Automotive Engineering Show, organised by Pune-based Auto Cluster Development and Research Institute, aims to project new engineering solutions to the auto industry

It’s been a year almost since the Auto Cluster Development and Research In-stitute moved into its own premises in the industrial suburb of Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad. Playing an important role in the lives of auto industries in and around Pune, the Auto Cluster is holding a Automotive Engineering Show at the Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre at Chinchwad from May 14-17, 2008.

Aiming to project new engineering solutions to the auto industry, the show will display high-end technologies as robotics, automation, engineering services, painting and welding solutions and machine tools for the automotive industry. With some of the biggest names in the industry showcasing their systems and processes, one can be assured of a delightfully beneficial experience for the automotive manufacturer. Some prominent participating companies displaying their technologies are Larsen & Toubro, Siemens, ABB Robotics, Jyoti CNC, Gudel, Motoman Robotics, Kuka Robotics, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, B&R Automation, Electronica, Messung Systems, PMT Machines amongst several others.

There is an added attraction for vehicle and component manufacturers in the form of Technology based seminars andpresentations. With topics such as Integrated Architecture, MES, Clinching Technology, Compliance to EU Directive, Global Safety norms and “Putting the Indian Automobile Manufacturer on the Global Map”, the event is expected to become an interesting visit for the auto professional. Seminar subjects are being presented by technology vendors such as Shimadzu (Japan), Fraunhofer Institutes (Germany), CETIM (France) amongst others. There are also talks being presented by very senior personnel from end users like Tata Motors and Bharat Forge.

The event’s Principal Sponsors are Larsen & Toubro while Siemens, Gudel, Jyoti CNC, Rockwell Automation and Messung Systems are the event’s Associate Sponsors.

The principal invitees are OEMs, third-party manufacturers, and component manufacturers from Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 manufacturers. Managers from planning, quality, design dept., production, capital purchase, procurement, new projects heads, maintenance, R&D department heads, engineers from the assembly line, technology managers, etc., form the core visitor or buyer community to the show.

The event will be an interesting experience for Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 component and system manufacturing companies such as Tata Autocomp, Bosch, Valeo, Arvin Meritor, Visteon, TRW, Dana India, etc. Makers of Engine Parts, Electrical Parts, Drive Transmission & Steering Parts, Suspension & Braking Parts, Fuel tanks, Alternate fuel such as CNG and others will find it very useful to attend the exhibition and seminars, as would Forge companies like Bharat Forge.

The event is hosted by Auto Cluster Development and Research Institute Limited, a body formed under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India; and supported by the Automation Industry Association. The show is conceptualised, marketed and executed by Mumbai based Focussed Events. The For Seminar details and Pre-registration, please visit www.autoengineering show.com

(Contact Samir Khedkar, Show Director, Focussed Events, Mumbai. Tel: 022-32019137. Fax: 91-22-28479601.E-mail:s.khedkar@focusse devents.com)