Mike Wilson joins the MTC as Chief Automation Officer
27 July 2020
Mike Wilson
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has announced the appointment of Mike Wilson as Chief Automation Officer where he will lead MTC’s drive to increase the adoption of automation throughout the UK.
Mike has a wealth of experience in successfully delivering the application of automation to manufacturing across industry, working for both users and suppliers of automation and also as an independent consultant. His book “Implementation of Robot Systems” was published in 2014.
With the MTC’s extensive resources and existing expertise behind him, Mike will help companies looking to gain benefits from automation. This will include building a community of automation suppliers and equipment vendors to ensure the appropriate solutions can be delivered to meet customer’s needs.
Discussing his recent appointment, Mike said “I have worked with the MTC over a number of years and I am both excited and pleased to be joining this outstanding team.”
Ken Young, Technology Director at the MTC said “It’s a pleasure to welcome Mike Wilson to the MTC in the new role of Chief Automation Officer. He brings strong business expertise as well as broad manufacturing experience and is well respected in the sector, and by important stakeholders such as government, banks and various trade bodies.
“Automation and robotics will be key to ensuring the UK addresses the productivity challenge as we build a competitive manufacturing sector for the future. The MTC wants to be at the centre of the drive to support an increase of automation adoption in the UK.”
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