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improve robot utilisation and enhance production efficiency. Tailored to accommodate the majority of industrial uses and robot


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brands, the software offers reliable and accurate programming capabilities that are ten times faster than manual processes. The platform is compatible with the primary robot and cobot brands,


including 17 post-processors from companies including KUKA, ABB, YASKAWA and FANUC. Manufacturers can seamlessly transfer their robot programs from Visual Components Robotics OLP to physical robots on the shop floor. Visual Components Robotics OLP has been brought to market at a


time when robots are being under-utilised in the manufacturing sector. Time and labour-intensive processes, complex product mixes and skills shortages are persistent challenges that have hindered innovation and blocked progress in digital transformation strategies. Alongside reduced downtime and complexity involved with robotic


deployments, a unified solution provides the basis for employees to be trained across a number of disciplines. This encourages upskilling in the Industry 5.0 era and an opportunity to drive technical skills among the new generation entering the sector. Rather than eliminate jobs, the technology serves to fill skills gaps. “Put simply, Visual Components Robotics OLP makes digital


production transformation possible... We’re bridging the efficiency gaps and streamlining processes to ensure our customers always stay one step ahead,” says Mikko Urho, CEO at Visual Components. The introduction of Visual Components Robotics OLP follows the


company’s acquisition of Delfoi Robotics in October 2022. www.visualcomponents.com


ATTRACTING AND ENGAGING CHEMICAL SUPPLY CHAIN TALENT T


he Chemical Business Association (CBA) has announced the launch of its People & Skills Hub, a creative space to further its mission in making the chemical supply chain an employer of choice. The Hub will serve as a catalyst and provide a thriving network for its


member companies along with other stakeholders and organisations throughout the complete chemical supply chain, including government, and bring together aspiring professionals, industry experts and thought leaders alike. It will focus on engaging emerging talent as well as nurturing and


developing existing talent, and it further enables the CBA to build on ongoing projects, such as its Future Council, which was established in 2022 with the aim of promoting the chemical supply chain, encouraging future industry talent, and highlighting the chemical supply chain as an employer of choice. Moreover, through collaborative projects, internships, and job


placements, the Hub will help bridge the gap between talent and opportunities, whilst also building on some of the vital work the Association is doing with partners from the education landscape. A key focus will be showcasing the variety of career pathways available


in the chemical supply chain requiring multiple proficiencies, not just in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but also other more creative subjects such as art and a focus on ability and attitude – not just on qualifications. In doing so it will cater to the particular interests and skill sets of individuals and inspire them into a career in the chemical supply chain, from traditional roles to those less widely known. Under the direction of Heather Carroll, the CBA’s newly appointed


People and Skills Lead, the Hub will pioneer equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the supply chain by engaging young talent and organisations through initiatives such as the new Early Talent Pipeline, which aims to help industry identify promising candidates by building relationships with educational institutions.


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isual Components has announced the launch of Visual Components Robotics OLP. Via a single software, manufacturers can bring their technology deployments under one banner,


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