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BB robotics is expanding its education offering with the launch of the irB 1090. the 1090 industrial education robot,


authenticated by the globally recognised education institute SteM.org, is designed to upskill students and provide them with a competitive advantage in securing employment. the new education robot forms a key part of aBB’s wider education offering, which includes additional industrial robots, as well as education packages, next generation controllers and market leading programming and simulation software. “aBB’s 2023 global survey of 2,301 education


professionals found that 80 percent believe robots and automation will shape the future of employment over the next ten years,” said craig McDonnell, Managing Director, Business line industries for aBB robotics. “however, only one in four education establishments currently use robots in teaching programs. as the world’s largest industrial robotics manufacturer, we’re determined to play our part in making robots available to all and the irB 1090 education robot forms a key part of this commitment, enabling us to serve the growing demand for industrial robots in the education space.” aBB’s irB 1090 offers a reach of 580mm and a


3.5kg payload and, coupled with a ten percent smaller footprint and 20 percent reduction in weight compared to its predecessor, provides the ability to easily move, install and place in a facility. the education robot coupled with aBB’s omnicoretM e10 ultra slim controller, brings increasing functionalities to enable students to hone their skills on the latest robotic advancements including motion control, trueMove, QuickMove, externally guided Motion, and energy- saving power grid feedback solutions. Students using the robot and controller will also


learn how robotic automation can be deployed across different sectors and applications. educational institutions, robot resellers, and


aBB expanDS eDucation offering with launch of the irB 1090


system integrators can design and customize a variety of application cells, such as assembly, material handling, arc welding and dispensing. this may include different accessories such as vision cameras, grippers, working pieces, pedestals, and moveable carts to meet specific requirements. as part of aBB’s commitment to making robots


available to all, 100 free robotStudio premium licenses are included with the purchase of the irB


1090 robot. robotStudio is a virtual tool that students can use to learn the fundamentals of robot programming, even before buying a physical robot. aBB works with educational institutions in over


40 countries to help students learn the fundamentals of robot programming, as well as educating over 30,000 students from schools,


colleges, and universities worldwide, each year. www.abb.com


new chair for the high Value Manufacturing catapult t


he high Value Manufacturing catapult has announced the appointment of its new chair Steve Bagshaw cBe.


Bagshaw is an expert in biotechnology and


chemical manufacturing with more than 35 years in industry. Most recently, Bagshaw was a director at cpi, one of seven hVM catapult industrial innovation centres catalysing the adoption of advanced technologies and manufacturing solutions to benefit people, places and our planet. an industry advisor to the uK government’s


Vaccine task force during the coViD-19 pandemic, Bagshawwas awarded a cBe for services to the manufacturing and biotechnology sector in 2020. he is a member of uKri’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences research council, and he chairs the BioYorkshire industrial advisory group. the appointment coincides with hVM catapult starting a new five-year funding cycle after


signing the grant funding agreement with innovate uK. the five-year agreement is effective from 1 october 2023. Bagshaw said: “as i see it, one of the key


jobs of the hVM catapult is making sure innovative manufacturing businesses get the help they need to succeed. not just on the technical side, but also with supply chain, funding guidance, and policy expertise – everything that a catapult can offer. “from my time at cpi, one of the seven


hVM catapult centres across the country, i know that SMes are absolutely crucial to the uK economy. Supporting SMes is essential, particularly when they are taking an idea and developing it at speed. “helping SMe manufacturers to become more


productive and efficient – environmentally and economically – must be a focus for the industry. for example, if we can help SMes reduce their energy usage with innovative manufacturing


solutions without sacrificing productivity, they can cut their energy costs and environmental impact at the same time. “i look forward to working with chief executive


Katherine Bennett and all our colleagues across the hVM catapult network to champion innovation in uK manufacturing.”


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