The future of automation
FANUC UK Open House 2021
Monday 1st – Friday 5th November 2021
Building on the success of its first ever Open House in 2019, FANUC UK will be hosting a five-day exploration into the future of automation, between Monday 1st and Friday 5th November 2021.
Hosted in a COVID-secure environment at our UK headquarters at Ansty Park, Coventry, The Future of Automation Open House will host a series of talks, panel discussions and interviews with some of the leading lights in British industry, tackling the most pressing issues facing UK manufacturers:
- Skills
- The automation outlook for UK manufacturers
- Digital transformation
We will also welcome an extensive array of exhibitors and partners from the across the world of automation. After such a challenging period for UK manufacturing, I personally look forward to welcoming you back.
Tom Bouchier – Managing Director, FANUC UK
Register Now!
Visit the FANUC UK OPEN HOUSE 2021
Register now to:
- Experience – in person – the latest developments from across the world of industrial automation.
- Listen to the leading lights of the industry give their thoughts on the most pressing issues affecting UK manufacturers.
- Speak with industrial automation experts from many different organisations.
- Learn how FANUC can help you on your own digital transformation journey
What’s on?
The Future of Automation Open House will take place over five days, between Monday 1st – Friday 5th November.
Monday and Friday will provide guests with open opportunities to explore the facility and engage with those exhibiting. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will feature a series of themed talks, panel discussions and interviews tackling UK manufacturing’s most pressing challenges, with some of the leading lights in British Industry:
- Tuesday –The automation outlook for UK manufacturers
- Wednesday – Training & Education
- Thursday – Digital transformation & IIoT
Visitors will also be able to see FANUC’s latest technology, including its world-leading range in industrial and collaborative robots, machine tools and plastic injection moulding machines, alongside a range of guest exhibitors and demonstrations, displaying a wide variety of automation applications.
Monday & Friday are open days without program
Tuesday - November 2
Core Theme: Automation & UK ManufacturingWednesday - November 3
Core Theme: Business Development, Training & ApprenticeshipsThursday - November 4
Core Theme: Industry 4.0 & IIoTMeet the exhibitors
The Future of Automation Open House will welcome in excess of 30 organisations from across the world of industrial automation.
Find out more about the companies exhibiting at the Future of Automation Open House in November 2021, below.
The British Automation and Robot Association; the independent voice for the Robot and Automation Industries, dealing with Government, industry, finance and academia.
Promoting the use of Industrial Robots and Automation through UK manufacturing, it matches the needs of its members with prospective buyers within, predominately, automotive, food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.
Bauromat is an automation solutions provider that has been manufacturing robotic systems for over 20 years. With expertise in the automated welding and laser sector, in recent years Bauromat has taken that knowledge and applied it to a range of other applications all with the same ‘Day 1 integration’ philosophy.
Mills CNC is one of, if not the, fastest growing machine tool company in the UK. Suppliers of advanced, high-performance Doosan Machine Tools, Synergi Automated Manufacturing Cells and Doosan Collaborative Robot solutions, all supported by world-class after-sales service and support.
NIKKEN solutions is the power behind some of the worlds’ most demanding products, helping to improve productivity and increase competitiveness in some of the most challenging applications.
Since 1989, NIKKEN has been supplying Europe with world-class solutions including: CNC Rotary Tables, NC Tooling Solutions, Tool Presetters and Spindle Optimisation.
Robopod is the innovative plug-and-play, reconfigurable robotics system with a unique standardised platform that offers endlessly adaptable solutions with unrivalled performance and the potential for rapid payback.
Robopod’s unique modular design is infinitely flexible, and able to adapt to different tasks, to deliver extra speed, productivity, and efficiency in response to changing markets.
Third Dimension is the leading manufacturer of non-contact gauging systems for measurement and control of gap and flush, edge, radius and angle features on individual components, assemblies, and finished products. Our GapGun® and Vectro® products are used by the largest names in aerospace, automotive and energy sectors worldwide.
Based in Nottingham, TPR is a relatively new company but has been ‘spun out’ of companies in the industry for years so benefits from a wealth of experience. TPR’s experts are pioneers in Adaptive Robot Control (ARC). With a background in optical metrology, the company supplies 3D automated inspection systems.
Cyan Tec provides complex, precision automation and robotic solutions to a wide range of manufacturing industries. From standalone machine to complete productions lines, Cyan Tec takes pride in the diversity and technical complexity of projects delivered. Cyan Tec also specialise in high end, precision technologies including laser and inkjet integration.
Spitfire AMS is a relatively new provider of Cloud ERP/Manufacturing solutions to the UK market, specifically for companies involved in the design, development and manufacture of injection moulded components and assemblies.
With over 60 years of innovation and expertise, SMC is the global market leader in pneumatic and automation technology, and possesses one of the largest ranges of ‘End of Arm Tooling’. Established in Japan in 1959, SMC has a global presence in 82 countries, with 51 subsidiaries and 5 global R&D centres.
Renishaw is one of the world’s leading engineering and scientific technology companies, with expertise in precision measurement, automation and healthcare. It supplies products and services used in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery, as well as metal additive manufacturing.
As solution provider LEONI offers high quality, durable and flexible robotic cables and dresspacks. It also develops and supplies all guiding elements required for smooth operation, including individual support components for guiding dresspacks, diverse installation fittings and innovative coupling and connector systems.
Intouch specialises in Industry 4.0 automation, to transform a plant into a smart, production-optimised factory. Real-time production and process monitoring, planning/scheduling, reporting and KPI/OEE analytics system can connect to all new or legacy machines; integrate with any existing ERP system, and is very easy to use.
Filtration Service Engineering specialises in the design, manufacture and servicing of bespoke swarf management systems for the machine tool industry. Established in 1959, FSE has long focused on providing the complete chip management solution to both end users and machine tool suppliers, including design, manufacturing, technical back-up, installation and delivery.
ITC is a specialist tooling supplier. Its objective is to supply customers with the best products, whilst making them more efficient by introducing productivity and method improvements. From solid carbide and PCD tooling, to indexable milling, turning and boring, plus top quality tool holders, ITC has an unbeatable product range.
With more than 30 years’ experience and industry knowledge, Zimmer Group is a global leader in the area of handling technology. It provides customers with a wide range of gripper components, robot accessories and bespoke handling systems, including a range of specific solutions for FANUC industrial and collaborative robots.
Routeco is part of Sonepar UK Limited. Formed in 1978 it successfully established itself as one of the UK`s leading distributors of industrial automation and control products. The company has expanded by focusing on providing customers with the very best choice of products from leading manufacturers from around the world.
Halter helps companies achieve greater efficiency and profits from their CNC machines. The company has developed complete plug-and-play solutions for every brand of CNC machine, new or existing, to help companies increase the efficiency of their operations and profitably run small and medium-sized batches with quick set up times.
Cyber-Weld has supplies new and re-engineered welding robot systems to companies all over the world. With a large client base and an experienced team specialising in all aspects of robot welding, at the heart of the business is a firm belief in providing brilliant customer service and after-sales support.
Cleveland Systems Engineering was formed in 1995 as a control systems integrator specialising in control systems and software for the manufacturing and process industries. Cleveland Systems is an approved SIEMENS Solution Partner and Fanuc Strategic Partner with specific expertise in PLC´s, HMI´s, Drives, Networking Functional Safety, Machine Vision, and Robotics.
Colchester Machine Tool Solutions as part of the 600 Group, have been suppling machines for over 100 years. World class machines to all industry and educational sectors, in both the UK and Global markets. We currently supply both manual and CNC turning, milling and grinding machines, along with drilling, sawing and laser marking equipment from our Elland, West Yorkshire, and European Headquarters.
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 24,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit
With 11,000 standard components SCHUNK offers the world’s largest range of clamping technology and gripping systems from a single source and with 2,550 SCHUNK grippers, the broadest range of standard gripper components on the market.
Schmalz is the market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems.
Schmalz products are used all over the world.
The wide range of products includes individual components such as suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as gripping systems, clamping solutions and handling systems.
GTMA is a UK based trade association representing leading companies in precision engineering, rapid product development, toolmaking, tooling technologies, metrology and other critical manufacturing related products and services
We have a committed strategy to focus on major market sector opportunities, from aerospace and automotive to medical and marine.
OnRobot provides a full line of innovative Plug & Produce solutions for collaborative applications which help manufacturers gain the full advantages of automation, including ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and safety alongside human workers. OnRobot’s One Stop Shop for Collaborative Applications, facilitate easy automation for material handling, machine tending, surface finishing, quality, and assembly applications.
Solent Automation has developed a platform to develop, deploy and support automation to tackle common manual labour intensive tasks. Our robot cells use proven and reliable components to solve ‘pick-and-place’ challenges in an industrial environment at a price which is accessible to everyone.
We provide the skills needed for the technology of today and the future.
At MTC Training, we are focused on developing, maintaining and building upon the vital skills required by manufacturing graduates, technicians, engineers and managers to deliver the technologies that keep the Great British manufacturing industry globally competitive.
GOM is a leading innovator in developing optical 3D metrology systems and measurement software. GOM develops, produces and sells software and systems worldwide, for 3D coordinate measuring technology and 3D testing based on the latest research results and innovative technologies. In addition, GOM shares knowledge on processes and measurement technology in training courses, conferences and application-based workshops.
Global computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tool supplier Yamazaki Mazak has been manufacturing in the UK for over 30 years at its Worcester-based European Manufacturing Plant, currently employing over 500 people. Mazak produces over 40 machine types, with over 1,000 units annually to multiple manufacturing sectors and general subcontractors across the UK, Europe and beyond.
The Manufacturing Technologies Association is the UK’s trade association for companies in the manufacturing technology sector. MTA Members design, manufacture and supply the advanced machinery, equipment and intellectual property that enable the creation of the products we rely on from day to day and that drive our economy.
Represented by Gunther UK, Contura MTC are a conformal cooling specialist with the aim of reducing cycle times and improving part quality by maximising the cooling potential of a mould.
WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education and governments. Together, we are using international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education so more young people and employers succeed.
As a longstanding Fanuc strategic partner Hi-Tech Automation is an automation intelligence company dedicated to the total success of its customers, and profitable market leadership.
By maintaining awareness and a strong understanding of technological developments within existing and new markets, we will continually strive to provide state of the art and highly productive and reliable automation solutions.
IDEC, founded in 1945, are in continual pursuit of achieving the “Creation of the Optimum Environment for Humans and Machines,” and have developed the most advanced products and technologies while saving energy and ensuring safety based on our “Save & Safety” philosophy.
Our challenge to lead the future of automation will never stop. Leveraging our technologies, accumulated knowledge and powerful human resources, we strive to be the best partner of our worldwide customers.
Represented by Gunther UK, Contura MTC are a conformal cooling specialist with the aim of reducing cycle times and improving part quality by maximising the cooling potential of a mould.
Across the manufacturing industry, KEYENCE provides partners with a single supplier for automation and inspection technology. Our comprehensive range of sensors, safety equipment, code readers, machine vision systems, static eliminators, laser markers, measurement systems and microscopes not only meets the current needs, but also the future requirements of the manufacturing sector.
Sourced globally from a variety of major petrochemical producers, Plastribution supplies a range of polyolefins, styrenics, engineering polymers, specialities, masterbatches and custom compounds for a range of markets, including: packaging, construction, automotive, medical and electrical applications.
Our vision is to be the UK’s preferred supplier of plastic raw materials.
Take a look at our automation cells
Visitors to The Future of Automation Open House will be able to experience a broad range of real-world industrial automation systems, condensed into compact demonstration cells.
How to find us
FANUC is located at Ansty Business Park; is the new home for technology and innovation in the heart of the UK’s transport hub with six motorway junctions within a 20 mile radius and direct access to junction 2 of the M6 approximately 4 miles north of Coventry.
Significant development has already been undertaken with occupiers including MTC, HTRC, AMTC, Sainsbury’s, FANUC, AVL, The London Taxi Company, IPG and Meggitt are currently on site.
Ansty Park’s location ensures it is accessible to staff and visitors from in and around the UK. Whether you are travelling by car, bus, train or air, there is always a route to Ansty Park at the Heart of England.
Address: Sapphire Way, Ansty Business Park CV7 9DR