Posted to News on 2nd Apr 2025, 12:30
ABB Robotics UK Open Day to show how businesses can Outrun with ABB solutions
ABB Robotics will be holding an Open Day at its Milton Keynes Customer Experience Centre on Thursday, 15 May, highlighting the benefits offered by the latest robotic and machine automation technologies.
(See ABB at Machine Building North, 10 April 2025, on stand 22)
Featuring live demonstrations, interactive sessions and expert insights, the event will show how automation is opening possibilities for transformation and growth across industries in the UK and Ireland.
"With over four million robots currently in use, the world is seeing an acceleration in the adoption of robotic and machine automation technologies as businesses looks for ways to improve efficiency, flexibility, productivity, and sustainability," said Alan Conn, Managing Director of ABB Robotics UK and Ireland.
"Our Open Day will highlight how UK and Irish businesses can use ABB's technologies to enhance their competitiveness. With a full range of products and software on show, including examples of our AI-enabled robots, the event will underline how our robots and machine automation solutions can boost productivity and open new pathways to becoming more sustainable."
The event will feature four dedicated zones. In the Digital Zone, visitors will experience demonstrations of RobotStudio virtual robot programming tool, AR and VR viewers for factory floor visualisation, and the OptiFact factory management tool for optimising production operations.
The Cobot Zone will highlight the versatility and safety of ABB's cobots, including a live demonstration of a cobot-based pharmaceuticals cell. The zone will also feature ABB's GoFa cobots for industrial applications, plus an insight into ABB's Ecosystem Program, which provides easy access to approved third-party equipment and software.
The Industry Zone will present a range of robotic applications for various industries, with demonstrations of arc welding, machine tending, high-speed picking and packing, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated logistics handling. It will also cover the potential for improved productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in other sectors such as food and beverage, healthcare, and retail.
Finally, the Customer Service Zone will focus on how ABB supports customers through services including training courses, technical help and assistance and robot refurbishment services.
The event will also give attendees the opportunity to interact with ABB's robotics and machine automation experts and learn how the technologies are addressing key trends such as smart factories that are shaping the future of manufacturing and industry.
