EVENT Robotics and Automation 2022
UK companies seek to invest in productivity and resilience
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oncerns over staffi ng are driving investments in robotics in particular and automation in general. A recent study
by HSBC found that a third of all UK companies are planning to focus capital investment on automation, with concerns about being able to recruit enough people driving the trend.
This is not just happening in the UK.
A recent report suggested Amazon had concluded it would simply start running out of people to employ in parts of the US as early as this year. It’s no coincidence then that Amazon has ramped up its investment in robotics, with the launch of its fi rst Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) – Proteus – in June. Ten years on from its acquisition of robotics fi rm Kiva, Amazon now has over half a million robots in service.
The HSBC survey also suggested that many UK businesses will increase spending and investment despite the current economic headwinds, with 45% saying that they expect to increase capital expenditure by 9% in 2022. Against this backdrop, companies operating factories or distribution centres need to be looking at how investment in automation can deliver growth in spite of
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the economy, the pandemic, the supply chain crisis and the labour market. Robotics & Automation, on November 1st & 2nd 2022 at the Coventry Building Society Arena, will have a wide range of factory and warehouse automation on show, and is an ideal opportunity to make sure your business can survive and thrive. Invest a day or two in your future, and visit the show, which is free to attend for qualifying professionals. Visitors to Robotics and Automation will discover how the latest technology can be applied to their operations to provide massive improvements in productivity and accuracy. Products include robots and robotic systems, automated assembly machines and systems, parts handling equipment, conveyors and materials, industrial automation control, and a lot more. There are also live demonstrations of the latest solutions taking place throughout the exhibition, so visitors can get fi rst-hand insight into how they work in practice. The comprehensive Robotics and Automation Conference will allow attendees to hear directly from the minds behind the latest technology. Listen to industry leaders as they share their insights and give real-world examples
of how they have automated operations. Speakers include people from Airbus, the NHS, the Royal Mail, Mitie, BT, the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Ministry of Defence, and more.
Companies sending visitor delegates include Arla Foods, Del Monte, Evri, Tesco, Aldi, Morrison’s, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Cummins, DHL, Unipart, CEVA Logistics, Coloplast, AkzoNobel and Randox. Key sectors in the visitor base include Food & Drink, Automotive, Distribution, Warehousing and Pharmaceuticals, with a mix of senior- level decision makers. Robotics and Automation is the UK’s
largest dedicated robotics and automation show. It is a free exhibition and conference, where visitors can discover how the latest robotics, automation and future technologies can improve effi ciency, reduce costs, and give their company a sustainable competitive advantage. To register free for this unmissable event, visit the website:
CONTACT:
Robotics and Automation
www.roboticsandautomation.co.uk
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