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Lecture

Automation & the Future of Manufacturing: A 25-Year Outlook

Sep
30
30 Sep 2026 /  
12:30pm - 2:00pm
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As automation technologies evolve at breakneck speed, the manufacturing sector stands on the brink of a transformative era. This forward-looking webinar explores how robotics, AI, machine learning, and smart systems will reshape manufacturing over the next quarter-century — from factory floors to global supply chains.

Join industry leaders, technologists, and futurists as we delve into:

The rise of autonomous production lines and predictive maintenance

Global labour shifts and the redefinition of workforce roles

Economic and environmental implications of hyper-efficient manufacturing

Human-machine collaboration and ethical considerations

Emerging innovations poised to disrupt traditional manufacturing models


Whether you're a manufacturer, policymaker, engineer, or tech enthusiast, this session will equip you with insights to navigate, and thrive in,  the automated future.

Design and Manufacturing

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Continuing Professional Development

This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.

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30 Sep 2026 

12:30pm - 2:00pm

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  • Manufacturing TN

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