Resonating similar challenges for technology players, Gautam Dutta, Director Marketing, Product Lifecycle Management, Siemens said: "Indian Auto Suppliers have the potential of being the largest exporters and producers of automotive products, not for just domestic market but fulfilling global needs.

We, therefore, need to keep a check on the quality aspects and continue innovating while leveraging technology to make way for smarter, system-driven modern product designs."

He further added: "The Automotive Engineering Show is a true representation of the Indian automotive industry and the various technology it is capable of delivering for the automotive systems of the future. By bringing together people from the right segments it can enable the skill and knowledge transfer essential for taking us to the top."

Chaitanya Bulusu, Branch Manager, Omron Automation Pvt Ltd said: "Omron has a huge basket of products and to deal with the problems faced in the automotive engineering segment, we have launched track and trace solutions which has been very well received by the visitors at the fair. The show has been a good mix of quantity and quality of visitors and we will definitely be back for the next edition." 

Changing trends and regulations in the Indian automotive sector in drawing attention of global technology providers who are well-equipped with their high-quality automation and relevant solutions for the Indian market.

First time exhibitors at the show, Dharmesh Shah, National Sales Manager, Automotive Plastics & LES Solutions from Dow Corning said: "Off late, automotive industry in India is witnessing shifting trends. Cars with enhanced safety features and better fuel efficiency is catching up.

Globally, hybrid cars are the next big thing. Dow Corning provides electronic and component solutions for these and participating at Automotive Engineering Show has been very beneficial as we could promote it to the right market."

Another trend noticed at the exhibition was the growing emphasis of auto manufacturers towards anti-pollution technologies. Marishkumar, Asst Manager - ME Casting, India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd said: "Pollution control is one of the major focus areas in factories today and we found some very interesting solutions for regulating pollution and mist collection.

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