Moving into the future… now

With £53 million in funding being made available for UK manufacturers to boost competitiveness through digital technologies, Rittal and Eplan have partnered with the likes of GAMBICA, B&R, Machineering, Omron, Panasonic, Phoenix Contact and Rockwell Automation to bring ‘The Future Forum’.

The online event aims to address the scope, possible effects of automation, as well as the solutions currently available. The funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy was announced recently.

Insights into industry trends

The event’s strongly practical orientation will be particularly in evidence with live talks and software demonstrations that provide insights into industry trends, as well as tips and tricks that’ll help to streamline daily tasks in engineering and manufacturing.

Among the many highlights of the Future Forum will be keynote presentations from both GAMBICA and the Rittal and Eplan management board.

Nikesh Mistry, sector head for Industrial Automation at GAMBICA, will be kicking off the series of talks and demonstrations, and will discuss the latest industry trends and how the pandemic has acted as a catalyst for digital innovation and adoption.

Challenges and obstacles overcome

Mistry will also talk through challenges faced and obstacles tackled by members and how digitalisation has helped companies with efficiency, sustainability and profitability.

Live between 09:00 and 17:00 on the 6 October, all those interested in attending can register free of charge by clcking here.

Shane Hope, managing director at Rittal, comments: “We’re witnessing rapid technological progress, with digital platforms, automation and many other innovations changing the world around us. As we look to the future, we know that major changes will take place. The Rittal and Eplan Future Forum will provide the opportunity to network, participate in panel discussions and discover ways in which to overcome challenges associated with implementing automation.”