. EandM 2026 EandM Automation Roadshow

2026 EandM Automation Roadshow

Upcoming Session(s)

Tue9/29/26San Diego8:00 AM - 1:00 PMDoubleTree San Diego - Mission ValleySIGN UP
Wed9/30/26Long Beach8:00 AM - 1:00 PMLong Beach MarriottSIGN UP
Thu10/1/26Ontario8:00 AM - 1:00 PMEmbassy Suites - Ontario AirportSIGN UP
Tue10/6/26Reno8:00 AM - 1:00 PMGrand Sierra ResortSIGN UP
Wed10/7/26Modesto8:00 AM - 1:00 PMDoubleTree by Hilton ModestoSIGN UP
Thu10/8/26Milpitas8:00 AM - 1:00 PMEmbassy Suites by Hilton Milpitas Silicon ValleySIGN UP
Tue10/13/26Seattle8:00 AM - 1:00 PMMuseum of Flight - SeattleSIGN UP
Wed10/14/26Portland8:00 AM - 1:00 PMOregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)SIGN UP
Thu10/15/26Corvallis - Oregon State University8:00 AM - 1:00 PMLaSells Stewart CenterSIGN UP
EANDM'S 2026 AUTOMATION ROADSHOW

EandM 2026 Automation Roadshow

Join us for an exclusive event where you'll experience firsthand the latest and most cutting-edge products from our top suppliers.


Whether you're an engineer, a system integrator, or floor manager, this event is tailored to you!

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Presentations

Explore a full lineup of technical presentations covering the latest advancements in industrial automation.

Migration from the SIMATIC S7-1200 to the S7-1200 G2

Migrating from the SIMATIC
S7-1200 to the S7-1200 G2

Siemens announced the phase-out of the S7-1200 (G1), with discontinuation scheduled for November 1, 2026. Now is the time to plan your migration. In this demo, we'll walk through what's changed, what's compatible, and how the TIA Portal Migration Tool takes most of the heavy lifting out of the process.
SIMATIC WinCC Comfort to Unified Migration

SIMATIC WinCC Comfort to Unified Migration

With SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels now in phase-out and SIMATIC WinCC Unified established as the successor platform, this presentation demonstrates the migration process, key considerations, and benefits of moving to Unified. Learn how to modernize HMI applications with enhanced visualization, web-based access and scalability.
Functional Safety Comes to the S7-1200 G2

Functional Safety Comes to the S7-1200 G2

The SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 now brings integrated functional safety to Siemens' compact controller platform. This session explores the new fail-safe CPU and I/O capabilities, demonstrating how to implement safety functions in TIA Portal. Learn how integrated safety can simplify machine design, reduce hardware requirements, and provide a cost-effective solution for meeting machine safety requirements.
Festo VTUX: Expanded Flexibility for Valve Manifolds

Festo VTUX: Expanded Flexibility for Valve Manifolds

Discover the latest enhancements to the Festo VTUX valve terminal, including new valve sizes and expanded DIN rail mounting capabilities. This session explores how VTUX delivers greater scalability, flexibility, and space efficiency for modern machine designs. Learn how its modular architecture simplifies expansion, reduces panel footprint, and adapts to evolving application requirements.
Stainless Steel Motion Solutions for Food & Beverage Applications

Stainless Steel Motion Solutions for Food & Beverage Applications

Explore Festo’s stainless steel portfolio of electric actuators, servo systems, and pneumatic cylinders designed for food and beverage environments. This session highlights hygienic, corrosion-resistant solutions engineered for washdown conditions and demanding production requirements. Learn how these food-ready components can improve reliability, simplify machine design, and support sanitary manufacturing standards.
Simplifying Gantry and Handling System Design

Simplifying Gantry and Handling System Design

Discover how Festo’s Handling Guide Online (HGO) streamlines the design and selection of handling and gantry systems. This session demonstrates how to quickly configure single-axis, 2D, and 3D solutions, generate sizing calculations, and access CAD models and documentation. Learn how HGO can reduce engineering time, simplify system design, and accelerate project development from concept to implementation.
Bridging DeviceNet and Ethernet for G120

Bridging DeviceNet and Ethernet for G120

Many installed SINAMICS G120 drives still rely on DeviceNet communications. This session explores migration options using DeviceNet-to-Ethernet adapters, enabling integration with modern PLC and network architectures without replacing existing drives. Learn how to simplify connectivity, improve data access, and extend the life of installed equipment while transitioning toward Ethernet-based automation systems.
SINAMICS G200, G210 & G210X: A Sneak Peek

SINAMICS G200, G210 & G210X: A Sneak Peek

Get an early look at the latest additions to the SINAMICS drive portfolio. This session provides a preview of the G200, G210, and G210X, highlighting key features, target applications, and how these new solutions fit within Siemens’ motion and drive strategy. Learn what’s coming, where these drives deliver value, and how they can support future machine and process automation projects.
What’s New with the SICK deTec4 Safety Light Curtain

What’s New with the SICK deTec4 Safety Light Curtain

Explore the latest advancements in the SICK deTec4 safety light curtain platform. This session highlights newly released features and enhancements designed to improve machine safety, simplify installation, and increase operational flexibility. Learn how the latest deTec4 technology can help streamline safeguarding applications, support compliance requirements, and reduce the complexity of machine integration.
Intelligent Inspection and Traceability with Inspector83x

Intelligent Inspection and Traceability with Inspector83x

Discover how the SICK Inspector83x vision sensor delivers reliable inspection, identification, and traceability for modern manufacturing applications. This session explores key capabilities, including code reading, presence verification, and quality inspection, along with application examples and integration options. Learn how Inspector83x can improve product quality, increase process visibility, and simplify deployment of machine vision solutions.
3D Safety Monitoring with SICK safeVisionary2

3D Safety Monitoring with SICK safeVisionary2

Learn how the SICK safeVisionary2 3D time-of-flight safety camera enables advanced area and access protection for machines and robotic systems. This session reviews key features, application examples, and integration considerations for safeguarding complex environments. See how three-dimensional detection can reduce safeguarding complexity, improve flexibility, and support modern machine safety strategies.

Premier Technology Partners

Our partners will be on-site to demonstrate their latest innovations and answer your toughest application questions.

 

Explore the latest innovations from SICK in machine safety, industrial sensing, machine vision, and traceability. See how advanced technologies like the deTec4 Safety Light Curtain, Inspector83x Vision Sensor, and safeVisionary2 3D Safety Camera are helping manufacturers improve safety, enhance quality inspection, increase process visibility, and simplify automation system integration.

Discover innovative automation solutions from Festo, including advanced valve manifold technology, hygienic motion systems for food and beverage applications, and engineering tools that simplify the design of handling and gantry systems. Learn how these solutions can improve flexibility, reduce engineering time, and enhance machine performance.

 

Explore how Siemens automation and control products work together to simplify setup, save space, and enhance reliability.
From drives and motor starters to power distribution and interface components, discover solutions designed to streamline your panels and boost performance.

Balluff

Experience innovative and practical sensing solutions from Balluff that cover a wide range of applications and industries.

HMS

HMS creates products that enable industrial equipment to communicate and share information with software and systems. In short: Hardware Meets Software

PATLITE will demonstrate the latest in signaling technology including the WIO that allows you to wirelessly control PATLITE signaling devices.

A global leader in enclosures, power distribution, and climate control. Rittal delivers reliable, scalable solutions that protect and optimize industrial and IT operations.

See RaptaAI's brand new product line! Increase the quality of your manufacturing operations with real-time step-by-step AI verification.

Robotunits

Discover flexible automation solutions from Robotunits, including modular conveyors, framing systems, and safety guarding designed for fast, efficient machine building.


Ask the Expert Demonstrations Stations

Discover the Latest Technology at Our Ask the Expert Demonstrations Stations

 
 
 
 
 
 

Event Schedule & Itinerary

8:00am - 9:00am

CHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST

9:00am - 10:35am

presentations & Demos: Part 1

10:35am-11:20am

BREAK / ASK THE EXPERT DEMONSTRATION STATIONS

11:20am-12:30pm

Presentations & Demos: Part 2

12:30pm-1:30pm

LUNCH / ASK THE EXPERT DEMONSTRATION STATIONS

1:30pm-2:30pm

BONUS! Workshops - Rapta AI or UL508A 2025 Revision


Register below.

8:00am - 9:00am

CHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST

9:00am - 10:10am

presentations & Demos: Part 1

10:10am-10:55am

BREAK / ASK THE EXPERT DEMONSTRATION STATIONS

10:55am-12:15pm

Presentations & Demos: Part 2

12:15pm-1:00pm

LUNCH / ASK THE EXPERT DEMONSTRATION STATIONS

1:00pm-2:00pm

BONUS! 1- Hour Workshops

Rapta AI or UL508A 2025 Updates

Limited Seating! Register below.

Rapta AI Workshop

Learn how real-time work recognition AI is helping manufacturers solve training and quality challenges in this one-hour workshop featuring Rapta AI. See how video-based work instructions and AI-powered verification can recognize assembly processes in real time, provide continuous operator guidance, and help ensure work is completed correctly. Discover how manufacturers are using AI to improve quality, accelerate training, and increase productivity on the shop floor.

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UL 508A 2025 Updates Workshop

Stay ahead of the latest code changes in this one-hour workshop covering key updates to the UL 508A Standard for Industrial Control Panels. Learn what has changed, how the updates may impact panel design, documentation, and compliance requirements, and what steps you should take to prepare for future projects. This session is ideal for panel builders, machine builders, engineers, and anyone involved in industrial control panel design.

Register for UL 508A 2025 Updates Workshop




2026 Automation Roadshow Stops

San Diego

Tuesday, 9/29
San Diego, CA
Long Beach Marriott

Wednesday, 9/30
Long Beach, CA
Ontario

Thursday, 10/1
Ontario, CA
Reno

Tuesday, 10/6
Reno, CA
Modesto

Wednesday, 10/7
Modesto, CA
Milpitas

Thursday, 10/8
Milpitas, CA
Seattle

Tuesday, 10/13
Seattle, WA
Portland

Wednesday, 10/14
Portland, OR
Corvallis

Thursday, 10/15
Corvallis, OR
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