electronica India 2013 and productronica India 2013 ended on a high-note with 11,589 trade visitors. Around 250 exhibitors, representing 525 companies, showed their products, solutions and services at the trade fairs from 4-6 September 2013.

Both exhibitors and visitors were extremely satisfied with the outcome of the show. The shows also featured a live SMT production line for the first time ever that produced a live mobile phone that remained the centre of attraction for the visitors.

In parallel to the exhibitions, two conferences and one seminar took place. A total of 250 delegates attended them. The LEDMA conference focussed on LED technologies and was powered by eminent speakers from the LED industry. The second version of SMALED provided attendees with unique opportunity to examine, learn and debate business-critical manufacturing issues through industry discussion, technical collaboration and information sharing with international experts in the field.

 The seminar by ELCINA on Enabling a Competitive Eco-System for Electronics Manufacturing EMS and Automotive Electronics touched upon topics of automotive electronics and potential and reality of EMS. The conferences and seminar provided attendees with unique opportunities to network, learn and connect with key industry speakers and personalities.

According to Mr.Bhupinder Singh, Deputy CEO, MMI India Pvt. Ltd. “It has been testing times for everyone weathering the current Indian economy. However, I am pleased to say that once again, the exhibitions have held its position as the meeting-point for the electronics industry across Asia. Our motto to provide a boost and keep the Industry on the move has been fulfilled.

 “There is a new opportunity which India offers to companies in the field of electronics system design and manufacturing. The government has a new set of policy initiatives which make India an attractive destination. The initial response from industry has been very encouraging, both from multinationals and Indian companies.

“Events such as electronica India and productronica India provide a good platform for stakeholders to understand more about the new opportunities and weave their future plans to take advantage of the same” says Dr. Ajay Kumar, Joint Secretary Department of Electronics & Information Technology, Ministry of Communication & Information, Government of India.

Major players like Kaynes, EMST, NMTronics India Pvt Ltd, iNETest Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd, Leaptech Corporation and Agilent Technologies showed the latest innovations the industry has to offer. With their participation they demonstrated India’s strength in ESDM and underlined India’s status as a growing electronics powerhouse with the industry set to touch a USD 400 billion demand by 2020.

“Electronics manufacturing is a sunrise sector and the market will grow exponentially, however, manufacturers need to be cautious while entering into mass manufacturing, due to supply chain, inventory and cash flow limitations.

“B2B business can only grow through segment specific trade fairs and electronica India and productronica India have been able to contribute to the success of all stake holders in this businessâ” said Mr.Sharath Bhat, Sr. Vice President, Kaynes Technology India Ltd.

In their 14th year, the events have proven to be one of the best places for electronics professionals to exchange information and develop business opportunities in India.

Electronics industry leaders from around the world and throughout the value chain met in India to gain expert insight into the technology trends and market movements shaping the ESDM industry. The trade fairs got immense support from various electronic associations like Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA), Consortium of Electronic Industries of Karnataka (CLIK), LED products Manufacturers Association, India (LEDMA), India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA),

Manufacturers Association for Information Technology (MAIT), Communication Multimedia and Infrastructure, Association of India (CMAI) and IPC.

 The next edition of electronica India and productronica India will take place from September 23-25, 2014 at BIEC, Bengaluru.