The FANUC Virtual Event Goes Live Monday, Oct. 19th!

FanucVirtualEvent

October 14, 2020

The Virtual Event will have 3 Zones to Visit:

The first zone is the Solutions Zone

The virtual demonstration zone is where you will be able to engage with FANUC Automation Experts and see over 150 process application videos, products and solutions from the FANUC Authorized System Integrator network.

The second zone is the Knowledge Zone

Here you can sign up for a variety of thought provoking product and industry webinars geared to inspire, enlighten and highlight the most innovative automation topics in the industry.

The third zone is the Exploration Zone

Here FANUC brings highlights of their facilities to you virtually! Get an insider look at FANUC America’s Customer Experience Center, application laboratories, manufacturing floor, training and more!

 

Webinar Schedule Overview

10.19.2020 — 11AM ET — Keynote Webinar

10.19.2020 — 2PM ET — Cobot Webinar

10.20.2020 — 11AM ET — Protein Webinar

10.20.2020 — 2PM ET — Fulfillment Webinar

10.21.2020 — 11AM ET — CNC Webinar

10.21.2020 — 2PM ET — Automation Webinar

10.22.2020 — 11AM ET — Robodrill Webinar

10.22.2020 — 2PM ET — Education Webinar

 

WORKFORCE 2025 OUTLOOK – ALIGNING EDUCATION WITH INDUSTRY

FANUC America, Rockwell Automation & Industry Partners are Recognized by The Department of Labor for Apprenticeship Programs

Join FANUC along with the US DOL and NOCTI for a panel discussion on “Workforce 2025 Outlook – Aligning Education with Industry.”  The discussion will include what progressive companies are doing today to control and narrow the skills gap leading into 2025. This session is scheduled for

Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Click to Register!

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