The Impact of Industrial Automation

Webinar details

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often constrained by limited budgets, which affects their ability to upgrade existing production machinery. As a result, sudden breakdowns, poor product quality, and low machine availability are common challenges. Through the effective implementation of automation systems, supported by suitable knowledge transfer programmes, the integration of modern control systems with legacy machines can significantly improve reliability and production availability while maintaining a safe working environment for operators and maintenance staff. This session will present the implementation of an automation system using programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and various sensing devices for the monitoring and control of a hydraulic press, demonstrating how automation can enhance the reliability and availability of manufacturing assets.

• The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
• Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.

Key takeaways from this webinar:

• Automation systems integration
• Condition monitoring
• PUWER standards

Event Details

• Date: Monday, 24th August 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM UTC
• Location: Online Session

Meet the Presenter

Abdulrahman Shaalan, Programme Leader for Industrial Automation

Dr. Abdu Shaalan is a PhD holder in the fields of Industrial Automation and Advanced Maintenance practices from the University of Sunderland. He is a research enthusiast and has held multiple research projects over the years, including a research fellowship with the nursing school, several KTP projects with local manufacturers, and was recently awarded a Teaching Fellowship in AI in Education. Abdu’s research focus is on Industrial Automation and Advanced Maintenance practices in the advances of Industry 4.0 technologies. Teaching-wise, Abdu held multiple programme lead positions ranging from Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Abdu values the link between teaching, research, and industry through research-led education that bridges the gap between academia and industry, ensuring graduates are ready for industry upon graduation. Currently a programme leader for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Industrial Automation programmes at ECT, he ensures students are supported and provided with high value education that competes with world class education.

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