Introduction: The sixth edition of the SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou successfully concluded one of its most comprehensive editions to date, showcasing a wide variety of products from robotics to machine vision, sensor and measurements, connectivity systems, drive systems and control technologies. Held from 9 – 11 March 2015 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, the fair welcomed 483 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions, who utilised 40,000 sqm of exhibition space to display their latest solutions and products.