NEWS FANUC joins industry calls for UK manufacturing strategy
FANUC UK managing director, Tom Bouchier, has called on the government and political leaders to develop a cross-party strategy to secure the future of UK manufacturing.
Speaking at the FANUC Open House event in Coventry earlier this month, Mr Bouchier said: “Make UK’s recent report has identifi ed that 99% of manufacturers want an industrial strategy, and 87% believe it would give their business a long-term vision. What we need now is a coherent, joined up strategy for manufacturing, with cross-party consensus, to give businesses the certainty they so badly need. As the only developing country without an industrial strategy, we’re in danger of being left
behind if we can’t deliver this soon.”
The Open House event
showcased the latest innovations in automation and robotics to help manufacturers improve the effi ciency and productivity of their factories, as well as alleviate labour shortages.
In attendance was Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, who encouraged businesses to embrace automation.
Mr Street said: “Manufacturing is a worldwide, competitive race and in order for UK fi rms to be competitive, they need to increase their productivity. Automation solutions such as those on display at the FANUC Open House can help UK companies to remain
competitive in the long term. What’s happening here is really important for the future of our economy.”
Encompassing panel debates, case studies, 35 exhibitors, live robot demonstrations and the fi nals of the WorldSkills UK
Industrial Robotics competition, the FANUC Open House brought together leading fi gures from the world of robotics, automation, manufacturing and academia to showcase the latest cutting-edge innovations that are changing the face of UK factories.
Farnell expands offering of energy-saving products
Farnell has taken a signifi cant step towards supporting businesses and organisations in their quest to reduce energy consumption and achieve sustainability goals.
In response to the escalating challenges posed by increasing energy costs and ambitious net-zero targets set by local governments, Farnell is proud to announce the expansion of its offering of energy-effi cient products.
The industrial sector plays a pivotal role in the global energy landscape, accounting for a staggering 37% of total
energy demand. Alarmingly, 30% of all energy consumed in manufacturing and commercial buildings is squandered, contributing to both fi nancial and environmental waste.
Farnell’s latest expansion of energy-effi cient products is designed to empower customers by providing them with an array of innovative products that can signifi cantly reduce energy
consumption, ultimately leading to substantial cost savings. The expansion encompasses eight key product categories, each strategically chosen to help customers make tangible strides toward energy effi ciency. Simon Meadmore, vice president, product and supplier management at Farnell, said: “With this expanded range of energy-effi cient products, Farnell is reinforcing its environmental responsibility, delivering business solutions that align with sustainability goals while driving operational effi ciency for our customers.”
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6 NOVEMBER 2023 | ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERS
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