NEWS
FANUC’s automation showcase set to address manufacturing challenges
Shining a spotlight on the key challenges facing manufacturers and the ways in which automation can address them, FANUC UK’s annual Open House returns this autumn. Taking place at the company’s UK headquarters
in Ansty Park, Coventry on November 12-14. The event will bring together speakers from global giants such as Airbus, Amazon and UK, Automate UK and FANUC Europe. In addition to 30+ exhibitors, live robot WorldSkills UK Industrial Robotics competitions, visitors can enjoy presentations, panel debates
and discussions from over 20 automation experts on such hot topics as the current state of UK manufacturing, how to attract young people into manufacturing, and the adoption of robotics into
Each morning will focus on speaker presentations and panel debates, while the afternoon sessions are devoted to hands-on robotics experiences. Visitors are encouraged to take part in
FANUC Academy taster sessions, enjoy live demonstrations of the latest automation innovations, network with peers, seek solutions from FANUC’s exhibitor partners, and support
the talented young people competing in the Tom Bouchier, FANUC’s UK managing director,
said: “After the success of last year’s event, which attracted a record number of visitors, I am even more excited to open our doors this November and show the manufacturing community just what automation can do for their business.”
Aggreko targets growth of energy transition partnerships with MD appointment
Aggreko said it has strengthened its provision of energy transition solutions with the appointment of a new managing mirector for the UK and Ireland.
challenges for customers, Alan Dunne has been appointed to spearhead Aggreko’s growth strategy and innovation in the region. Bringing 30 years of commercial experience to
working in both operational and commercial leadership roles across Europe and North America. Having gained knowledge and experience across the business and through working closely with customers, he is set to develop strategic
partnerships with customers in the region to commercial experience to drive Aggreko’s growth strategy. Following conversations and input from customers, I am acutely aware of the challenges the energy transition presents and that each customer’s challenges and priorities require a different solution. new technologies, services and skills, I can also see how our Greener Upgrades programme is making a difference to businesses who are balancing their commercial goals with net zero targets.”
Manufacturing in Northern Ireland declined in Q2
Northern Ireland’s services and manufacturing sectors continue to
of this year, the eighth consecutive quarter of decline. reach a record high. Within manufacturing, there were differences between subsectors with quarterly growth in food and pharmaceuticals. The largest subsector, engineering and allied industries, saw output continue to decline and is now back to a level seen in the middle of 2022. In July, one of NI’s biggest engineering employers, Terex, said it was planning to cut around 100 jobs. It said an “extraordinary surge in demand” for its products in the
aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic had now “stabilised”. and global supply chain disruption.
6 September 2024 Irish Manufacturing
www.irish-manufacturing.com
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