceuticals
• Photovoltaics
• Plastics
• Plumbing Products
• Primary Metals
• Radiology
• Railroad
• Research & Development
• Rubber
• Scientific Imaging
• Security/Surveillance
• Semiconductor
• Shipbuilding
• Signage (Intelligent)
• Steel Mill
• Telecommunications
• Textiles/Apparel
• Tobacco
• Transportation
• Traffic Systems
• Warehousing
• Waste Management
• Wood/Lumber

Automate is a biennial event.

Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Headquarters for:

Robotic Industries Association

AIA – the global association for vision + imaging

Motion Control Association

Co-located with PROMAT.