SmartMTX Speaker
Stephen Bruce Wong, Automation Experts
Stephen believes that automation can make manufacturing in Canada and the US competitive on the global stage.
He is experienced in automating manufacturing processes and draws upon a wealth of experience in the repair and commissioning robotic work cells, machine design, CNC machining, motion control, and programming.
Title: Lacking Labour – Remaining Productive in a Changing World
Description:
Canadian manufacturing businesses are feeling the squeeze when it comes to finding skilled labour. This is painfully obvious when it comes to the rising cost and availability of skilled machinists, welders, industrial mechanics, construction workers, and general labour.
Why do these labour shortages exist? How has it effected Canadian Manufacturing? What can manufacturers do to combat these problems as well as the rising cost of other inputs? And what long term cultural and economic policy shifts can we make to combat this trend in the long term?
Please join me in exploring the reasons behind the labour shortage and actionable strategies to succeed in a world with a shrinking work force.
Title: 5 Tasks You Can Automate Today in Your Business
Description:
This talk is for contract manufacturers and manufacturers of your own product. Regardless of whether your facility mills, welds, or packages food, there are mundane, repetitive, and hazardous tasks that can be automated.
In a high level, quick, case-study format, we will review successful automation examples and tell you what automation equipment vendors wont… The training, processes, and features that are required to make automation work in your business.
With an Alberta manufacturing context, we will also talk about what types of applications won’t make a good return on investment.
