Let's Get Disruptive: AUTOMATION in a post COVID-19 landscape

The purpose of our virtual round-table is to provide a forum where connections share thoughts, knowledge, disruptive ideas and industry insights to help elevate the engineering industry.

One thing you can rely on post-pandemic is a marked shift within the Automation and Industry 4.0 space.

In this instalment of our virtual round-table, Let’s Get Disruptive will tackle a number of topical questions around all things automation!

• Will the average SME be able to afford the cost of introducing new automation equipment into their manufacturing facilities?

• How will SME's adapt to maintain production without the requirement for staff onsite?

• Will introducing automation in a manufacturing environment result in higher production rates, increased productivity, more efficient use of materials, better product quality and improved safety?

• What are the disadvantages of introducing automation into an SME environment?

• Do we have a shortage of technically trained personnel to operate and maintain?

We have a host of exciting industry-renowned experts set to disrupt our virtual round-table line-up and answer your burning questions!

Brian Waterfield

• 20 years experience in design, manufacturing, research, engineering and after-sales as well as over 14 years' experience in digital technology innovation!
• Brian is a Virtual Reality & High-end Visualisation Technical Lead and Digital Manufacturing Manager and has worked within automative and other sectors across the industry.

Ken Williamson

• Ken holds more than 35 years experience within the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industries and possesses a profound knowledge across all aspects of high-tech manufacturing.
• Ken has also successfully run his own engineering and management consulting business since 2008 sharing his wealth of operational experience in taking new-start technology companies on to high volume manufacturing.

Ricco Walter

• Managing Director SYSTEMA Malaysia & Singapore, Ricco comes with strong enthusiasm for manufacturing challenges and industry trends, and offers automation experience from more than 20 years in the high-tech industry. He joined SYSTEMA in 2008, before that he served in several positions in sales & marketing at different automation suppliers. All of his working career has been spent in highly specialized software and consulting partners for the high-tech industries, with a strong focus on seamless automation of manufacturing processes.
• In 2014 he took over the responsibility for business development in Southeast Asia and relocated temporarily to Malaysia. Ricco Walter holds a Diploma in electrical engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) from the University of Dresden, Germany.

If you're the owner of an SME, an Engineer interested in discovering more about Automation, work within the Manufacturing industry and are curious about the impact this might have on you or simply want to know more about how this topical issue as it becomes increasingly prevalent across countless sectors in a post-COVID-19 landscape, register your virtual attendance today!