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Five Northern Ireland manufacturers are to invest almost \u00a38m in robotic welding technology.<\/b><\/p>\n
It is the first major collaboration directed by the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC).<\/p>\n
AMIC is part of the Belfast Region City Deal and aims to help local businesses embrace new technology and processes.<\/p>\n
The five manufacturers are Hyster Yale, Terex, Nugent Trailers, Four Dee and Datum Design.<\/p>\n
The project involves almost \u00a35m of funding from Invest NI with the rest of the money coming from the businesses.<\/p>\n
Sam Turner, the chief executive of AMIC said that while robotic welding was not new it was being used alongside digital technologies to maximise productivity.<\/p>\n
“The project will help businesses design their products and processes for automated welding, improve quality and productivity and address the gap in availability of experienced skilled welders,” he added.<\/p>\n
“Using open access equipment and facilities in AMIC, we are able to address common challenges and opportunities for the partner companies.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n