<p>This is the first Mintchell Video Report for 2011 and Gary Mintchell Editor in Chief touches on what he sees for the upcoming year in the automation space. He envisions a big year for small-scale acquisitions and reviews what the big players such as ABB Rockwell and GE might do. Leading off the video report is a discussion on lean manufacturing and where its going. Approximate time - 12:23. </p><p> </p>