The most important robotics conference worldwide "ISR/ROBOTIK 2010" is taking place for the second time within the framework of AUTOMATICA. The participants at the conference, composed of the International Symposium on Robotics 2010 (ISR) and ROBOTIK 2010, will meet at the International Congress Center (ICM) on the grounds of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre 7 to 9 June 2010. AUTOMATICA, International Trade Fair for Automation and Mechatronics, will take place in the directly adjacent trade fair halls from 8 to 11 June 2010.
 
The international robotics organization International Federation of Robotics (IFR) decided in favor of AUTOMATICA. As a result, the "Who is Who" of the international robotics community from research and industry will meet in Munich: on one hand, to share results related to actual practice, and on the other hand to show the world's greatest range of robotics offers and comprehensive automation solutions at the trade fair.
 
The goal of the conference is to provide an international platform for researchers, developers and manufacturers. The speakers will present results and product novelties from the areas of service and industry robotics, components and accessories. The talks cover the areas of technological challenges and solutions, new trends and automation potential. During the symposium, participants have the chance to discuss with colleagues from research and development as well as to share ideas with experts from the robotics industry about automating their production. The conference ticket is also valid for visiting AUTOMATICA.
 
Approximately 80 speakers and 200 participants from throughout the whole world are expected.
Prof. Rolf Dieter Schraft, Institute Director (retired) of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) and head of the organizing committee of ISR/ROBOTIK 2010: "The conference is a lot more than just the leading event of robotics research and science. It is distinguished by its popularity in and participation by industry. All leading robot manufacturers will be on hand in Munich in June 2010. It is quite simply the meeting place for the robotics industry worldwide."
 
Interested specialists from industry and research can obtain information online about the symposium topics at www.ifr.org. The precise deadline for the call for papers will be announced later.
 
Within the framework of the 41st International Symposium of Robotics 2010, the renowned Engelberg Robotics Award will be presented. The award ceremony will take place during a gala dinner on 8 June 2010. The award is considered the highest distinction in the industry internationally. It is presented annually to individuals for their outstanding work in technological research, development or applications. The nomination phase for the Engelberg Robotics Award has already started. The US American Robotic Industries Association (RIA) provides information about how to get documents for this at www.robotics.org.
 
Norbert Bargmann, Managing Director of Messe München, believes that the site of Munich has been strengthened by the decision of the IFR. "As a result, the current situation and the future of robotics will be discussed next door to AUTOMATICA, the largest robot trade fair in the world. Manufacturers have been committed to their trade fair since the first AUTOMATICA. Thanks to the meeting of the leading thinkers from research and development in ICM on one hand and industry at AUTOMATICA on the other hand, Munich will be the most important meeting place for the international robotics industry in 2010."
 
The International Symposium on Robotics (ISR), the most renowned international specialist conference for robotics, has been taking place in a different country of the world every year since 1970. The event is held under the auspices of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) Robotics + Automation is in charge of organizing the ISR.
 
ROBOTIK 2010 is the largest specialist conference for robotics in Germany. It takes place every two years, and its industry adviser and supporter is the German Society for Robotics (DGR).
 
DGR and VDMA Robotics + Automation, the two sponsors of the conferences, are collaborating in organizing the double conference. The holder of the event is the Information Technology Society (ITG) in the German Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies (VDE). The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) is in charge of managing the scientific aspects of the ISR conference, and DGR is responsible for management of ROBOTIK 2010:
 
 
Further information on AUTOMATICA 2010: http://www.automatica-munich.com

AUTOMATICA, International Trade Fair for Automation and Robotics
AUTOMATICA is the international trade fair that brings together all areas of robotics and automation under one roof. It has been held every two years at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre since 2004. The aim of the fair is to present the entire value-added chain in robotics and automation. The industry-driven concept for AUTOMATICA has been developed by Messe München GmbH and the conceptual sponsor of the fair, the robotics and automation division of Germany´s engineering federation (VDMA). Exhibitor and visitor statistics for the AUTOMATICA trade fair are audited by an accountant on behalf of the Gesellschaft zur Freiwilligen Kontrolle von Messe- und Ausstellungszahlen (FKM, Society for Voluntary Control of Fair and Exhibition Statistics). AUTOMATICA is a 'UFI approved' international event, a certification awarded by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.
 
About Messe München International (MMI)
Messe München International (MMI) is one of the world´s leading trade-fair organisers. It organises around 40 trade fairs for capital and consumer goods, and key high-tech industries. Each year over 30,000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries, and over two million visitors from more than 200 countries take part in the events in Munich. In addition, MMI organises trade fairs in Asia, Russia, the Middle East and South America. With six subsidiaries abroad - in Europe and in Asia - and with 66 foreign representatives serving 89 countries, MMI has a truly global network.
 
Press contact:
AUTOMATICA
Claudia Huber, Communication Manager
Tel. (+49 89) 949 - 20862
Fax (+49 89) 949 - 20869
e-mail: claudia.huber@messe-muenchen.de
 
VDMA Robotik + Automation
Thilo Brodtmann, Managing Director, VDMA Robotik + Automation
Tel. (+49 69) 6603 - 1590
Fax (+49 69) 6603 - 2590
e-mail: thilo.brodtmann@vdma.org