Have you ever considered how an automated robotic solution could improve your manufacturing processes? Want access to some of the brightest engineering students Australia has to offer in order to investigate these possibilities?
ABB Australia and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE-A) Australasia are pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd Annual National Robotics Innovation Competition.
The competition has been developed with the aim of enhancing the interaction and collaboration between students, industries and universities.
The objective of this competition is for university students to develop a project proposal for an innovative and cost effective way to manufacture an existing component or improve a manufacturing process through the use of robot-based automation.
Projects do not have to be automotive related and multiple projects from companies are welcome given the number of universities around Australia have already expressed their interest in participating in the competition.
Paul Gekas, ABB Robotics General Manager says, “Employers are again being asked to become ‘industry partners’ and to look at their existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement via the integration of a robot.
“Students will then use this process improvement situation in order to investigate a possible solution through the thorough consideration of the financial, safety, quality and environmental elements.
“We’re thrilled that previously participating employers have signed on again, impressed with the work completed by students last year.
“The response from the education sector has also been fantastic with over 160 of the brightest engineering students from universities across Australia signed up and looking for ‘industry partners’,” adds Paul.
According to the company, benefits for participating employers include a fully researched solution proposal for manufacturers, the possibility of having their process fully simulated in a robot studio for the winning proposal (valued at $4000), access to the design and innovation skills of some of the brightest students Australia has to offer at no cost, contribution to the development and training of Australia’s young engineering talent,
increased competitive advantage through the consideration of implementing cutting edge technology into existing processes and promotional opportunities and nation-wide exposure
Entry into the competition also allows students to attend free industry-run seminars on important everyday business areas such as presentation skills, OH&S, finance and compliance.
To get the maximum benefit from student groups, industries offering projects for the competition should register by March 1, 2008 for first semester or whole year projects, and July 1, 2008 for second semester projects.
Entry to the competition is at no cost to employers.
For more information contact:
ABB
P – 1800 222 435
W – www.abbaustralia.com.au/robotics_competition
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