SPS Atlanta Spotlights Real-World Automation SW SOUTHWEST SE SOUTHEAST NE NORTHEAST MW MIDWEST W WEST M ANUFACTURING N EWS GROSS PUBLICATIONS, INC. John W. Gross, Publisher/CEO jgross@mfgnewsweb.com • Ext. 101 Ruth M. Gross, Editorial Director rgross@mfgnewsweb.com • Ext. 105 Brad J. Gross, Managing Editor/President bgross@mfgnewsweb.com • Ext. 109 Jody Estes, Associate Publisher/Vice President jestes@mfgnewsweb.com • Ext. 111 Jenny McDonald, Associate Editor/Vice President jmcdonald@mfgnewsweb.com • Ext. 108 Danelle Gross, Billing Coordinator dgross@mfgnewsweb.com • Ext. 107 Katy Bynum, Editorial Coordinator kbynum@mfgnewsweb.com • Ext. 104 Published 12 times annually. No charge for subscriptions to qualified recipients. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualified recipients in the U.S.A. $56.00. Copyright © 2025 by Gross Publications, Inc. ™ 1133 Airline Drive, Suite 2100 • Grapevine, TX 76051 P.O. Box 847 • Grapevine, TX 76099-0847 817-488-8488 • Fax: 817-488-7813 E-Mail: info@mfgnewsweb.com For more information: 800-375-8488 or info@mfgnewsweb.com The inaugural SPS Atlanta 2025, tak-ing place September 16–18 at the Georgia World Congress Center, is set to deliver a robust and solutions-driven educational program designed to equip manufacturing leaders, engineers and integrators with the insights they need to stay ahead in the age of industrial transformation. SPS Atlanta 2025 will feature three distinct educational theaters on the show floor—Automation Fundamentals, Ex-pert Exchange and Trend Talks. Designed to tackle the everyday chal-lenges and emerging opportunities in today’s automated manufacturing envi-ronments, this year’s sessions will feature knowledgeable professionals with hands-on experience and applicable strategies. From system integration to connected ecosystems and precision automation, these speakers will share real-world per-spectives, guidance and lessons learned from the field. Among the sessions on the agenda: • Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legacy Systems with Modern Automation Tech-nologies—Alicia “Ali G” Gilpin, Process & Controls Engineering LLC This session explores practical, cost-aware strategies to modernize outdated systems while maximizing existing in-vestments. • Advantages of an Open, IoT Ecosystem for Cost-Effective, Scalable Solutions— Ken Crawford, Weidmuller USA; Chris Schulze, CODESYS Corporation Learn how open, interoperable ecosys-tems are transforming connected manufac-turing—offering scalability without vendor lock-in. • Leveraging Force and Vision to Build Ac-curate and Reliable Automation—Barry Clark, Bright Machines A dive into how advanced sensing and vision systems are redefining quality, repeatability and production speed. • The Future of Automation—Chris Liu, Siemens Join the discussion designed for OT professionals who are helping to navigate their companies through the rapidly evolv-ing landscape of automation technologies. “These sessions are laser-focused on what matters most to today’s manufac-turing professionals—integrating new technologies, solving pain points and de-livering measurable ROI,” said Greg Jira, Group Show Director, SPS Atlanta. SPS Atlanta 2025 will also introduce its Academic Zone, a dedicated area on the show floor celebrating the future of industrial automation. Featuring a Poster Research Program developed in partner-ship with regional colleges and universi-ties, this area will showcase cutting-edge ideas, fresh perspectives and emerging talent. Attendees can connect with stu-dents, professors and research teams who are exploring key topics like smart manu-facturing, IIoT, machine learning and sus-tainable production practices. Collaboratively organized by Messe Frankfurt Inc., Mesago Messe Frankfurt and The Association for Manufacturing Tech-nology (AMT), SPS Atlanta delivers the es-sential elements that support the North American manufacturing community’s in-vestment in automation technology. For information and to register, go to spsamericas.com. 4 September 2025 • SOUTHWEST MANUFACTURING NEWS • www.mfgnewsweb.com
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