Here we take a look back at the original idea and rationale behind Automation's launch in the late 1990s, some of the developments which have taken place since then, and also a glimpse into the future. When Automation was launched in 1996, it was heralded as a 'new magazine with a new concept in technical publishing.' These were big claims, but the timing was perfect as there was a gap in the market and Automation filled it very well. The magazine was to report on the practical aspects of modern manufacturing, looking at how engineers and plant managers were solving production problems and improving factory efficiency, and that ethos very much continues today.
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