Development of Automation and Robotics in a Flexible and Lean Environment with Pall Europe

Application closing date 10 July 2013, employment start date 16 July 2013
IDC in Systems
University of Bristol and University of Bath

This project will review how productivity improvements can be tackled by the use of robotics and automation in a flexible and lean light manufacturing environment. 

The work will provide the Research Engineer(RE) with exciting challenges and opportunities, firstly  where the RE will develop a systemic approach to development, linking human and technology advancement based on using specialist skills in robotics and machine systems in new ways.

Secondly finding solutions in a real industrial setting where the complexity of the process in producing a wide variety of products can cause barriers in the business in using automation effectively.

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