AUTSYM 2011
The 6th International Wismar Automation Symposium AUTSYM 2011 took place in October 2011. After five successful symposia, the handover of the organisation from Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Winfried Schauer to Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Olaf Simanski, who will continue and develop the tradition of this scientific conference. With a greeting from the Dean Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Müller honoured Prof. Schauer's achievements and bid him farewell with best wishes into his well-deserved retirement.