The highly anticipated return of Automation UK is fast approaching, with the show scheduled to take place at the Coventry Building Society Arena from June 18th to 19th, 2024. This year's event is expected to attract a large number of visitors eager to discover the latest advancements in industrial automation and robotics.

Automation UK is organized by the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA), a part of Automate UK. The event promotes the use and benefits of automation and robotics in the UK, bringing together a wide range of well-known brands to showcase their cutting-edge products and services. This exhibition is an ideal platform for businesses looking to enhance their operations through the latest automation solutions.

Over 50 companies will be exhibiting their innovative solutions, including robots, robotics systems, systems integration, automation control parts and systems, and sensor and machine safety. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with experts, suppliers, technicians, and advisors who will be on hand to offer their valuable expertise and support.

Paul Smith, Product Manager for Mobile Robotics and Automation at RM Group, reflected on the previous event: "This is a one-stop shop for automation, whether you are an integrator looking for suppliers or an end user seeking solutions such as palletising or any other type of automation, this is the place to come."

Visitors will benefit from content-rich seminars held throughout the two-day event. These sessions, delivered by leading industry experts, will cover the latest technologies and solutions, providing attendees with insights and practical knowledge to apply in their businesses. The seminars are designed to inspire visitors with new ideas and strategies for improving their operations.

One of the keynote speakers, Vanessa Loiola, founder of Valoy Automation, will discuss enhancing robotic cell performance with strategic programming solutions. Another keynote session will be delivered by Mike Loughran, Director of Intelligent Devices, Software & Control Business – EMEA North Region at Rockwell Automation. He will explore how companies can quickly and easily deploy emerging technologies to support their smart manufacturing goals while overcoming challenges faced by UK manufacturing.

The packed seminar programme includes a variety of topics such as the process of deploying MiR robots successfully, the impact of AI in the food industry, time-of-flight sensors in factory automation, and saving energy using vacuum automation. Some notable guest speakers include:

Josh Roberts from Festo, who will explain how selecting the appropriate field-level control architecture for your machine can influence performance and build/commissioning time, significantly impacting the total machine cost.

George Thompson, UK Sales Manager at Gudel Lineartec (U.K.) Ltd, who will discuss alternative types of industrial robots, such as linear robots (gantries), detailing their sizes and the sectors they are used in.

Phillipa Glover from Omron, who will focus on enhancing production agility and maximizing value at every stage of manufacturing processes through innovative and flexible strategies.

Automation UK provides a great opportunity for visitors to network with a broad range of experts, exhibitors, and industry peers. In addition, attendees can visit the co-located Machine Vision Conference, organized by the UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA), which complements Automation UK perfectly with its focus on industrial vision and imaging systems.