CFIN will welcome Susan Postlewaite and Kat Thiel from the Robotics Living Lab who we partnered with to write the Advancing Automation and Robotics for Sustainable Manufacturing report. Speakers: Susan Postlethwaite: Professor of Fashion Technologies and Director Robotics Living Lab (RoLL) Kat Thiel: Senior Research Associate RoLL Key Talking Points: Current Landscape: The webinar will begin with an overview of the current state of automation and robotics adoption in the UK fashion and textile sector highlighting key challenges and opportunities Reshoring Potential: The discussion will explore how automation and robotics can contribute to the reshoring of manufacturing to the UK boosting the domestic industry and enhancing its global competitiveness Sustainability Benefits: The webinar will delve into the ways in which automation and robotics can drive sustainability in the fashion and textile sector including reducing waste optimising resource utilisation and enabling circular manufacturing practices Skills and Training: The webinar will address the skills gap in the UK fashion and textile industry and discuss the importance of upskilling the workforce to adapt to the changing technological landscape Strategic Recommendations: The webinar will present key recommendations for businesses policymakers and other stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of automation and robotics and promote sustainable manufacturing in the UK fashion and textile sector QA Session: The webinar will conclude with a live QA session providing attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with Susan and Kat to gain further insights into the topics discussed.
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