FANUC is deeply committed to supporting automation education through both our Training Academy and the delivery of robotic equipment to training locations such as schools and technical colleges .
FANUC places education centre stage at inaugural Automation UK show
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As part of its campaign to inspire the next generation of robotics engineers , automation experts FANUC UK will showcase a suite of education-themed initiatives at the first ever Automation UK event ( stand B14 , 20-21 June 2023 , Coventry ). With a fifth of manufacturing workers set to retire over the next decade , engaging with young people is crucial to plugging the skills gap and ensuring the UK remains internationally competitive . Recognising its responsibility to help inspire a future talent pipeline , FANUC is placing education at the front and centre of its activities throughout 2023 . The Automation UK event will serve as the perfect springboard to highlight the benefits of a career in robotics , as well as demonstrate to visitors the myriad applications of FANUC ’ s robot and cobot solutions across sectors as diverse
Automation presents a solution to several challenges facing manufacturers today , from unskilled labour shortages and increasing product quality to waste reduction .
as food & beverage , pharmaceutical , automotive , aerospace , FMCG and general manufacturing .
Live education cell demonstrations Giving visitors the chance to get up close and personal with working robotic systems , FANUC UK ’ s stand will host its standard education cell , an easy-touse , plug-and-play solution . Featuring a FANUC ER-4iA industrial robot at its core , this is a popular choice at schools , colleges , universities , training centres and OEM training facilities around the world , providing hands-on learning for the development of skills in robotics . Also on display will be a collaborative solution , the CRX educational package , featuring a FANUC CRX-10iA cobot and all the functions required to teach core programming skills .
A DRIVING FORCE FOR CHANGE Organised by BARA , Automation UK will bring together over 50 leading robotics and auxiliary components suppliers and system integrators , enabling visitors to see first-hand the latest industry