The Engineering & Manufacturing Network

FREE MiR1200 Pallet Jack Event
2024-07-04 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | The University of Sheffield AMRC, Factory 2050, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, UK, AMRC, Factory 2050,, Sheffield, United Kingdom
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack revolutionises internal pallet transportation, automating detection, transportation, and delivery of EU pallets up to 1200 kg at 1.5 m/s. Its groundbreaking AI-based perception system sets it apart, reducing pick-and-place cycle times significantly and elevating throughput.
When: 4th July 9am – 2pm
Where: The University of Sheffield AMRC, Factory 2050, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, UK
Link: https://www.rarukautomation.com/demo-events/mir1200-pallet-jack-event/

Event Agenda
9:00 AM – Welcome
10:00 AM – MiR Presentation
11:00 AM – Pallet Jack presentation and demo
12:00 PM – Lunch
12:30 PM – RARUK Presentation
12:45 PM – Demonstration of MiR setup and interface
13:00 PM – Hands on with all units and other equipment
14:00 PM – Ending Presentation

Made Smarter: Developing your Digital Future
2025-03-12 14:00 - 17:30 | Teesside University
Agenda

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Arrival & Registration

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Introduction to Digitalisation, Made Smarter and Teesside University

Prof David Hughes – Associate Dean, School of Computing

Professor Hughes is Associate Dean for Research & Innovation at Teesside University. He leads the cross-institutional NetZero research theme and Circular Economy and Recycling Innovation Centre (CERIC). David is the Chair of the national IOM3 Polymer Group and sits on several steering groups and committees related to plastics and sustainability, including Design Innovation in Plastics, RIKT – Engineers Professors Council and is a UK Plastics Pact PET tray-to-tray CAG Member, WRAP. He is also a fellow of Durham Institute of Research, Development, Invention’s, Durham University

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Keynote Speaker

Imran Anwar, Alt Labs

CEO and founder of ‘Alt Labs’ and Board Member of the Tees Valley Business Board with a focus on the digital economy. Having supported more than 180 start ups, Imran will be speaking around Digital technology, where it is now, where it’s going in the future, and the impact it can have on your business and trade in general.

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Company Spotlights

TBA

Gain insights from three real-world success stories showcasing digitalisation in action.

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Pre-bookable Breakout Sessions

Each attendee can book up to three, 20-minute 1:1 sessions with academic specialists in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Sensor Technology, Power BI or Business Digitalisation.

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Networking

Connect with like-minded professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts.
