Central to the promotion of RARUK Automation (UK) Ltd from gold to platinum status as a Universal Robots (UR) distributor has been the ‘high-quality resources’ it provides its customers, with dedicated UR training a key element.

The company opened the UK’s first UR ‘Authorised Training Centre’ at its headquarters in Bedfordshire just two years ago; and despite disruption caused by Covid-19, the facility has been expanded to meet demand for its service.

To support this growth, RARUK Automation is now expanding its training team. Joining the line-up of certified UR trainers is automation technician Harry Brunker (pictured), who has a first-class honours degree in mechanical engineering (with professional development) from Brunel University.

Mr Brunker and his fellow trainer, Paul Keeling, provide tuition in collaborative robot programming that is designed to allow UK customers ‘to get the very best return from their UR investment’.
The UR Authorised Training Centre network, of which RARUK Automation is part, allows a variety of modules to be delivered in a local, classroom environment or online.

A range of core to advanced cobot programming modules are on offer, including cobot scripting, preventative maintenance, system troubleshooting, and parts replacement. RARUK also offers the benefit of showroom and laboratory facilities that help customers explore and prove cobot applications (www.rarukautomation.com/training).