Fanuc ’ s annual automation showcase set to address manufacturing challenges
Shining a spotlight on the key challenges facing UK manufacturers and the ways in which automation can address them , FANUC UK ’ s annual Open House returns this autumn . Taking place at the company ’ s UK headquarters in Ansty Park , Coventry on 12-14 November 2024 , the event will bring together speakers from global giants such as Airbus , Amazon and Cummins with automation influencers from Make UK , Automate UK and FANUC Europe . In addition to 30 + exhibitors , live robot demonstrations and the live final of the WorldSkills UK Industrial Robotics competitions , visitors can enjoy presentations , panel debates and discussions from over 20 automation experts on such hot topics as the current state of UK manufacturing , how to attract young people into manufacturing , and the adoption of robotics into SMEs .
Hands-on robot experiences FANUC ’ s Open House has now firmly cemented itself as an unmissable highlight of the automation calendar , attracting a mix of over 600 manufacturers , robotics experts , academics , students , MPs and press . Each morning is focused on speaker presentations and panel debates , while the afternoon sessions are devoted to hands-on robotics experiences . Visitors are encouraged to take part in FANUC Academy taster sessions , enjoy live demonstrations of the latest automation innovations , network with peers , seek solutions from FANUC ’ s exhibitor partners , and support the talented young people competing in the WorldSkills UK finals .
FANUC ’ s Open House has now firmly cemented itself as an unmissable highlight of the automation calendar , attracting a mix of over 600 manufacturers , robotics experts , academics , students , MPs and press .
In-depth presentations : Airbus ’ automation journey Reflecting the key challenges facing today ’ s manufacturers , each day has a distinct theme :
• Day 1 ( Tues 12 Nov ): Enabling Step Change for Automation Adoption Following the opening address by Managing Director Tom Bouchier , Marco Chacin of Airbus will take to the floor with FANUC ’ s Oliver Selby to discuss the aerospace company ’ s automation journey in conjunction with FANUC .
Further sessions will focus on ‘ Successes and Challenges of Global Automation ’, ‘ The Current State of UK Manufacturing and the Future for the Sector ’, plus a panel debate focusing on an SME stakeholder ’ s perspective , featuring speakers from Cummins and Hennik Research .
• Day 2 ( Weds 13 Nov ): Education for Automation Adoption Highlighting the importance of inspiring and supporting the next generation of manufacturers , Day 2 will feature presentations from current Amazon apprentices , Rosa Wells of University College Birmingham , and the 2023 winners of the WorldSkills UK Industrial Robotics competition .
A panel debate with insight from automation influencer Mike Wilson and other UK Automation Forum members will also discuss what needs to be done to attract more young people into manufacturing .
• Day 3 ( Thurs 14 Nov ): UK Automation 2030 The final day of Open House 2024 will begin with an address from FANUC ’ s European President , Marco Ghirardello . Chris Corkan
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