WORLD OF INDUSTRIES 06/2018 (RU)

control systems, PLC, scada, industrial PCs, embedded systems,
data capturing and identification systems, industrial image
processing systems, sensors and actuators, communication,
networks and field bus systems, measuring and test systems, laser
technology and compressed air generation systems etc. The
electrical systems category consists of electrical and mechanical
power transmission systems like transformers, accumulators and
UPS, electric switchgear and equipment for electrical control
systems, electric and electronic test and measuring equipment,
electric motors & frequency inverters, motor drives, cables &
cabling accessories, electronic and opto-electronic components,
gears and mechanical drive systems as well. The upgradation of any
industry is incomplete without integration of IT and software
systems. To cater to this demand IAS Shanghai offers a vast array of
industrial automation IT and software products like production
and manufacturing software, basic systems and development tools
for industry, internet, intranet and extranet solutions, IT hardware
for industry, professional services and consultancies that showcase
comprehensive IT services to maximize the benefits of software
products.
Robotics at IAS Shanghai 2018
One of the most in-demand sectors is robotics, with China
investing aggressively in this arena. For four consecutive years,
China has been the world’s largest industrial robot market. In 2016,
China had a total sales volume of almost 90,000 units – representing
30 % of the global market. According to the International Federation
of Robotics (IFR), China has had the most industrial robots in
operation globally since 2016. By 2020, China is expected to
produce 150,000 industrial robot units and have more than 900,000
industrial robots in operation. However, despite China having the
most industrial robots in the world, its robot density is below the
global average, with only 68 units per 10,000 workers in 2016.
China’s robotics industry is clearly large, but still has significant
room for development. The Chinese government has recognized
this and has tried to address it in it’s ‘Made in China 2025’ policy.
Over the next decade, there is no downside to this sector as the
penetration of robots in China’s manufacturing set up is set to
increase tremendously. At IAS Shanghai, the robotics display area
will showcase the latest industrial robots, servo control, humanmachine
interaction techniques, robot vision and intelligent
speech, robot simulation system, service robots, machinery,
appliances & components for robotic products.
Shanghai: an industrial power in itself
Another reason why IAS Shanghai is one of the favorite events
amongst automation industry professionals is the host city:
Shanghai. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, a global
trading and financial center, a major transport hub and one of the
busiest container port in the world, with more than 37 million TEU
in container volume annually. Even the Shanghai stock exchange
has emerged as one of the world’s largest by market capitalization.
Since 1992 the city has recorded double-digit growth almost every
year except during the global recession of 2008-09. In 2017,
Shanghai’s total GDP grew to $ 475 billion. Apart from service
industries like finance, retail and real estate, Shanghai also boasts a
strong manufacturing sector which accounts for more than 35 % of
the total output respectively. Steel, shipbuilding, automobile
manufacturing, food and pharmaceuticals, software and
automation are important industry sectors. Shanghai’s advantage
lies in its size and industrial diversity, the competitiveness of several
manufacturing subsectors, and the emergence of business services.
At the same time, Shanghai’s expanding technological capabilities
are being nurtured by a deepening pool of qualified human capital,
increasing R&D, FDI in high-tech activities, and the openness of the
city to the rest of the world. The dynamic megapolis is driven by a
growing middle class, which is feeding a demand for innovation.
With its advanced services, large supplier base, easy access to
skilled and highly skilled technicians and engineers, Shanghai is
rightly positioned as China’s premier business city.
Apart from the business context, Shanghai is also a major tourist
destination, as it attracts a wide range of tourists due to its vibrant
culture, natural beauty, and modern infrastructure. A wide range of
trade fair venues, conference facilities along with its wellestablished
transport system make Shanghai a great destination for
an event of the scale of IAS Shanghai.
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