Automation 2013, the 12th International Conference on Automation Technology, will be held at Kun-Shan University (KSU), Yong-kang, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. during November 1-3, 2013. Organized by the Chinese Institute of Automation Engineers (CIAE) and KSU, this biennial conference aims at bringing together researchers and practitioners in the broad area of automation technology to exchange their latest findings, foster new ideas, and promote fellowship. Papers with new research results on all aspects of automation are encouraged for submission. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
•Robotics
•Mechatronics
•Automatic Measurement and Control Technology
•Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
•Embedded Intelligence
•MEMS, Nanotechnology and Sensor Networks
•Devices and Equipments for Automation
•System Integration Technology
•Automation Application Technology for High-Tech Industry
•Industrial Information Technology
•CAD/CAM/CIM
•e-Manufacturing, e-Diagnostics, and e-Factory
•e-Automation, e-Business and e-Enterprises
•Service Automation and Innovation
•Automation Technology and Education for Service Industry
•Machinery and Mechanical Systems for Automation
•Intelligent Asset Management
•Renewable energy
Contact Information: chiachi@mail.ksu.edu.tw

Selected papers will be recommended for publication in the following journals:
(1)International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology (AUSMT)
(2)International Journal of Computational Intelligence Research and Applications (IJCIRA, EI indexed)
(3)Journal of Control Science and Engineering (JCSE, EI indexed)