Industrial automation for manufacturing
📅 Date: 28 November 2025
📍 Location: Aula Polivalente, CAMPUS USI-SUPSI via la Santa 1, 6962 Viganello
The participation is free, the registration is required.
Registration: link
This workshop will explore the transformative role of robotics in manufacturing, addressing both the challenges and opportunities faced by industries at different stages of automation. We will hear from companies that rely on manual processes, those in the process of integrating robotics, and those already leveraging advanced AI-driven solutions. Speakers and participants will represent the full value chain, including technology providers, end-users, and research institutions.
Workshop Objectives
- Foster collaboration between traditional manufacturers, robotics innovators, and research institutions to accelerate open innovation in manufacturing.
- Address challenges in integrating robotics into manual process environments through shared learning and co-creation.
- Explore how open innovation ecosystems can enable smarter, AI-driven manufacturing platforms.
- Bring together end-users, technology providers, and researchers to align market needs with cutting-edge solutions.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee and registration
10:30 – 10:45
Welcome & Introduction
- Overview of objectives and key outcomes.
- Introduction to open innovation in robotics and manufacturing.
Session 1 – Challenges & needs in robotics adoption (10:45 – 12:15)
Insights into current manufacturing practices, with a focus on value chain clusters.
Four presentations (10 min each + Q&A)
The session will feature four short presentations (10 minutes each), followed by a Q&A. It will bring together representatives from Swatch, S3C, Fanuc, and USI to discuss perspectives across the value chain — from end-users and technology transfer challenges to supplier insights and human factors in manufacturing.
12:15 – 13:15
Networking Lunch
Session 2 – Co-innovating smarter manufacturing systems (13:15 – 14:45)
Four presentations (10 min each + Q&A)
The session will include four short presentations (10 minutes each), followed by a Q&A. It will feature contributions from Zumbach, Artificialy, ETH Zurich, and Locarnese Tech or AGIE, offering perspectives on inspection systems, artificial intelligence applications, research advancements, and industrial innovation in manufacturing.
14:45 – 16:30
Lab Visit – Observe robotics solutions in action. (5 labs, 5 tours running at the same time)
16:30 – 16:15
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Registration
If you are interested in participating, please register as soon as possible using the following link:
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to an engaging and productive session!
