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IPFÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s 3i EXPO to pave the way for transition to Industry 4.0

Industry News
Jan 13,22

This will be IndiaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s first of its kind expo comprising 3 events - Exhibition, Conference and IPF Industry Excellence Awards - dedicated to discuss on innovative approaches and strategies for the adoption of Industry 4.0 in India will the involvement of the key stakeholders - the Government, Industry and Academia

IPFÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s 3i EXPO to pave the way for transition to Industry 4.0

Mumbai

In their quest for speed, flexibility, quality and efficiency in manufacturing and business processes, companies are increasingly banking on advanced automation and digital tools. With India aiming to become a manufacturing factory of the world, adoption of modern manufacturing technologies (including Industry 4.0) becomes imperative. To fulfil this need of the manufacturing, Industrial Products Finder (popularly known as IPF) - a 50-year-old publication that has been a partner in IndiaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s industrial growth since its inception in 1972 - is hosting 3i EXPO 2022 (IPF for Industry 4.0 & Innovations Expo) with the sole aim of making India ready for Manufacturing 4.0.

The Expo - to be held at Nehru Centre (Mumbai) from March 25-26, 2022 - will bring together all key stakeholders in Industry 4.0 (I4.0) transition -- i.e., providers of I4.0 solutions/products, adopters (i.e. manufacturers) of I4.0 solutions, policy makers and education institutes -- under one roof to deliberate on the future course of action.

Smart manufacturing is the future

The growing adoption of Industry 4.0 & industrial automation in manufacturing processes, and increasing complexities in supply chains are driving the growth of smart manufacturing market. Globally, the smart manufacturing market is estimated to grow from $ 214.7 billion in 2020 to $ 384.8 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2020 to 2025.

With such rising development of smart factories, the market for smart manufacturing in India is expected to propel in the near future. The India smart manufacturing market is influenced by product development and advancements conducted by the market players. The key players of the smart manufacturing market include ABB Ltd, Emerson Electric Co, SAP SE, Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc, General Electric Co, and Intel Corp. These players are playing a significant role in the growth of the smart manufacturing market by providing various products and adopting several strategies such as merger and acquisition, partnerships and collaboration, technological development, and others.

3-in-1 Bonanza

The 3i EXPO 2022 will be a 3-in-1 event comprising Exhibition, Conference and IPF Industry Excellence Awards (for innovative products, progressive companies & start-ups, and enterprising entrepreneurs).

3i Conference: Industry 4.0 is revolutionising the industry by focusing heavily on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning (ML), real time data, etc. During the conference at 3i EXPO, experts will deliberate on innovative approaches and strategies for taking Indian manufacturing sector to the next level by establishing a right ecosystem of suppliers/service providers and skilling/training people to make them future ready. Two-day conference will have experts speaking on Industry 4.0, Robotics, AI, ML, Advanced Automation, Exports, 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), etc

IPF Awards 2022: As part of its extension programme to connect better with the stakeholders, Industrial Product Finder (IPF) annually hosts IPF Industrial Excellence Awards - the only event that recognises innovative products in a wide range of categories. Awards are presented to companies and individuals to appreciate and acknowledge their contribution to the growth of the manufacturing sector. The 6th IPF Industrial Excellence Awards will be hosted along with 3i EXPO 2022 and present awards in following categories:

Fastest Growing Manufacturing Companies
Innovative Products
Emerging Start-ups
Enterprising Entrepreneurs (Male & Female)

3i Exhibition: Over 50 companies will exhibit at the Expo and showcase their innovative products and solutions that can propel Indian manufacturing sectorÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s journey towards Industry 4.0. Visitors can gain knowledge on the most trending technologies and engineering processes for meeting the need of Industry 4.0. Exhibitors will include companies from sectors such as automation & robotics, additive manufacturing (3D printing), Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality (AR)/ Virtual Reality (VR), connectivity modules, data analytics, electronics components, industrial IoT solutions, sensors, motors & drives, rapid prototyping & tooling, vision systems, etc. The Expo is expected to attract visitors from leading engineering segments such as automobile & auto component, process equipment, construction equipment, electronics & electricals, heavy engineering, machine tools, welding & fabrication, etc.

3i EXPO will offer participants an opportunity to network with government decision-makers, business leaders, buyers and investors from across the region. It will be definitely be a place to identify trends and issues that will shape the future of IndiaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s manufacturing sector. Be there to witness the Fourth Industrial Revolution!

Industrial Products Finder (IPF), launched in 1972, is today one of the oldest and most trusted brands in the industrial publication space in the country. It is one-stop-shop solution provider for all the sourcing/procurement needs of the Indian manufacturing sector. Published by Asapp Info Global Group, IPF offers a comprehensive coverage on industrial & engineering products services and provides manufacturers a dual forum (print and online) to display their all latest, innovative solutions. IPF is the countryÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s true pan-India publication with presence in all major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, etc.

Every month IPF reaches more than 100,000 readers through its magazine and website which offers an assortment of news, views/interviews, technical articles, product information, etc. IPF is widely circulated to manufacturing sectors including automobile and auto components, electrical & electronics, machine tools, hydraulics & pneumatics, printing & packaging, plastic processing, chemical & pharmaceuticals, mining & steel, FMCG, and general engineering industries. The magazine reaches out to various government institutions for their sourcing requirements including Defense, Railways, Science & Technology, and Research & Development.