Shaping the future of wiring automation
26 November 2024
MTC, Coventry
The global wiring harness industry generates over $200 billion annually but remains a largely manual process. Join us to explore an innovative automated solution that's revolutionising the industry. Discover how automation is shortening supply chains, boosting design flexibility, and delivering higher quality products at lower costs.
Event partners
The world’s first CAD/CAM manufacturing cell for automated production of wiring
The event is run in partnership with Q5D and offers the opportunity to see the world’s first CAD/CAM manufacturing cell for automated production of wiring.
Wiring, a crucial yet labour-intensive and costly part of manufacturing, is typically done by hand, causing inefficiencies and errors.
Q5D's first generation product features a 2.5-tonne robotic cell capable of automating wire harness assembly. This innovation could enhance productivity and cut costs significantly.
The current focus is on refining the software needed for seamless operation, aiming for broader usability and deployment in manufacturing settings.
Agenda
Morning sessions | 09:00 - 12:00
09:00 - 09:30
Registration
09:30 - 09:40
Welcome remarks
Coming soon
09:40 - 10:00
Overview of Q5D
Stephen Bennington, Q5D
10:00 - 10:20
The importance of automation in the UK
Mike Wilson, MTC
10:20 - 10:40
Introduction to Emixa and the future of CAD
Mark Parry, Emixa
10:40 - 11:10
Networking and coffee break
11:10 - 11:30
The future of automated wiring
Simon Baggott, Q5D
11:30 - 12:00
Overview of Innovate UK Project: AMWire
Tania Kyriakogkona, Q5D
Lunch, tours and workshops | 12:00 - 14:15
Afternoon sessions | 14:15 - 15:45
Meet our speakers
- Dr. Caitlin McCall
- Mike Wilson
- Simon Baggott
- Mark Parry
- Stephen Bennington
- Tania Kyriakogkona
Dr. Caitlin McCall
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