XIV International Forum Trends in Global Automation to the Year 2020 Gerald W. Cockrell CAP
Gerald W. Cockrell Electrical Engineer with Rockwell-Collins Professor at Indiana State University President ISA (International Society of Automation 2009) CAP (Certified Automation Professional) ISA Author ISA Trainer Automation Consultant
Seven Years to the Future Look back seven years Technology – Computers – Media – Phones – Transportation – Industrial
Relationship with Technology We have a much stronger relationship with our technology today What will it be in seven years?
Automation Industrial Transportation Home Personal
Advancements Wireless System Integration Smart Devices Artificial Intelligence
We are at a Tipping Point With these and other advancements, what will automation look like in 2020?
My Vision Complete Integration On demand Manufacturing Minimal human interaction and intervention A process that will transverse between products with only a click…(or whatever replaces the mouse!) Examples
Thank You!