Universal Robots has announce that Applied Automation has opened a dedicated ‘Authorised Training Centre’ at its headquarters in Cardiff.

The facility, the first of its kind in Wales, is aimed at lowering the automation barrier for all companies wishing to deploy ‘cobots’ to improve their productivity, quality and competitiveness.

Applied Automation’s trainers are now certified to deliver ‘hands-on’ modules covering a range of core and advanced cobot programming skills. These include set-up and redeployment, preventative maintenance, and integration with third-party devices and applications.

Mark Gray, Universal Robots’ sales manager for the UK and Ireland, said: “We are delighted for Applied Automation to be opening the first ever Authorised Training Centre in Wales. It will prove a very valuable resource to anybody b d or taking the next step in their automation journey.”

Jessica Watts, Applied Automation’s cobot application sales manager, said: “We believe that high-quality training is essential when it comes to getting your cobots to perform at their full potential. With our extensive learning platform, we can guarantee visitors will walk away with a great understanding of the specific opportunities for automation in their business.”