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BABCOCK CELEBRATES NATIONAL ENGINEERING DAY WITH NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
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abcock International Group has signed a new partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, on National Engineering Day, at an event in Westminster.
The partnership forms part of Babcock’s continued commitment to lifetime engineering, tackling skills shortages, inspiring the next generation of future talent and investing in a future for growth. Attending the day’s event with a group of
Babcock’s graduates and apprentices was Neil Young, Babcock’s Global Engineering
Capability Director. He called the partnership “a pivotal moment in Babcock’s commitment to investing in the future of engineering.” “As a major sovereign UK defence company,
Babcock delivers employment and growth, but just as importantly we invest in skills development and future talent, supporting 26,000 colleagues in the UK alone. Demand for engineering skills continues to soar across the country, and the critical nature of the work we do means partnerships like this are vital in helping us to secure the skills and talent needed to underpin national security,” he said. Electrical apprentice Maya, part of the
Babcock delegation, added: “It’s been amazing to be part of the day and the new partnership. I have always dreamed of being an engineer as I believe engineers can make the world a better, safer place and hopefully my contribution is making a difference.”
Babcock has also engaged with more than
82,000 children across the UK on STEM- related activities, equivalent to one in every 130 UK school children. As part of National Engineering today, the
its Engineering 2030 series and the inspiring AI-Z of Engineering Careers, showcasing the incredible diversity of engineers and the roles they play in shaping our world. Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE, CEO of the Royal
Academy of Engineering said: “Nobody can be in any doubt that technology is transforming our world, and that means that engineering is also constantly evolving. We’re delighted to be launching an AI-Z that highlights the role engineers play today, and how they’re shaping the future, often without people even realising it. National Engineering Day is a great
opportunity to celebrate the difference that engineers make to our lives, and to inspire a new generation by showing how broad, creative and vital engineering can be.”
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CIMCORP TO RELEASE ANNIVERSARY DOCUMENTARY CHARTING 50 YEARS OF AUTOMATION AND INNOVATION
imcorp, announces the upcoming release of a feature documentary this fall, commemorating its 50-year journey in industrial automation. The documentary will offer a look
back at Cimcorp’s legacy while also casting a visionary eye toward the future of automation over the next 50 years.
captures the story of automation through the lens of employees, the Cimcorpers, past and present and features prominent voices in robotics and technology, including Mirka Leino, Principal Lecturer at RoboAI Research Center, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) in Pori. “To foresee and prepare for the future,
we must understand the past. It is through tools to shape tomorrow,” said Veli-Matti Hakala, CEO of Cimcorp. “This documentary is a tribute not only to the innovation and perseverance of Cimcorp but to the evolution of automation itself.”
FROM ROSENLEW ROOTS TO GLOBAL INNOVATION The documentary retraces Cimcorp’s roots to the 1970s when it began as part of the Rosenlew Corporation, then one of Finland’s largest industrial enterprises. From those
early beginnings, Cimcorp has grown into a global automation pioneer, delivering breakthrough technologies in the automotive, tire and grocery retail industries, and innovating in areas, such as lithium- ion battery automation and sustainable intralogistics. Key milestones such as the development of
CRT automation in the 1980s, the launch of the Dream Factory concept for the tire industry and Cimcorp’s global expansion, including its integration into Murata Machinery, are brought to life through rare archival footage and personal accounts.
VOICES SHAPING THE FUTURE inclusion of diverse perspectives from within and outside the company. Mirka Leino, a
Principal L at the RoboAI Research Center, shares her expertise on the integration of robotics and machine vision in modern automation. Her insights underscore the collaborative efforts between academia and industry in driving technological advancements. Gustav Rosenlew, the CEO of Oy Rosenlew
Ab from 1969, founded Cimcorp. His son, Erik Rosenlew, is interviewed in the documentary about the legacy his father left to the automation industry and Cimcorp.
A GLIMPSE INTO THE NEXT 50 YEARS Looking ahead, the documentary explores emerging trends and technologies poised to and sustainable practices in shaping the next half-century of industrial innovation. By presenting a forward-thinking narrative, future developments in automation. View the trailer and stay tuned for the
release of this insightful documentary, it promises to be a valuable resource for understanding the evolution and future trajectory of automation.
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