WorldSkills UK Competition

An amazing opportunity for young people to compete and find their passion in the world of robotics.

WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education, and governments. Together, they are raising standards in apprenticeships and technical education to enable more young people get the best start in work and life.

They worked with FANUC to host qualifiers for the Industrial Robotics competition at Smart Manufacturing Week 2025!

The competition was designed to accommodate participants from different levels and is accessible to people with little to no knowledge of robotic systems as well as those with a robotics background.

The Qualifiers:

After the Entry Stage, successful participants moved forward and took part in the exhilarating qualifiers round onsite live at Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham.

See the website for full details

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Industrial Robotics Overview:

Industrial Robotics refers to the use of industrial robots in performing automated manufacturing tasks. It allows for outfitting and programming them to work in a wide variety of sectors to include assembly, foundry processes, handling, palletizing, finishing processes, welding to name a few.

Robot integrators need a wide range of skills, both practical and digital, to enable them to carry out roles in:
• Robot implementation & design
• Integration of peripheral equipment
• Programming
• Planning and documentation
• Maintenance

Automation is a fast growing and innovative field of Engineering, spanning a number of industry sectors that value skills in problem solving, critical thinking and process optimization coupled with high standards and a good work ethic.

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