Collaborate India 2024

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Welcome Remarks from Universal Robots

Adam Sobieski, Regional President, Universal Robots (UR)

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9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Automation and the future of manufacturing: How collaborative robots will shape the factories of tomorrow

All over the world, businesses are struggling with the same issues: a shortage of skilled labor, trouble raising productivity, and an increased need for flexibility and adaptiveness in an unpredictable world.

This has already led many manufacturers to invest in collaborative robots (cobots), but there is still a massive potential for further automation - especially with emerging technologies opening up brand-new possibilities.

In this session, Kim Povlsen, President and CEO of Universal Robots, the world’s leading cobot company, will discuss how cobot automation has the potential to fundamentally change the way we produce goods and how cobots can empower businesses to not only grow but also transition into Industry 5.0. – a more sustainable, resilient, and human-centric way of manufacturing.

Kim Povlsen, President, Universal Robots (UR)

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10:00 Am - 10:20 AM

Redefining automation with UR next generation cobot

Hear from UR's Director of Product Management, Cobot, Eric Andersen himself on how Universal Robots is revolutionizing automation through our next generation collaborative robots with a customer focused mindset.

Our next generation of collaborative robot arms UR20 and UR30 are designed to take performance to new heights, while embracing the UR cobot hallmarks of versatility, usability and small footprints. Learn how the UR20 and UR30 are 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 product out to market quickly/faster than ever before.

Eric will also speak about our next-generation software, PolyScope X, as a powerful platform which has been built to enable partners to create ground-breaking solutions and how it is ideally suited to be integrated with modern robotics AI capabilities.

Eric will highlight the Universal Robots' developmental process for each successive generation of cobot and how adopting new technologies and innovative mindset plays a pivotal role in achieving our Mission – Automation for Anyone, Anywhere.

Eric Andersen, Director of Product Management, Cobot, Universal Robots

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10:20 Am - 10:40 AM

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'll 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 Manager, APAC, Universal Robots (UR)

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10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

The Next Wave of Edge AI and Robotics

Sunil will share how we are unlocking new capabilities in embedded space with NVIDIA’s cutting edge software and hardware ecosystem. Nvidia and Teradyne Robotics, Universal Robots' parent company, are collaborating to shape the future of robotics. Universal Robots itself has gained phenomenal acceleration up to 80 times by incorporating NVIDIA's accelerated computing stack into its cobots for path planning. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the future of automation.

Sunil Patel, Deep Learning, Data Scientist – IV, Nvidia (Guest speaker)

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10:55 AM - 11:10 AM

Accelerating the deployment of collaborative robots

Deploying collaborative robots is inherently simpler to industrial robots.

However, the real challenge emerges when users attempt to integrate cobots into practical, real-world applications. Recognizing this gap, India-based Impaqt Robotics has innovated a range of products aimed at simplifying the deployment process, to significantly enhance usability for the end-user.

This keynote will delve into this gap, highlighting products tailored for the machine tool industry (machine tending with CNC, VMC, press brakes, and injection moulding) and packaging industry (case forming & end of line palletizing). These solutions not only address the integration challenge but also promise to revolutionize operational efficiency and productivity across various manufacturing processes, setting a new benchmark in robotic automation.

Anuj Bihani, Founder & CEO, Impaqt Robotics (Diamond Sponsor)

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11:10 AM - 11:40 AM

Networking Tea Break & Showcase Visit

Network with the manufacturing and automation community in India while enjoying a tea break provided by The Westin.

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11:40 AM - 11:55 AM

Staying ahead with collaborative welding

Collaborative robot welding, or Cobot welding in short, is an ideal system for automating small and medium-sized series to resolve the challenges often faced by mid-size companies, allowing them to:

Abhinibesh Kumar, General Manager, Lorch India (Diamond Sponsor)

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11:55 AM - 12:15 PM

Rightbot's journey towards collaborative automation (Customer Sharing) 

Rightbot is one of the Universal Robots’ largest customers in India. Rightbot builds mobile, autonomous robots to automate warehouse dock operations. Their robot SherLock has a peak potential speed of >2000 parcels per hour - that is unloading on steroids. Backed by Amazon, Flipkart, and other marquee VCs, they are focused on automating unloading and loading of floor loaded containers and trailers. Thereby they free up human operators from the most thankless and back breaking task in a warehouse. Get ready for this inspiring end-user keynote, CEO and Co-founder of Rightbot, Anurag Dutta, will share how the collaboration between Rightbot and Universal Robots has revolutionized automation.

Anurag Dutta, CEO and Co-founder, Rightbot

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2:00 Pm - 2:15 PM

Afternoon keynote: Industry 5.0 – the view from McKinsey

Earlier Revolutions primarily focused on mechanization, mass production, and automation. Industry 4.0 centres around connected devices and systems, enabling smart factories. It encompasses a set of technologies that include industrial IoT networks, AI, Big Data, robotics, and automation. This integration aims to revolutionize traditional manufacturing processes by making them more efficient, flexible, and interconnected. What’s Industry 5.0? Are we ready for Industry 5.0?

In this keynote, Pratik from McKinsey will delve into Industry 5.0 and shed light on its core principles and fundamental building blocks.

Pratik Goyal, Partner, McKinsey & Company

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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 MalaysiaPanellists:

Pratik Goyal, Partner, McKinsey & CompanyRashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, CEO - Business Head - Parry Enterprises, Murugappa GroupKim Povlsen, President, Universal Robots (UR)Sachin Parekh, Assistant General Manager, Schaeffler India

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2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Customer Sharing: nference journey towards collaborative automation

nference is one Universal Robots' largest customers in India, and are leaders in software solutions that empower scientists to discover and develop the next-generation of personalized diagnostics and treatments for patients worldwide. In this inspiring end-user keynote, Senior Manager, Supply Chain and Procurement, Bhaskar Shetty, will share how the collaboration between nference and Universal Robots has sparked a transformative paradigm in automation.

Bhaskar Shetty, Associate Director, Supply Chain & Procurement nference

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