8 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS March 2023 www.hpmag.co.uk NEWS Autocraft Solutions Group, he oversees a global company that provides bespoke engineering solutions for some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. Dr Megan Ronayne is an expert in industrial technologies and manufacturing, with over 20 years of experience in the field. As Head of Industrial Technologies and Manufacturing at Innovate KTN, she leads a team that provides support and funding for innovative manufacturing projects in the UK. Talking Industry Live will provide an environment for delegates to learn about cutting edge technologies and best practice through unscripted panel discussions, presentations, live demos and workshops. Limited to 400 delegates, this unique one-day event will be broken in to five distinctive elements allowing visitors to tailor their own experience learning new skills, meet new suppliers and gain knowledge whilst networking with peers. This format allows visitors to learn new skills, meet with new suppliers and gain knowledge while networking with peers in a high-end environment. There will be three 45-minute interactive panel discussion throughout the day. Audience participation will be encouraged, and questions will be taken throughout the discussions. Topics include robotics and automation, increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and digital manufacturing, industrial data and artificial intelligence. In addition, there will be two in-depth workshops provided by the event’s content partners. Euchner UK’s session will be on managing equipment safety and cyber security in the modern factory. The second is provided by Rittal/Eplan and will cover smarter panel building. Workshop places are limited to 40 per session so pre-registration is advised. Six 45-minute seminars will also be on offer throughout the day and topics so far include collaborative automation: solving the UK productivity puzzle, mobile robotics: mobile, flexible & resilient – the factory of the future and additive manufacturing: automated 3D printing – exponential manufacturing possibilities. There will also be the opportunity for delegates to see ground-breaking products and innovations from KUKA, Werma, Motor Technology, Novotek, Euchner, Rittal, Eplan, Weidmuller, Omron, BCAS, Charter Controls and many more, thanks for a micro exhibition that is running during the event. There are only 400 spaces available for the event. This year’s event will be held on 25 April 2023, at The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Coventry. To register your interest in attending, visit the event’s Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ talking-industry-live-tickets474610170797?aff=SJPR Science Museum exhibit features MTC apprentices Two MTC Training apprentices are featuring in a permanent exhibit at London’s Science Museum. The exhibit aims to promote STEM (science, technology and mathematics) subjects to youngsters. The exhibit – “Technology Makes it Happen” – is supported by The Gatsby Foundation which is a charity established by David Sainsbury to promote science, education and the arts. MTC Training apprentices Kieran Bullivant and Evadney Enock, who have completed their advanced manufacturing apprenticeships, feature in a video talking about their training and the opportunities that have opened up to them. The exhibition, which opened at the end of last year, is scheduled to stay at the Science Museum for at least 10 years. Kieran Bullivant said they were both privileged to promote a career in engineering and manufacturing, and help encourage youngsters into industry: “We really hope this exhibit will encourage youngsters from all backgrounds into engineering and manufacturing, and an apprenticeship is a great way to start. Apprenticeships give you hands-on experience with all the freedom of not being in thousands of pounds of debt. As well as being able to learn from the ground up, and get that insider knowledge from those who know it best, your experience makes you such a versatile asset to employers.” Evadney Enock added: “My MTC apprenticeship has allowed me to learn while I earn and has opened up a fantastic career path for me. Through my apprenticeship programme I now have skills that will benefit me for years to come.” Kieran is a previous chair of the MTC’s Tilly Shilling Initiative, which aims to encourage diversity and inclusivity in STEM subjects. The MTC was founded by the University of Birmingham, Loughborough University, the University of Nottingham and TWI Ltd. The MTC’s industrial members include some of the UK’s major global manufacturers. The MTC aims to provide a competitive environment to bridge the gap between university-based research and the development of innovative manufacturing solutions, in line with the Government’s manufacturing strategy. The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK. MTC Training apprentice Kieran Bullivant at the Science Museum exhibit.
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