Steven has been in the manufacturing space for over 30 years, holding roles in various functional areas from operations, project engineering, and sales. His earliest experience in manufacturing started in the United Kingdom with Jaguar for 12 years; he then moved to Canada where he spent 19 years with Valiant Machine and Tool; and now in his current role as Strategic Business Development Manager at ABB, Steve is responsible for discovering opportunities for robotic automation in over 23 Canadian industries, including construction.

Discussion Panel

Topic - 3D Printing Homes Across Canada - State of Technology

Tech Talk

Title: How robotics and automation is supporting the evolution of the construction industry – leveraging offsite manufacturing and 3D printing

Description:

To support the sustainability of construction, the need for the industry to become more flexible, sustainable, efficient, and accessible is crucial. Global mega-trends such as urbanization, individualization, labor shortage, and decarbonization are demanding the evolution of industries, including construction. Investment into robotics and automation are being made to help alleviate the challenges faced by stakeholders in construction today.

Join Steven Powney, ABB Robotics Canada’s Strategic Business Development Manager to further discover how collaboration amongst key stakeholders can drive the evolution of the construction industry towards better efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Get an overview of robotic applications for offsite and prefabricated manufacturing of metal frames, wooden frames, materials, rebar assembly, etc., and insights into robotic 3D printing of concrete, both offsite and onsite. Hear about construction success stories from around the world – how companies have been able to leverage modularity, customization, and direct CAD to path manufacturing, with the support of robotics and automation, to satisfy customer demands.

Link to ABB Robotics landing page regarding construction: https://new.abb.com/products/robotics/industries/transforming-the-future-of-construction