FANUC has announced the speaker line-up for its open house event next week.
The automation specialist will open the doors to its Coventry HQ from November 2-4 for an event which will bring together experts from across the industrial automation and robotics sector.
Industry thought leaders will discuss topics including Industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing, the power of partnerships and the route to net zero in a series of panel talks, keynote speeches and case studies across the three days.
Opening the event on November 2 will be FANUC UK’s MD, Tom Bouchier, who will discuss the current outlook of UK manufacturing and what FANUC and partners can do to help. Following on from this will be FANUC’s head of sales, Oliver Selby, joined by representatives from the company’s system integrator network and partners. Their discussion will cover the power of partnerships and good collaboration.
Visitors will also hear from FANUC’s engineering project manager Ben Edwards, as well as representatives from Mazak Europe and influencers for UK manufacturing.
The next day will focus on Industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing. There will be a session from Phil Hadfield, UK MD and northern Europe sales director for Rockwell Automation, who will talk about how to meet the challenges of modern manufacturing.
This will be followed by a practical guide by FANUC’s Paul Richards on what to consider before purchasing a cobot, before David Reardon of Bloom in Box unveils a case study on how the company is powering its FANUC ROBOSHOT entirely through solar energy.
A panel discussion on the importance of putting sustainability at the forefront of any manufacturing plans rounds off the second day’s presentations.
The final day’s sessions centre on the future workforce and the importance of upskilling staff. Patrick Daniels, head of national competitions and careers for WorldSkills UK, will reveal the impact WorldSkills has made on the industry, while a representative from the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) will outline the importance of investing in R&D and uniting industry and academia. Visitors will also have the chance to pit their skills against this and previous years’ finalists of the WorldSkills UK for industrial robotics.
The afternoon sessions each day will have a more practical feel, incorporating live demonstrations, FANUC Academy taster sessions, and a planned preventative maintenance overview. The event will also feature an exhibition area comprising more than 35 automation companies, including Rockwell Automation, Mazak, Mitutoyo, Bauromat, Mills CNC, Mollart, Nikken and Robopod.
For more information, visit https://ukopenhouse.fanuc.eu
