UK Automation Forum

Smart Industry Readiness Index has been described as a powerful resource to help companies separate the substance from the noise and synthesise the essence of Industry 4.0 into an easy-to-understand universal framework to start things off on the right foot. The Forum gathered Peter Williamson, Mike Wilson, Alastair Crawford and Rab Scott to discuss this further. For those who missed the webinar, the rewind is available via YouTube. Use this link to watch it - https://bit.ly/3FuKFVu

The 2025 A4E programme will explore how engineers can make the most of emerging technologies, cutting through the hype to understand the real challenges and benefits. Industry experts Peter Williamson CDir, Mike Wilson, Nathan Lepora, and Dr Yianni Alissandratos MIFST will lead a panel discussion on the key technologies food engineers should focus on. Don’t miss out - register for free (for engineers in food manufacturing/processing) at: https://bit.ly/3DJHFnE

This is the final call for our upcoming UK Automation Forum webinar. Taking place on 6 March 2025, our panellists will be discussing the effectiveness of SIRI for UK Manufacturers. Register via the link https://lnkd.in/e58AxZHX

Smart Industry Readiness Index has been described as a powerful resource to help companies separate the substance from the noise and synthesise the essence of Industry 4.0 into an easy-to-understand universal framework to start things off on the right foot. The Forum has gathered Peter Williamson CDir, Alastair Crawford, Rab Scott and Mike Wilson to discuss further. Register via the link. https://lnkd.in/gTC7XHrv

Peter Williamson CDir and I, very capably directed by Thomas Flude, had the opportunity to discuss the prospects for automation in 2025 and some of the key learnings from the panel discussions hosted by the UK Automation Forum last year. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #industrialrobotics #industrialautomation #SME Automate UK Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre International Federation of Robotics

Within the first webinar of 2025, our host Thomas Flude alongside panellists Mike Wilson, Peter Williamson CDir discussed the changes in economic environment and the effects this will have on automation adoption this year. Whilst discussing the need for changes in perceptions of the manufacturing industry, the group touched upon key ideas such as raising the profile through education. The recording of the webinar is now available via YouTube for those who missed it. https://bit.ly/4hFm3Hm

This is the final call for UK Automation Forums first event of 2025- How will 2025 play out? This first event will cover the topics previously discussed in 2024, regarding the environment for automation adoption in the UK, and economic pressures impacting the rate of automation adoption. Register via the link. https://bit.ly/4hhSMmv

Welcome Thomas Flude as our new host for UK Automation Forum!

UK Automation Forum's first event of 2025 will take place online on Monday the 3rd of February. This first event will cover the topics previously discussed in 2024, regarding the environment for automation adoption in the UK, and economic pressures impacting the rate of automation adoption. Register via the link. https://lnkd.in/dRKchDt8 Our panellists- Host: Thomas Flude Thomas Flude Co-Founder of Engineers Insight, 12 years’ experience in the manufacturing sector and creator of the Engineers insight mobile app. Peter Williamson Peter Williamson CDir CEO of Automate UK, 25 years’ experience in robotics and automation and non-executive director of RARUK Automation. Mike Wilson Mike Wilson Chair UK Automation Forum & Chief Automation Officer, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).

Check out our latest discussion at Fanuc Open House 2024: How can you attract young people into UK manufacturing? Watch now: https://bit.ly/3ALqiS6 FANUC Europe Gail Hunt Scott Pepper Rosa Wells Kathryn Ray Olivia Lane