The two shows will collocate at Chicago’s McCormick Place on 21-24 March, 2011.
The International Robots, Vision and Motion Control Show is sponsored by the Automation Technologies Council (ATC), the umbrella organization for the Robotic Industries Association, Automated Imaging Association and Motion Control Association. ProMat is backed by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).
The collocated ProMat and International Robots, Vision and Motion Control Show will be the largest international event and conference of its kind ever held in the US, MHIA said. Over 825 exhibitors are expected to showcase their products to tens of thousands of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution professionals from over 100 countries around the globe.
MHIA said there were a number of reasons for collocating the two events, with CEO John Nofsinger describing the decision as a “home run for participants and attendees at both events”.
“Collocating the two events will allow manufacturing, distribution and supply chain professionals unparalleled education and networking opportunities as well as exposure to the largest equipment and technology display of any show of its kind in North America,” said Nofsinger. “In today’s world of needing to be nimble and innovative, the collocation is a home run for participants and attendees of both events.”
“Robotics, vision and motion control are important components as companies strive to reach their productivity goals,” said Jeffrey Burnstein, president of ATC. “We feel this collocation provides an incredible opportunity for the exhibitors and visitors of each show to meet new prospects and suppliers, see new products, and obtain new knowledge.”
“Over the past several years, ProMat has experienced a steady increase in both the quantity and quality of attendees and exhibitors delivering more material handling and logistics solutions for the supply chain,” Nofsinger added. “The collocation of the International Robots, Vision and Motion Control Show is a natural value-adding fit for both events.”
