Learnings from last year and how 2025 will play out.

Learnings from last year and how 2025 will play out.

Date: Monday 3 February
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Location: Livestream online

This first event of 2025 will review the host of topics covered by the UK Automation Forum in its inaugural year asking has the environment for automation adoption in the UK changed. And with current economic pressures mounting on manufacturers, will this impact the rate of automation adoption across the UK this year.

 

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Our Host

Thomas Flude

Co-Founder of Engineers Insight
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With over 12 years of experience in the manufacturing sector and a resume that includes leading companies like Yaskawa and Schneider Electric, Tom brings unparalleled expertise and passion to the Forum. Driven by a commitment to advancing the engineering and manufacturing industry, Tom created the Engineer’s Insight mobile app – a game-changer that’s resonating with professionals across generations, including emerging young engineers. His influence extends far and wide, thanks to his engaging podcasts – some of which have collected 20,000+ views – and his strong presence on social media.

Our Panellists

Peter Williamson

Executive Chair, Automate UK
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In his role as Executive Chair of leading trade body Automate UK, Peter is looking to use his 25 years of experience in robotics and automation to support end users in adopting the latest in automation technology and to help raise awareness of the benefits that automation can bring to UK manufacturing. His experience comes from RARUK Automation, a company he formed in 2016 that is now a world leading supplier of collaborative robots (or cobots), and for which he is also now a non-executive director.

Mike Wilson

Chair UK Automation Forum & Chief Automation Officer, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
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Mike has over 40 years of experience in the application of automation to manufacturing across a broad range of industry sectors and is widely recognised as one of the leading authorities on the application of industrial robot systems in the UK. At the MTC, he is leading the drive to increase the adoption of robotics and automation in the UK. He is also a Director of the Manufacturing Technologies Association, Council member and past Chairman of the British Automation and Robot Association and has previously been Chairman of the International Federation of Robotics.

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