Editorial Mission

Automation World reaches the manufacturing leaders who are key to successful implementation of automation systems. AW serves readers in industries from processing to batch to discrete parts manufacturing, including chemical, petroleum, pharmaceutical, packaging, food, beverage, energy, semiconductor, automotive, fabricated metals, and instrumentation and control manufacturers. Readers hold titles such as vp manufacturing, vp engineering, general manager, systems design engineer, CTO, CIO, automation engineer, IT manager, vp finance, and systems integrator.

Editorially, Automation World maps the plant floor to the business plan. Its editorial package informs readers of automation strategies and applications; educates with how-to articles and tutorials; reports on the latest news, products, and technologies; and promotes successful business implementations that maximize return on automation. A monthly publication, Automation World premiered in June 2003, and reaches 65,000 automation professionals. Automation World's companion Web site, AutomationWorld.com, reaches its audience with daily updates and archived issues and information.

Designed for 21st century marketing programs, Automation World delivers a visually dynamic print publication and an interactive Web site. The magazine features an oversize 9x11-inch footprint, with contemporary graphics designed to capture the attention of today's busy professionals. AW's Web site features current and archived issues, Webcasts, podcasts, white papers and supplier information. Custom publishing programs are available to combine print and electronic capabilities, including advertorials, print and e-mail newsletters, and online videos.

Automation World's editorial staff is comprised of publishing professionals with expertise in all areas of manufacturing automation and business solutions. Contact editorial management with ideas and comments:

Jane Gerold, Custom Content Director, This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Gary Mintchell, Editor in Chief, This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Automation World's advertising opportunities include traditional print ads, state-of-the-art e-media advertising, and strategic combination programs. For more information, please contact Automation World's VP/Publisher, Dave Harvey, at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .