Explore how smart solutions are transforming every sector—from the ground up and examine the efficiencies at SPS Atlanta.
Visitors of SPS
The highly-qualified visitors come to the exhibition with specific problems. During intensive discussions at the stands, they can compare solutions from different manufacturers to find the perfect solution for the automation tasks in their companies.
Application industries

The visitors represent a range of industries, including the following:
- Electric control and sensor technology
- Electric drive systems and components
- Engineering, services
- Plant engineering
- Electrical measurement and controls
- Process machinery, plants
- Machine tools
- Automotive production
- Industrial IT and networks
- Energy, water supply and wastewater treatment
- Packaging machinery
- Assembly technologies, handling
In addition, two thirds of the visitors work in the fields of construction, management, and production.
Smart Automation. Real-World Impact
Across every sector—from manufacturing and energy to agriculture and logistics—automation is reshaping how businesses operate, compete, and grow. Whether you're looking to modernize existing systems or explore breakthrough solutions, this is where decision-makers, engineers, integrators, R&D and innovators connect with the tools and expertise to transform operations across every vertical.
Automation in Aerospace: Elevate Precision, Ensure Performance
As the automotive industry faces mounting pressure to increase production speed, ensure quality, and adapt to electrification and evolving regulations, smart and digital automation is no longer optional—it’s essential. From advanced robotics and sensor technology to AI-driven quality control and predictive maintenance, automation empowers manufacturers to meet rising demands with greater agility and precision. Whether you're optimizing existing lines or planning for EV integration, SPS Atlanta delivers the insight and partnerships to keep your operations ahead of the curve.
Driving Efficiency: Automation in the Automotive Industry
In aerospace, there’s no room for error. As manufacturing demands grow more complex—with lighter materials, tighter tolerances, and rigorous compliance—automation becomes the key to precision, repeatability, and safety. From motion control to digital twins and condition monitoring, smart automation ensures you deliver high-performance components on time and at scale.
Automation in Pharmaceuticals: Precision, Compliance, and Control
Pharmaceutical manufacturing demands strict adherence to quality, safety, and traceability standards. As production scales and regulatory requirements intensify, smart and digital automation is key to
maintaining consistency, minimizing human error, and accelerating time-to-market. Pharmaceutical professionals can explore automation solutions designed for cleanroom environments, batch processing, serialization, and real-time quality control.
Automation in Food & Beverage: Smart Systems, Safer Products
From production and processing to packaging and traceability, the food & beverage sector faces rising demands for speed, hygiene, and customization. Smart automation helps producers stay compliant, minimize downtime, and respond quickly to shifting consumer trends.
At SPS Atlanta, F&B manufacturers will discover automation solutions that boost throughput, reduce waste, and ensure food safety—from smart sensors and hygienic robotics to real-time monitoring systems. Meet with leading vendors, see the latest innovations firsthand, and learn how to scale your operations with confidence.
Automation in Packaging: Flexibility for a Fast-Moving Market
The packaging industry is evolving fast, driven by sustainability goals, shorter product cycles, and consumer customization. Smart automation enables flexible, efficient, and precise packaging operations—whether you're dealing with primary packaging, labeling, or end-of-line automation.
Explore the full range of automation technology transforming packaging—from vision systems and robotic arms to smart conveyors and data-driven control. Discover how to reduce bottlenecks, improve quality, and build a more responsive packaging process—all under one roof.
Automation in Vertical Farming: Scalable Growth Starts Here
As vertical farming reshapes agriculture with high-efficiency, space-saving solutions, automation becomes the engine driving consistency, scalability, and sustainability. From climate control and nutrient delivery to AI-powered monitoring and robotic harvesting, smart automation ensures every crop thrives—regardless of season or location.
Meet with solution providers specializing in environmental sensors, energy management, control systems, and more. Connect with the innovations and expertise to scale smarter, grow cleaner, and feed more—locally.
Automation in Textiles: Smarter Manufacturing for a Modern Market
The textile industry is undergoing a digital transformation—demanding faster production, customization, sustainability, and traceability. Automation empowers manufacturers to optimize dyeing, weaving, cutting, and finishing processes while reducing waste and energy use.
Textile professionals can explore the automation tools making mills smarter—from real-time process monitoring and robotics to drive systems and intelligent software.
Automation in Wastewater: Cleaner Processes, Smarter Control
Automation is essential to meeting today’s environmental and regulatory demands when it comes to water. In wastewater treatment, smart control systems, sensors, and real-time data analytics enable operators to optimize flow, reduce chemical use, and ensure compliance—all while lowering operational costs.
SPS Atlanta brings wastewater utility professionals face-to-face with the automation technologies driving resilient, efficient infrastructure. From SCADA systems and pump automation to AI-based diagnostics and predictive maintenance, SPS delivers the tools to modernize operations and safeguard water systems for the future.
Smart Automation. Real-World Impact
Across every sector—from manufacturing and energy to agriculture and logistics—automation is reshaping how businesses operate, compete, and grow. Whether you're looking to modernize existing systems or explore breakthrough solutions, this is where decision-makers, engineers, integrators, R&D and innovators connect with the tools and expertise to transform operations across every vertical.
Driving Efficiency: Automation in the Automotive Industry
As the automotive industry faces mounting pressure to increase production speed, ensure quality, and adapt to electrification and evolving regulations, smart and digital automation is no longer optional—it’s essential. From advanced robotics and sensor technology to AI-driven quality control and predictive maintenance, automation empowers manufacturers to meet rising demands with greater agility and precision. Whether you're optimizing existing lines or planning for EV integration, SPS Atlanta delivers the insight and partnerships to keep your operations ahead of the curve.
Automation in Aerospace: Elevate Precision, Ensure Performance
In aerospace, there’s no room for error. As manufacturing demands grow more complex—with lighter materials, tighter tolerances, and rigorous compliance—automation becomes the key to precision, repeatability, and safety. From motion control to digital twins and condition monitoring, smart automation ensures you deliver high-performance components on time and at scale.
Automation in Pharmaceuticals: Precision, Compliance, and Control
Pharmaceutical manufacturing demands strict adherence to quality, safety, and traceability standards. As production scales and regulatory requirements intensify, smart and digital automation is key to
maintaining consistency, minimizing human error, and accelerating time-to-market. Pharmaceutical professionals can explore automation solutions designed for cleanroom environments, batch processing, serialization, and real-time quality control.
Smart Automation. Real-World Impact
Across every sector—from manufacturing and energy to agriculture and logistics—automation is reshaping how businesses operate, compete, and grow. Whether you're looking to modernize existing systems or explore breakthrough solutions, this is where decision-makers, engineers, integrators, R&D and innovators connect with the tools and expertise to transform operations across every vertical.
Automation in Packaging: Flexibility for a Fast-Moving Market
The packaging industry is evolving fast, driven by sustainability goals, shorter product cycles, and consumer customization. Smart automation enables flexible, efficient, and precise packaging operations—whether you're dealing with primary packaging, labeling, or end-of-line automation.
Explore the full range of automation technology transforming packaging—from vision systems and robotic arms to smart conveyors and data-driven control. Discover how to reduce bottlenecks, improve quality, and build a more responsive packaging process—all under one roof.
Automation in Vertical Farming: Scalable Growth Starts Here
As vertical farming reshapes agriculture with high-efficiency, space-saving solutions, automation becomes the engine driving consistency, scalability, and sustainability. From climate control and nutrient delivery to AI-powered monitoring and robotic harvesting, smart automation ensures every crop thrives—regardless of season or location.
Meet with solution providers specializing in environmental sensors, energy management, control systems, and more. Connect with the innovations and expertise to scale smarter, grow cleaner, and feed more—locally.
Automation in Textiles: Smarter Manufacturing for a Modern Market
The textile industry is undergoing a digital transformation—demanding faster production, customization, sustainability, and traceability. Automation empowers manufacturers to optimize dyeing, weaving, cutting, and finishing processes while reducing waste and energy use.
Textile professionals can explore the automation tools making mills smarter—from real-time process monitoring and robotics to drive systems and intelligent software.
Automation in Wastewater: Cleaner Processes, Smarter Control
Automation is essential to meeting today’s environmental and regulatory demands when it comes to water. In wastewater treatment, smart control systems, sensors, and real-time data analytics enable operators to optimize flow, reduce chemical use, and ensure compliance—all while lowering operational costs.
SPS Atlanta brings wastewater utility professionals face-to-face with the automation technologies driving resilient, efficient infrastructure. From SCADA systems and pump automation to AI-based diagnostics and predictive maintenance, SPS delivers the tools to modernize operations and safeguard water systems for the future.