Milan, Italy— The BIAS '98 show is expected to be a high point for industrial automation in 1998, according to Walter Rampini, president of the Italian trade fair. Scheduled for Nov. 24-28 in Milan's new Portello Pavilions, BIAS '98 will be the organization's 28th international conference and exhibition of automation, robotics, instrumentation and microelectronics. The previous show, BIAS '96, included 2,560 exhibitors and 58,912 visitors. Located adjacent to the Milan Fairgrounds, the recently completed pavilions feature improved services for exhibitors, a nearly column-free exhibit area and parking on the roof.