Jeff Burnstein shares details about Automate 2025, discussing key advancements in robotics, AI, and machine vision. The event will host over 850 exhibitors, attract more than 35,000 visitors, and feature diverse industries. Keynotes, free sessions, and networking opportunities will provide a comprehensive look at trends and innovations in automation.

inspect: Which new technologies and innovations will be presented at Automate 2025?

Jeff Burnstein: Leading advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision & imaging, and motion control will be demonstrated at the Automate 2025 trade show and discussed in depth at the four-day conference accompanying the show (fee required).  Also, there will be free sessions in our Innovation Theater discussing new products, and free thought-leader sessions and panels on key topics such as humanoid robots, right on the show floor.

inspect: How many exhibiting companies do you expect?

Burnstein: We expect over 850 exhibitors occupying some 325,000 square feet at what will be our largest Automate show ever. 

inspect: And how many visitors?

Burnstein: We’re on pace for over 35,000 show registrants, more than a 40 percent increase from the last time the show was held in Detroit in 2023.

inspect: Which well-known companies will be exhibiting at Automate 2025?

Burnstein: Automate is a “who’s who of Automation” featuring leading companies such as ABB, Agility Robotics, Beckhoff, Bosch Rexroth, Cognex, Edmund Optics, Elmo Motion Control, Fanuc Harmonic Drive, JR Automation,  Kawasaki, Keyence, Kuka, Nachi, Otto by Rockwell, Parker Hannifin, Schneider Electric, Schunk, Siemens, Sick, Stäubli, Teledyne, Universal Robots and Zebra.  Overall, there will be exhibitors from more than 32 countries including China, India, Korea, and Taiwan.

inspect: What lectures and workshops are planned during the fair?

Burnstein: On Monday, May 12, we’ll have a keynote talk from Brad Holmes, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit Lions.

On Tuesday, May 13, the keynoter is Deepu Talla, VP and GM – Robotics & Edge AI, NVIDIA

On Wednesday, May 14, the keynoter is Aamir Paul, President, North America Operations, Schneider Electric.

On Thursday, May 15, the keynoter is Ujjwal Kumar, Group President, Teradyne Robotics

Here’s our entire paid conference agenda

Here you can find our free talks in the show floor theater

inspect: Which trends in robotics and artificial intelligence will be discussed at the fair?

Burnstein: The rapid advances in AI will be discussed in great detail at Automate. In fact, we’re launching a new four-hour course on Designing Autonomous AI Agents.  You’ll also hear a lot about humanoids, autonomous mobile robots, collaborative robots, machine vision, and motion control throughout the event.

inspect: Which trends in machine vision will be presented at the trade fair?

Burnstein: One of the key trends in machine vision we’ll be looking at is how AI is improving vision applications. We’ll also be teaching our basic and advanced Certified Vision Professional courses –and offering testing as well for those who want to earn the CVP designation.
 

inspect: Are there special events or networking opportunities for visitors?

Burnstein: Our opening networking party takes place at 5:15 pm on Monday, May 12. More than 1,500 people attend. It’s a great opportunity to network with industry leaders. On Wednesday, May 14 we hold our Engelberger Awards Ceremony & Dinner where we will honor industry leaders in the categories of Leadership and Education. Both of these are paid events.
 

inspect: Which industries will be particularly represented at Automate 2025?

Burnstein: In terms of industries attending Automate, we get a wide variety. The automotive industry is the largest, but we also see customers attending from food & beverage, life sciences, electronics, warehousing & distribution, semiconductor, aerospace, agriculture, construction – just about every industry you can think of will find a relevant solution at Automate.

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David Löh, Editor-in-Chief of inspect