October 25th (WEDNESDAY)
9:10 AM to 9:35 AM
Opening Keynote (Universal Robots Session): Redefining Automation with UR's next generation cobot
Hear from UR's Head of Research and Development Cobot Arm, Senior Director, Lars Bach himself on how they developed Universal Robots' next generation collaborative robot arm with the customer in mind.
The UR20 is designed to take performance to new heights, while embracing the UR cobot hallmarks of versatility, usability and small footprints. Learn how the UR20 is reimagined, redesigned, and rebuilt from the ground up. Every detail from the software to the end caps has been strategically architected to deliver next-generation performance and quality - so that you can increase throughput, uptime, and get more products out to market quickly/faster than ever before.
Lars will also talk the processes for R&D, how and why certain features are emphasized, highlight Universal Robots' developmental process for each successive generation of cobot, and how the world's largest cobot manufacturer stays innovative.
Lars Bach, Head of R&D Cobot, Senior Director, Universal Robots (UR)
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9:40 AM to 10:00 AM
Universal Robots Session: Re-automated: Discovering robotic material handling and welding
In this session, Ridzwan will highlight the possibilities of transforming and automating material handling and welding with collaborative robots.
He will share true-to-life customer success stories from all over the Asia Pacific region and beyond, how you can increase productivity in your small to medium-sized manufacturing facility by deploying UR cobots, and the possible pathways to start your automation journey.
Ridzwan Mustafah, Technical Support Manager, APAC, Universal Robots (UR)
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11:10 AM to 11:30 AM
Customer Sharing: Unleash the power of Industry 4.0 through Collaborative Automation for Sensata Smart Automation
Sensata is Universal Robots' largest customer in Malaysia, and are a leading manufacturer of sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions with operations globally. In this inspiring end-user keynote, Senior Engineer Muhammad Shahrul Hafizan will share how the collaboration between Sensata and Universal Robots has sparked a transformative paradigm in automation.
As a pioneer in collaborative robotics technology, Universal Robots has revolutionized manufacturing and other sectors by providing safe, flexible and cost-effective robotic solutions. Sensata around the world have embraced this collaboration, resulting in unprecedented advances in production efficiency, quality and worker safety. These lightweight, easy-to-program robots integrate seamlessly into a variety of processes, reducing manual work, streamlining workflows and enabling human-robot collaboration. Synergies between the Sensata and Universal Robots have accelerated the adoption of automation, fostered innovation, and ushered in a new era of productivity and competitiveness across industries.
Muhammad Shahrul Hafizan Bin Ahmad Fadzil, Senior Engineer, Sensata Technologies
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1:30 PM to 2:10 PM
Panel Discussion: Collaborative Automation: Paving the Way for Industry 5.0 in Asia
Industry 5.0 represents the next phase of industrial evolution, where humans and machines collaborate seamlessly to drive innovation and productivity. As Asia emerges as a global hub in manufacturing and technology, this panel discussion will explore how collaborative automation is transforming industries in the region and shaping the transition towards Industry 5.0. Experts from various sectors will delve into the opportunities, challenges, and implications of this transformative trend, discussing how Asia can leverage collaborative automation to foster sustainable growth, enhance competitiveness, and create a new paradigm for work and technology.
Moderator: Dr Yeong Che Fai, Associate Professor, University of Technology Malaysia
Panellists: Kok Chee Kheong, Director of Operation Engineering, Flextronics
Dr Ishkandar Baharin, President, Malaysia Robotics and Automation Society (MyRAS)
Akmarizwan Asrokin, Director of Operations, Sensata Technologies
Lars Bach, Head of R&D Cobot, Senior Director, Universal Robots (UR)
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2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Customer Sharing: A Success Story - Plasform Sdn Bhd
Plasform are a SME specialist in injection moulding of plastics products with over 30 years of experience and was an early adopter of Universal Robots in Malaysia.
He will share the challenges facing the plastics industry in Malaysia, including rising operational costs, lack of capital, and skilled labour shortages, as well as his and Plasform's automation journey as they started working with flexible, easy-to-program, UR cobots.
The presentation on their transition will include sharing on how Plasform got started by preparing their staff, conducted feasibility and financial assessments, assessing technical and upskilling requirements, and even choosing their system integrator. He will also highlight Plasform's automation successes across various plastic-related applications, as well as the benefits they experienced.
Eddie Fong, Managing Director, Plasform Sdn Bhd
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