Spain degree of automation equipment seventh among the world

Source and time: According to Spanish newspaper Expansión reports 2009.03.25, according to the Spanish production technology and automation machinery Association (Asociación Española de Robótica y Automatización Tecnologías de la Producción, AER-ATP) data, to enhance the competitiveness of Western countries in 2008 Corporate Units were added 2800 automation equipment, representing a 10.7 percent increase in 2007; to the total, the West country to operate the machines and industrial automation (a) has reached 31,000 units, ranked seventh in the world.

40th Biennial Western States automation equipment (MAQUITEC) was present (3) day month 10-13 Barcelona leave the Exhibition Gallery, 40 exhibition games were held for future development trend of automation equipment and applications will be subject to be discussed ; express AER-ATP according to the 2008 Western States companies purchase most of the automated equipment used in electrical, electronic, aerospace, medicine, and agriculture sectors, mainly among the agriculture sector, increase the acquisition of 30%.

According to AER-ATP Manager Xavier Grau said that the use of automation equipment can not only automate the production process, but also improve productivity and efficiency; MAQUITEC this show a total of 135 exhibitors, with an area of 15,000 square meters of exhibition brand Products up to 300.
The exhibition organizer Josep Morell noted that the current economic crisis on the Western States steel industry and the automotive industry have a great impact, and these two industries is the largest customer base of automation equipment, therefore, the Show is to provide financing MAQUITEC consultative services, so to help enterprises solve problems; In addition, in the exhibition is also held technical discussions on how to protect and enhance competitiveness, increase investment in R & D innovation, the use of new technology, training of professionals in engineering, such as outsourcing and the international response to the way to the last, the exhibition also for India, Taiwan, China and Vietnam and other countries of cooperation opportunities, conducting analysis and assessment.