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Robots and “Waves of Innovation” Event at AT&T Stadium to Address Manufacturing Labor Shortages

More than 20 robotics and automation vendors will showcase hands-on demonstrations at this large free-to-attend Waves of Innovation event at AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas, on November 15.

Posted: November 7, 2023

Waves of Innovation offers unique networking with industry experts in an awe-inspiring venue. “We hope our attendees will be energized by good conversations, new ideas, and cutting-edge technology without being distracted by the trappings of their traditional workplace,” says Nick Armenta, regional manager of Olympus Controls hosting the event. Credit: Olympus Controls
Nick Armenta (left), regional manager with Olympus Controls, and Juan Puente, thermal spray supervisor at Dallas manufacturer Aircraft Tooling, discuss the spray process now handled by a collaborative robot from Universal Robots. Credit: Universal Robots
Dallas manufacturer Aircraft Tooling now uses a collaborative robot from Universal Robots to handle plasma and metal powder spray processes, freeing up employees from working in hot and dusty environments. With the Waves of Innovation event, Olympus Controls wants to show more manufacturers how robotics and automation deliver benefits such as workforce optimization, and increased productivity. Olympus Controls, Aircraft Tooling Inc., Dallas, Arlington, AT & T Stadium, Waves of Innovation, Universal Robots, Nick Armenta, Choctaw Club, Scott Paulk, Apex Dynamics, Asyril, Cobot Depot, Copley Controls, Datalogic, Dorner Conveyors, Epson Robots, Flexxbotics, Kane Robotics, Mecademic, National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), Nidec Corporation, Olympus Controls, Panasonic, Robotiq, Robotunits, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), Spira Vision, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), Zebra Robotics, Mitsubishi Electric
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Olympus Controls, Aircraft Tooling Inc., Dallas, Arlington, AT & T Stadium, Waves of Innovation, Universal Robots, Nick Armenta, Choctaw Club, Scott Paulk, Apex Dynamics, Asyril, Cobot Depot, Copley Controls, Datalogic, Dorner Conveyors, Epson Robots, Flexxbotics, Kane Robotics, Mecademic, National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), Nidec Corporation, Olympus Controls, Panasonic, Robotiq, Robotunits, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), Spira Vision, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), Zebra Robotics, Mitsubishi Electric
Nick Armenta (left), regional manager with Olympus Controls, and Juan Puente, thermal spray supervisor at Dallas manufacturer Aircraft Tooling, discuss the spray process now handled by a collaborative robot from Universal Robots.

Despite the Dallas metro adding more than 10,000 manufacturing jobs over the past 10 months, the region still has more job vacancies than applicants. “Historically low labor participation rates in our area means manufacturers are often unable to staff their shifts,” says Nick Armenta, regional manager of Olympus Controls, an engineering services company that specializes in the integration of motion control, machine vision, and robotic technologies. In Texas, there is currently 0.8 unemployed persons per job opening, a gap that is especially pronounced in manufacturing.

Olympus Controls is now inviting manufacturing professionals to AT&T Stadium for ‘Waves of Innovation’ a unique event featuring live demonstrations of the newest automation and robotics solutions presented by veteran problem solvers ready to discuss attendees’ manufacturing challenges.

Armenta looks forward to hosting more than 20 different automation companies showcasing a wide range of automation; from collaborative robots handling grueling sanding and polishing tasks, to vision-guided robotic arms picking up items using deep learning algorithms, along with applications for automated machine loading, laser marking, and much more.ww

When: November 15, 3:00-7:00pmCT
Where: Choctaw Club – Silver Room North, AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way Arlington, TX 76011
Free to attend: Register here

Dallas manufacturer Aircraft Tooling now uses a collaborative robot from Universal Robots to handle plasma and metal powder spray processes, freeing up employees from working in hot and dusty environments. With the Waves of Innovation event, Olympus Controls wants to show more manufacturers how robotics and automation deliver benefits such as workforce optimization, and increased productivity. Olympus Controls, Aircraft Tooling Inc., Dallas, Arlington, AT & T Stadium, Waves of Innovation.

Scott Paulk, engineering manager with Alexandria Industries in Dallas, is excited to attend Waves of Innovation. “Knowing what’s out there makes our automation journey easier,” he says, emphasizing that his company already has 40% of its work centers robotically automated. “We sometimes struggle with hiring skilled labor, automation helps offset this by enabling us to reallocate resources. Another benefit of robots is they get the younger generation intrigued; this has no doubt led to employees selecting our companies over a potential competitor.”

Aircraft Tooling Inc., a Dallas-based repair center for the aviation industry also attending the event, was surprised to find that collaborative robots (cobots) could withstand the high temperatures and harsh environment while performing plasma spray processes. A task their employees have now been freed up from performing. Thermal spray supervisor at Aircraft Tooling, Juan Puente, readily admits that despite the cobot having “won their hearts”, there was significant hesitation as to whether the robot would operate reliably in the spray booth’s extremely hot and dusty environment. “We were very surprised. I thought the robot wouldn’t stand it,” he says.

Nick Armenta looks forward to surprising more Texan manufacturers. “Unlike most of the American economy, manufacturing requires your physical presence. Knowing the local talent and resources close to you will radically enhance your capabilities,” he says. “By bringing Waves of Innovation to Dallas, we are illuminating both the developing and established talent we already have here in Texas.”

www.olympus-controls.com

Waves of Innovation exhibitors include:
Apex Dynamics, Asyril, Cobot Depot, Copley Controls, Datalogic, Dorner Conveyors, Epson Robots, Flexxbotics, Kane Robotics, Mecademic, National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), Nidec Corporation, Olympus Controls, Panasonic, Robotiq, Robotunits, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), Spira Vision, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), Zebra Robotics. Platinum sponsors: Universal Robots, Mitsubishi Electric

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