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Automation in Industry, "History" and "Future" Outlook

Thursday 13th March 2025 - 0900 - 1000 via Zoom

A presentation by Fanuc UK Ltd, it will cover the development and future of "Automation of Manufacturing and other Processes".

Presenter - Dan Fisher, Business Development Manager, Fanuc UK

This is a fascinating subject for us to cover – very little of what is manufactured; in any sector from Automobiles, Phones etc to Pharmaceuticals, clothing and food is made using automated processes – this including Agriculture; farming from ploughing fields and seeding to harvesting and beyond… and all forms of handling and transportation…… Just watch "Inside the Factory" on "the Box"…. Why stop there.

The wide range of applications in all sectors of Manufacturing, in its widest sense. How has, what we know of Automated Processes, developed into so many aspects of our lives today, covering examples of diverse applications, what indications are there of what the future will bring?

Developments in design requirements, control systems; enhanced CAD CAM and the present and coming use of what we are calling AI. The importance of process monitoring and quality tracking enhance product reliability and impacting on Product Liability.

What about careers, Generalist Production / Process Engineers, Design Specialists, Professional Roles at all levels – we know there will be wonderful opportunities in these disciplines that are currently included in skills shortage lists all over the world – not just the UK.

As technical and business educators, we are well aware of the serious shortages in these disciplines.

• Do we have a view about what is included in the current curriculum?
• What current activities are under way to encourage knowledge and activities in schools at primary and secondary levels?
• What can be done to inform and encourage current and future Teachers – we frequently discuss shortages of suitably qualified engineers in our industry, can we influence the shortages of Technology Teachers in schools?

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