The current and future situation in robotics in Estonia and the world – a discussion with an expert

What is the state of robotics in Estonian industry at the moment and where do we want to go in the future? The inclusion of robots makes the production process faster and more reliable, thereby maximizing the workflow. By participating in the webinar “The current and future situation of robotics in Estonia and the world – a discussion with an expert” you will learn how you can increase your company’s competitiveness by involving industrial robots. The webcast on May 3 will feature industry specialists who will give an overview of Estonia’s current and future situation in robotics.

When participating in the webinar, the company receives minor assistance (VTA) in the amount of €200 per participant.

TARGET GROUP
Small and medium-sized processing industry (EMTAK C) and manufacturing companies are invited to participate. The courses are aimed at employees of industrial companies who want to get acquainted with the possibilities of digitization of production and industrial robots (industrial managers, engineers, foremen, automatists, mechatronics, technicians and locksmiths and industrial operators and product manufacturers, including warehouse workers, electricians, IT specialists, etc.). The webinar is conducted by Indrek Virro, an experienced production engineering lecturer at the Estonian University of Life Sciences.

In addition to Indrek, experts in their field will speak:

1) Mechanical engineer Peeter Sekavin, who is the chairman of the board of Demek CNC. Demek CNC deals with the supply and maintenance of metalworking machines, but also offers automation solutions. Peeter Sevakin has been working with robots since 2004, and today he is the representative of Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots in Estonia and the Baltic States.

2) Kristjan Türk, head of technology and development department of Foxway OÜ. The main task of the department is to find, develop and implement new production technologies with the aim of increasing the company’s resource efficiency, as well as new equipment repair technologies. During his career, Kristjan Türk has mainly been involved in the design and development of industrial lines.

3) Ken Varik, founder of Atemix Tööstusautomatika and CEO of Woboton OÜ

THEMES
1. Robotability of the world and Estonia in numbers;
2. Types and manufacturers of industrial robots that are more in use
3. Discussion with specialists: trends in Estonian robotization and practicality of robotization.

The participant in the webinar knows:
• industrial robots both by classification and manufacturer;
• the nature of the robot density indicator;
• future possibilities of robotics for Estonia.

Those who complete the training will receive a certificate of continuing education from the Estonian University of Life Sciences.

The deadline for registration for the training is April 28, 2023.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
• The condition for participating in the course is to fill in the AIRE digital maturity assessment form for your industrial company. Detailed information will be sent to your e-mail after registration.
• The minimum number of participants for the course is 15.
• Up to 2 people from one company can participate.
• Participation in the course is free for companies of the target group that have a free limited aid (VTA) limit (the limit for granting aid is 200,000 euros per company over three financial years).
• When participating in the course, the state grants the company VTA in the amount of 200 euros, per participant.
• By registering for the course, the company gives permission to use the VTA balance for participation, which is non-refundable in case of non-participation or interruption of the training. *Participation can be canceled up to 10 working days before the start by sending an e-mail to kostosed@aire-edih.eu.
• If desired, it is also possible to participate in the course (including employees from large companies) on the basis of an invoice. The invoice sent to the e-mail must be paid before the start of the course by the payment deadline indicated on the invoice.

TEACHERS
The Estonian University of Life Sciences is included in the ranking of the world’s 100 best universities in the field of agriculture and forestry, ranking 65th (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). In the international ranking, the rural university is among the top 1000 universities, ranking between 801 – 1000 (Times Higher Education 2022). The University of Life Sciences is among the 1% most cited research institutions in the world in the fields of plant and animal sciences and environment and ecology (Clarivate Analytics).
Our responsibility lies in the interaction of agriculture and land management, forestry, environmental sciences, veterinary medicine and animal husbandry, technical and engineering sciences. The University of Life Sciences creates and shares knowledge for the promoters of the bioeconomy for the benefit of nature and people.
Nearly 3,000 students study on the modern campus and more than 900 people work, about half of whom do research and teaching at an international level.