Synopsis - Nikesh will discuss how automation in certain areas appeared to be the solution to many geo-political shocks that industry faced over the past few years. He will discuss how automation is more important than ever before in order to maintain that competitive edge.

Manufacturing firms have increasingly come under threat from cyber attacks in recent years – but the question is why?

The NCSC, are the UK's leading authority on cyber security. They support individuals and businesses of all sizes. Attendees to this online conference will gain an understanding of why cyber security is important to the sector and find out what free advice and guidance the NCSC offers to defend businesses against cyber criminals.

Artur’s presentation will cover, at a high level, a few best practices and general guidance for building the digital foundations of a smart, I4.0 ready factory. He will be using Factory+, an open-access specification that the AMRC has been developing and deploying across the organisation since 2020, as the cornerstone of the presentation to demonstrate the guidance in practice and how we benefit from a standardised, forward-thinking approach.

Machine Vision systems are an essential partner to Robots deployed throughout industry. They give the robot the ‘eyes’ to help carry out the required tasks with upmost accuracy. We will look at Machine Vision advances over recent years as they have become much more accessible and simpler to install, setup and link together than ever before. Here we will look at use cases and applications to show the variety of applications and industries where machine vision technologies help overcome today and tomorrow’s industrial challenges.

George will look at how carefully implemented automation technology can help enhance energy efficiency and improve sustainability

This webinar will discuss the challenges of working with numerous design and manufacture partners along with how they can be addressed through digitalised and automated processes.