PECM Issue 31 2018 | Page 34

MACH 2018 will be the place to dispel the myth of robots taking our jobs. Automation is not to be feared and robots and co-bots still need highly trained engineers to operate them. to the market and will provide many solutions that will enhance manufacturers production capabilit ies. Metal-based Additive Manufacturing (AM) will be one of the prominent emerging technologies on show. Once thought of as nothing more than a hobbyist extension of 3d printing, metal- based AM is enabling manufacturers to produce high-quality components quicker, enhancing productivity and reducing lead times for bringing a product to market. Other technologies to look out for are automation solutions and how robotics can increase productivity. MACH 2018 will be the place to dispel the myth of robots taking our jobs. Automation is not to be feared and robots and co-bots still need highly trained engineers to operate them. MACH 2018 will provide food for thought on how manufacturers can make the most out of their business and be more competitive. Digitalisation is the future, but proper preparation for this new age of manufacturing is key, no matter the size of the business from SME’s to OEM’s, the exhibition will introduce technology solutions to power your businesses. MACH 2018 also has a packed seminar programme which will be announced in the coming weeks, the exhibition is the place where academia and industry meet. Where technologies of the future are introduced to market. MACH 2018 is the unmissable advanced engineering showcase, so start planning your visit today. Visitors can now register for their Entrance Pass and Fast Track Entry Pack now, via the MACH exhibition website at www.machexhibition.com. 34 PECM Issue 31