Event brings customers together
with Industry leaders
CAMBRIDGE, ON, Nov. 30, 2020 /CNW/ - ATS Automation Tooling
Systems Inc. (TSX: ATA) ("ATS") an industry-leading automation
solutions provider, today announced it will host its first Virtual
Expo, a two-day immersive summit beginning December 2, 2020. The event will allow
participants to explore the latest in automation and smart factory
technology, learn from industry thought leaders and tour more than
40 virtual booths hosted by ATS and its technology partners.
"Companies around the world are searching for ways to create
safer, more productive work environments and supply chains and it
is automation and industry 4.0 technologies that will deliver the
future of efficient, effective production that these organizations
require," said Andrew Hider, ATS
CEO. "Through the ATS Expo, we will showcase the very best our
industry has to offer and share insights that every user of
automation should know. We are very excited to bring the world to
ATS."
Register Early
The event begins at 10:00 am ET on
both December 2 and December 3, 2020 and concludes at 5:00 pm ET. To register now, visit
www.atsexpo.vfairs.com. There is no cost to attend.
Event Line Up
On December 2, interactive
broadcasts will cover a variety of subjects including:
- Evolution not Revolution - The case for an agile
approach to digital transformation in industrial enterprises.
Presented by Mike Tidy, General
Manager, Digital Solutions (ATS) and Damian
Stellmach, Manager International Projects, PA Solutions
(ATS).
- Creating Solutions that Positively Impact Lives Around the
World - A case study. Presented by Blair de Verteuil, VP Operations, ATS Life
Sciences.
- Go Beyond Lean, Get Agile! Presented by Simon Drexler, General Manager, Advanced
Products Group (ATS).
On December 3, subject-matter
experts will discuss:
- The Journey to Automation - First optimize then
automize. Presented by Frank
Schmidt, VP Process Optimization, PA Solutions (ATS) and
Nick Anghel, Director of
Engineering, ATS Life Sciences.
- From Zero to Lights Out - Getting started on your path
to automation. Presented by Simon
Drexler, General Manager, Advanced Products Group
(ATS).
Expo Benefits FIRST
ATS has chosen FIRST (For Inspiration and
Recognition of Science and Technology)
as its charity partner of choice for this signature
event. For over three decades, FIRST has inspired
young people's interest and participation in science and technology
by designing accessible, innovative programs that motivate youth to
pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology,
engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge,
and life skills. For more information, visit
https://www.firstinspires.org/
"Our industry benefits from educational systems that produce
STEM graduates, and FIRST is the reason that many children
develop an early passion for the sciences," said Mr. Hider. "Since
there is such as strong alignment between our organizations and
given the theme of our event is Education in Automation, ATS will
proudly donate $10 to FIRST
for every person who registers for our Expo. We look forward to
making a sizeable contribution."
About ATS
ATS is an industry-leading automation
solutions provider to many of the world's most successful
companies. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global
capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation
products and value-added services, including pre-automation and
after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing
automation systems and service needs of multinational customers in
markets such as life sciences, chemicals, consumer products,
electronics, food, beverage, transportation, energy, and oil and
gas. Founded in 1978, ATS employs approximately 4,200 people at 20
manufacturing facilities and over 50 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast
Asia and China. The
Company's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol ATA. Visit the Company's website at
www.atsautomation.com.
SOURCE ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.