We have given our requirements to some of the companies here who have assured to design a customised solution based on our factory specifications." 

Also visiting the fair was Surya Kumar M, Engineer, Apollo Tyres who said: "We are looking for vacuum related products for our plant in Chennai and the Automotive Engineering show has been an eye opener for us. We have a platform to understand the improvements in the automotive automation industry and find solutions to the problems we face in our plants. We are definite to close deals with few of the companies present here after evaluation."

The accompanying one-day seminar alongside which initiated discussions on connected cars, IoT, industrial robots between 12 technology and sector specialists and over 75 delegates from some of the renowned companies including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, General Motors, Diamler, Fiat, MFR Tyres etc, set the wheels of smart automotive factory concept in motion.

Delegates widely appreciated the seminar for putting across sector standpoints from a future perspective. One of them was N S Saini, Associate Vice President, Hero Ecotech Ltd who said: "The show is the best place for all the information on factory integration. The seminar and show give valuable information on saving money and proper answers to the questions that the industry is faced with. The show is a good eye opener for the industry and we have already tied up with a few companies and look forward to purchasing from them in the near future."

Fascinated with his engagement with auto sector professionals during his session on software developments that can change the way manufacturing works, Jayraj Ugankar, Head IoT, CoE, Infosys shared: "It was a fantastic gathering that can benefit the technology and auto fraternity immensely.

I wanted to see how auto players are looking at moving from conventional engineering to smart engineering and can embed software and the discussions here have left me with a different perspective. Software will play a big role in the future and the Automotive Engineering Show is a platform where you can explore these possibilities."

With the next edition, the organisers now plan to bring the show to the capital city of India. The 2017 edition with its focus on ‘Operational Excellence' will be held from 21 - 23 March at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

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