New for 2016 - exhibition
organiser, DFA Media has
teamed up with The Industry
Entrepreneurship Network
(IEN) to put on a series of
three panel discussions
during the three-day
exhibition
Industrial robot technology
area
Seminars taken to a new level
The Drives & Controls Exhibition &
Theatre there will be a programme, which
Conference will, for the first time, also
brings together all aspects of robotics
include a dedicated area where some of
and automation, energy efficiency,
the latest industrial robot technology will
machine safety, drives, motion control,
be demonstrated. Interest in robotics is
legislation, system strategies and
growing rapidly as prices come down and
technological developments. Featuring
capabilities increase. The technology is
representatives from across industry
moving ahead incredibly quickly and the
including government agencies, the EU,
show organiser believes the time is right
research bodies, trade associations, and
for a robotics demonstration area at the
manufacturers. The Drives & Controls
event.
conference programme will focus on
The demo has attracted many big
names including: ABB Robotics, Applied
Within the free Drives & Controls Seminar
practical solutions to real-life industry
requirements.
Engineering, B&R, Harmonic Drive AG,
New for 2016 - exhibition organiser, DFA
Mitsubishi, Universal Robot, RA Rodriguez,
Media has teamed up with The Industry
Staubli, Active8 Robots Ltd, and Yaskawa.
Entrepreneurship Network (IEN) to put
There will be several examples of the new
generation of “collaborative” robots at The
Drives & Controls Exhibition – or “cobots”
– designed to operate safely alongside
human workers, without needing a
protective cage.
on a series of three panel discussions
during the three-day exhibition, which
will run alongside DFA Media’s other
seminar programme. The three sessions
will cover the topics of ‘Bridging the skills
gap’ (chaired by Susan Scurlock, CEO,
Primary & Secondary Engineer), ‘Financing
The growing importance of robots will also
innovation and entrepreneurship in
be emphasised within the free seminar
industry’ (chaired by Lee Hopley, Chief
programme with presentations covering
Economist, EEF), and ‘Developing UK
related topics.
innovation and entrepreneurship’.
To view the full seminar programme and to register please visit: www.drives-expo.com
For regular updates on Drives & Controls Exhibition and for detailed seminar
information, please visit the official website: www.drives-expo.com